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Discrete manufacturing July 13, 2023
Broad Manufacturing Execution with a Composable Architecture

By applying a graphical treatment and a uniform set of evaluation criteria, the Gartner Magic Quadrant helps you quickly ascertain how well technology providers are executing their stated visions and how well they are performing against Gartner’s market view.

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Discrete manufacturing June 15, 2023
Expect More from Your MES: Meet your CEO’s Priorities

Can your MES help the company achieve your CEO’s goals? Yes, you should expect it to do that. It is time to expect more from projects – including MES implementations.

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Discrete manufacturing March 23, 2023
Modern MES Architecture for Easy Multisite Deployment

When it comes to deploying an MES across multiple manufacturing facilities, platform architecture is critical. It will impact the ease of implementation and maintenance, and the ability to continuously improve the platform’s applications to ensure the latest technologies and methodologies can be embraced and that manufacturers have greater agility.

Discrete manufacturing January 19, 2023
MES selection tools – Why should manufacturing Leaders care?

Leaders in an organization need to take the initiative when it comes to digital transformation and MES selection.

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Discrete manufacturing January 12, 2023
Advantages of an MES Template

MES template helps to standardize processes and embrace best practices where applicable, while still accommodating local customization for the unique needs of each factory.

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Discrete manufacturing October 27, 2022
Multisite MES Center of Excellence

Center of Excellence (CoE) carries out fundamental roles in a global MES implementation, enabling the coordination and alignment between MES implementations at all sites.

A man in a suit sitting in front of a large screen with a globe on it, with a serious expression on his face. The globe is surrounded by multiple screens, each displaying a different image of the world, and, on the top left corner, it has “Stages”, which may highlight the stages of the multisite MES project.
Discrete manufacturing September 29, 2022
Stages of the Multisite MES Project

From preparation, through creation of template and deployment across sites, to final handover and ongoing support – to ensure a smooth project, each stage needs to be carefully planned.

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Discrete manufacturing September 22, 2022
Why manufacturers should refer to the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ while choosing their MES partner?

An MES is a foundation of digital transformation initiatives. Gartner Magic Quadrant can help manufacturers define their MES needs along with which products and solutions are best aligned to them.

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Discrete manufacturing August 25, 2022
Challenges of Multisite Implementation Projects and How to Overcome Them

The total cost of ownership of a multisite MES project is inevitably higher than that of a single site. What are the other challenges of rolling out an MES across multiple, global sites and how can they be overcome?