Uncovering the MES-sing link to build factories of the Future

Uncovering the MES-sing link to build factories of the Future

The factories of the future will need an advanced mission-control centre, built on the manufacturing execution system (MES), a platform that is an all-in-one overseer, QA chief, and production manager for the Industry 4.0 business.

MES-empowered enterprises can reduce their overall labour requirement by improving their inventory accuracy and checking part availability, writes Vibhu Kapoor, Regional Vice President - Middle East, Africa & India, Epicor.

No more walks to the plant floor, especially when managers have trustworthy, remote visibility into how parts are running, and machines are performing. The shrunken workforce will not be overburdened when machine operators and supervisors can always see the performance of their equipment and be proactive about improvements. And, of course, deskbound knowledge workers have the flexibility and access to systems necessary to work remotely.

Diverse segment

Manufacturing is a diverse segment, and the support of regional governments spells “opportunity” for everyone. There is currently a boom in the residential property market, and that translates to good news for steel- and cement-producing businesses. If we factor in the announcement of larger, umbrella projects like the 15-minute city concept announced at Dubai EXPO, or the giga-projects under way in Saudi Arabia, we can easily foresee revolutions in mobility, and increased