MES Systems and Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation involves a radical change in processes, as well as in the mindset of the people within a workplace.
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) on the production floor are considered an essential tool for evolving toward Industry 4.0. At KSS we are pioneers in Digital Transformation and in MES system integrations interconnected with ERP.
Functions and benefits of an MES system
- Production information management
- Inventory control and raw materials consumption tracking
- Recipe management
- Tracking and traceability of raw materials and finished goods
- Enterprise integration (integration with ERPs)
- Quality tracking and compliance
- Visualization of key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Increased plant efficiency (OEE) and productivity
- Greater supply chain agility
- Reduced downtime, waste, and manufacturing costs
- Improved operations and information flow
- Utility optimization (electricity, water, gas, etc.)
Frequently asked questions
What is an MES system?
An MES (Manufacturing Execution System) is software that connects the production floor with business systems (ERP): it manages production information, inventories, recipes, traceability, quality, and KPIs in real time, and is a key tool for evolving toward Industry 4.0.
Who implements MES systems in Mexico?
Key Solution Systems (KSS) implements MES systems across Mexico and Latin America from Zapopan, Jalisco. KSS is an Endorsed System Integrator for Wonderware/AVEVA and a Gold integrator for Inductive Automation's Ignition MES platform, with MES projects delivered for the world's leading food and beverage companies.
Does an MES integrate with the company's ERP?
Yes. Enterprise integration is one of the core functions of the MES systems KSS implements: production, consumption, and inventory data flows between the plant floor and ERPs such as SAP, enabling direct communication between the ERP and control equipment.
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