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Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

We define MES requirements to ISA 95, run a vendor neutral selection and deliver a phased implementation integrated with ERP and your control system

Programme overview

Manufacturing Execution
Systems (MES)

Our team implements manufacturing execution systems to ISA 95 so that the gap between ERP planning above and distributed control and programmable logic control below is finally closed. The system handles production scheduling, dispatch, performance, quality and full materials genealogy. We run the selection without favouring any one vendor, design the architecture, configure in phases and stay alongside your operations teams while they adopt it.

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Overview
How we deliver it

Our implementation model

We fix the standards that apply to your site before we open at mes requirements definition, and we do not close at operations adoption until they are met.

MES Requirements Definition

Define MES requirements per ISA 95 levels (production execution, quality, maintenance, performance), align with ERP integration scope.

Vendor Selection

Evaluate candidate MES platforms against your requirements, through proof of concept and reference visits.

Architecture & Integration Design

Design MES architecture, server / database, ERP integration, DCS / PLC integration, mobile / HMI access.

Implementation & Configuration

Phased implementation per module, production scheduling, dispatch, performance, quality, materials genealogy.

Performance & Process Control

Real time KPI dashboards, alerts, automated reporting, integration with SPC and quality management systems.

Operations Adoption

User training, change management, ongoing support model, performance reviews against business case.

What the programme covers

Manufacturing Execution in full scope

We define your MES requirements to ISA 95
We select the platform on your requirements rather than on a preferred supplier
We design the architecture and the integrations
We implement and configure in phases
We integrate performance management and process control
We support your operations teams through the change
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Coverage
Business value

Value of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

MES Enabled Safety
  • Structured dispatching leaves less room for improvisation
  • Operators see key indicators in real time
  • Materials genealogy gives investigators the trail they need
  • Safety critical operations carry a complete record of what happened
MES Governance
  • Your operation aligns with ISA 95
  • Pharma sites meet 21 CFR Part 11
  • You can satisfy customer audits with confidence
  • Materials are fully traceable
MES Performance
  • Overall equipment effectiveness rises as visibility improves
  • Quality improves through tighter control
  • Real time indicators let you decide faster
  • Inventory and work in progress both fall
MES Return on Investment
  • Operating costs fall
  • The cost of poor quality falls
  • Working capital is released
  • Compliance costs come down
Standards & references

Codes & standards we work to

ISA 95 Manufacturing Operations ManagementISA 88 Batch ControlANSI ISA 101 HMI DesignMESA International MES ModelNAMUR Open ArchitectureIEC 61512 Batch Control
When to engage

Triggers that signal the need

You need to replace or upgrade an existing MESA new plant needs an MES from the outsetAn ERP integration needs a manufacturing layer beneath itRegulators require full traceabilityA customer audit has exposed a gap in visibility
Industries served

Where Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) applies

Oil & Gas, Upstream
UpstreamOffshoreFPSO
Refineries & Petrochemicals
RefiningPetrochemical
LNG & Gas Processing
LNGCryogenic
Specialty Chemicals
ReactiveBatch
Power Generation
PowerHydrogen
Pharma & Food
PharmaFood & Bev
What we deliver

Tangible deliverables

  • An MES requirements document
  • A vendor evaluation report
  • An architecture design
  • An implementation plan
  • A performance dashboard
  • An operations adoption plan
Get Started

Send us the scope

We will scope Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) against your site and come back with what it would take. Tell us where the process is losing time, yield or margin.