Manufacturing Execution Systems

Realize the Benefits of Smart Manufacturing

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Realize the Benefits of Smart Manufacturing

A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is the heartbeat of any manufacturing operation. It is the foundational layer that oversees the production process for transforming raw materials into a finished product.

This system is fundamental for achieving complete visibility and control over operations on the plant floor. Our portfolio of MES solutions is designed to meet the needs of various manufacturing environments whether that be single-plant, multi-plant or industry-specific suites.

Take the next step in your digital transformation with MES to level up your operations and lay the foundation for future innovation.

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MES Solutions that Make a Difference

Our customers have reported impressive improvements

96%

Maintained on-time delivery

50%

Reduction of lead time

38

Less days in inventory

50%

Reduction in defects

MES Solutions Tailored to Meet Your Goals

Rapid globalization, technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and evolving regulations are continually reshaping the industry, increasing competition, and raising the bar on performance. To meet changing industry needs, new MES use cases like full supply chain visibility, perfect fill, track and trace, and single use facilities are becoming table stakes. The cloud is also transforming MES.

Our operations management portfolio provides the best solutions for the widest array of customers to achieve their operational goals with both Plex cloud-native and FactoryTalk® ProductionCentre® solutions.

Dive into our capabilities to see what’s possible with MES:

Advance your digital maturity

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Maximize your operational potential

Facilitate continuous improvement

Accelerate innovation

Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Solutions

With Plex Systems, we are accelerating the transformation of industrial operations with advanced capabilities in MES, supply chain, and quality with a cloud-based application to drive operational efficiency. While the cloud in manufacturing is not meant to completely replace on-prem software, hardware, and physical access, it provides new capabilities that expand upon your existing systems to create efficiencies, improve productivity, and more. This solution is ideal for customers looking for rapid deployment and quick time to value right out-of-the-box.

FactoryTalk ProductionCentre Solutions

FactoryTalk® ProductionCentre® is a comprehensive MES that can help you meet a range of productivity, quality, compliance and cost-saving goals. This solution is purpose-built for key industries and is targeted at customers looking for a customized solution to best meet their specific manufacturing needs. ProductionCentre improves operational efficiencies and helps you achieve and demonstrate regulatory compliance and high quality by integrating quality management and business analytics with paperless shop floor and repair execution.

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The State of Smart Manufacturing

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