RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW: Manufacturing execution systems gather real-time shop floor information for decision-makers

摘要

Manufacturers across North America are looking to automate, optimize, and streamline processes to stay competitive in the global manufacturing market. The need to manage more information from the plant floor; make production, maintenance, and staffing decisions in real time; and compare how historical decisions are affecting current conditions in the factory have many manufacturers exploring the possibility of implementing a real-time manufacturing execution system (MES).