This practical guide, developed by industry veterans Grant Vokey and Tom Seubert, provides an operations-focused approach to manufacturing execution systems (MES). The authors present a holistic view of manufacturing operations management (MOM), explaining the interactions of the key elements—MES, ERP (enterprise resource planning), and PLM (product life cycle management)—and how MES contributes to a streamlined process that produces quality products.

This book discusses the potential for MES to drive real-time, data-driven performance improvement by expanding on the following concepts:

How the MES application supports operations planning, analysis, and reporting
How MES identifies quality issues and provides the data needed to determine the causes and resolve the problems
The full scope of MES planning and implementation, and its impact on manufacturing operations
IT concepts related to MES and how they apply to manufacturing operations
How MES can be applied to IIoT
How MES data can be used for continuous improvement
This book serves as an excellent resource for manufacturing professionals interested in improving plant floor efficiency, quality, and productivity.

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