MES production management or advanced production management is the heart of a manufacturing enterprise. However, due to the harsh nature of the factory, the environment and operating characteristics, previous applications were difficult to bring about efficiency. ERP or “homegrown” management systems often require a lot of information input with complex interfaces and many constraints leading to the following consequences:
- Tired workers still have to enter data into computers
- Incorrect data entry without human control
- Unexpected results lead to failure or ineffectiveness
- Enter only what is most important.
- IoT applications to automate information collection.
- Mobile apps use QR codes for fast, accurate and meaningful entry.
MES overall production management model
MES system must include IoT, WMS
IoT System
| Industrial computers store information read from AI Camera, PLC, Scada sensors. | |
| Sensors attached to the device to measure status parameters, power, actual output | |
| AI Camera for monitoring and identifying workers | |
| HMI allows workers to perform real-time control and input quality information. |
Warehouse management system
| Software located in the warehouse or in the server room receives import and export requests from the MES system. | |
| Print labels, encode shelves and products | |
| Handheld mobile to perform periodic inventory control |
MES Software
| Receive plans from ERP system, schedule and create production orders and send material requests to warehouse system | |
| Screens and alarms to monitor production | |
| Quality control and analysis reports, warnings on product quality | |
| Energy monitoring provides real-time information, estimated costs |
Benefits achieved
1. Increase production efficiency
- Real-time tracking: MES provides real-time monitoring and management of manufacturing processes, helping to optimize machine and human performance.
- Reduce machine downtime: MES helps to quickly identify the cause of production stoppages, thereby minimizing downtime.
2. Improve product quality
- Quality control: MES integrates quality control tools right into the production process, helping to reduce errors and improve output quality.
- Traceability: Record complete production data, allowing easy product traceability when problems occur.
3. Optimize management processes
- Data consolidation: MES connects and synchronizes data from different departments, creating transparency in operations.
- Make quick decisions: Visual data from MES helps management make timely and strategic decisions.
4. Reduce operating costs
- Reduce waste: MES detects bottlenecks and wasteful processes for improvement.
- Resource Optimization: Maximize use of raw materials and resources, helping to reduce production costs.
5. Improve compliance and responsiveness
- Responding to market needs: MES helps businesses quickly adjust production according to customer needs.
- Compliance: The system supports recording and reporting according to industry standards or legal requirements.
6. Support digital transformation
- MES is the bridge between the production floor (shop floor) and business management (top floor), playing an important role in strategy. digital transformation comprehensive
7. Increase customer satisfaction
- Thanks to its ability to ensure quality, on-time delivery, and flexible response, MES helps businesses build reputation and trust from customers.
