Manufacturing Execution & Material flow Control

What is MES?

MES (Manufacturing Execution System) stands at the forefront of technological evolution in manufacturing management. It represents a high-tech software solution designed for monitoring, controlling, coordination, optimizing, and refining the entire spectrum of production processes.  

More than just a system, Pulse Digital MES embodies a strategic approach, seamlessly integrating with existing elements of Industry 4.0 to create a foundation for real-time decision-making, identification of inefficient processes, and continuous improvement of operational efficiency.

How does the MES system work?

The primary purpose of MES (Manufacturing Execution System) is to track and document all real-time production events related to the transformation of raw materials into finished products. MES gathers data from various sources, including machinery, sensors, and operators, with the aim of providing an accurate representation of the production status.

In the context of production operations management, MES systems collect information about manufacturing operations and events in real-time, forming the basis for production control and planning systems to function.

MES ensures continuous visibility and control over production processes in real-time, enabling the monitoring of operations, reducing downtime and inefficiencies, making informed decisions promptly, and responding to deviations. Furthermore, MES plays a crucial role in quality assurance by ensuring compliance with quality control procedures, monitoring key performance indicators, and collecting data.

With the ability to effectively control and manage inventory levels, track material flow, and ensure timely material availability, MES optimizes inventory management and minimizes production delays. Additionally, the MES system facilitates decision-making based on real and transparent data, providing businesses with the opportunity for continuous process improvement and resource utilization optimization. MES offers transparent information about actual production processes, allowing for the assessment and control of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in real-time.

By optimizing workflow processes, automating tasks, and providing real-time feedback, MES systems enhance the efficiency and productivity of manufacturing operations.

What are the key functions?

Work Orders management:

  • Automatic work orders creation considering APS schedule sequence
  • Manual work orders management
  • Work orders execution reports & dashboards
  • Reasons for uncompleted work orders accounting & dashboards

Semi-finished products output confirmation:

  • Registering workers on work centers
  • Order-wise / operation-wise / batch-wise output batch confirmation (in web application for operators at shop floor)
  • QR coding system for SFGs’ batches and tare  
  • Online output monitoring
  • Batch-wise control of SFG consumption during production processes, writing-offs of SFG / RM batches for each output

Scraps confirmation:

  • Shift-wise scraps confirmation
  • Scraps confirmation for SFG & Raw Materials for each output batch
  • Scraps recycling

Preparation & additional operations accounting:

  • Preparation & additional operations per shift confirmation
  • Preparation & additional time for produced batch confirmation
  • Preparation & additional time confirmation for work orders

Materials consumption Savings / overconsumption control:

  • Setting-up materials on work centers accounting
  • SFG / RM batch-wise consumption control for each output batch
  • Actual consumption adjustment based on time point confirmation when material batch run out
  • Materials & SFGs’ weighing for savings / overconsumption control

Finished Goods Receipt:

  • Packaging operations and packaging materials consumption confirmation
  • FG receipt confirmation, arranging at pallets, printing labels & packing lists
  • FG testing (quality characteristics values) confirmation