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Discrete manufacturing January 19, 2024
Digital Twin: It’s a concept not an application

Digital Twin is a concept, not an application, and definitely not a shortcut to achieving smart manufacturing benefits. Unfortunately, it is necessary to understand that the path to I4.0 is a path of sophistication, but also of maturity.

Discrete manufacturing August 10, 2023
AI, IoT, and MES:  Exploring their Roles in the Future of Manufacturing

AI has always been a topic filled with concern and curiosity when it is discussed in manufacturing. Manufacturing leadersneed to look at AI pragmatically, focusing on its potential in current operations instead of concern over an AI takeover.

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.