The primary objective of production organizations is to find the most economical way to produce. They must be able to survive in the face of competition that changes faster than they do. No matter how perfect organizations are, the only way to achieve time, cost and quality targets is to continuously improve their systems.
The key to continuous improvement is system analysis, which is the first step in almost all lean production techniques. Mistakes made in this first step cause the goal to move away from the goal, the effort spent on the work to be wasted, the team to be demoralized, in short, to fail.
Under these conditions, it is inevitable that reliable and sustainable measurement tools that are free from subjectivity are required to analyze the production system. A successful MES project is one of the important milestones on the way to institutionalization.
A well-implemented MES project improves the planning processes in the organization and establishes a corporate memory. A company where every process that causes losses in production processes is eliminated and process improvement efforts are sustainable is a pioneering organization that is always efficient and provides risk management.
Reporting Competence
One of the most important advantages of electronic data is the rapidity with which it can be analyzed and analyzed. However, it may not be easy to ensure that the analyzes received are in the desired structure. Operations are becoming more diversified and complex every day. The data received from production should be able to be retrieved retrospectively with a flexible reporting tool suitable for the sector.
Ease of Use
Another advantage of MES software is that it minimizes human resources errors in data collection. At this point, the fact that the software to be preferred is easy to understand by the end user means getting one step closer to error-free analysis. The ability to provide data entry in a short time with minimum workload of the personnel on the production line is an important factor that directly affects the success of the project.
Security & Mobility
Mobility and security are two indispensable features in the IT sector, including MES software. Although these two features seem like sacrificing one for the other, it is possible to offer both to users in a successful infrastructure. MES software should be able to monitor production from anywhere in the world with internet technologies without compromising security and allow instant monitoring.
Standardization of Sectoral Solutions
One of the issues that should be evaluated sensitively during the software selection process in MES projects is that the companies have experienced, broad system and technical teams on a sectoral basis. MES software should bring quality and well-established solutions to the information system needs of organizations.
Ability to Respond to Special Needs
Software and hardware should allow for customized solutions in addition to standard needs. Companies are living organizations and for this reason, it is inevitable that the software should be open to changes and improvements in every project commissioned, and that the necessary actions should be taken for the success of the project.
Sustainability (Consistent Application Development Policy)
One of the criteria for the success of MES software is sustainability. This is possible by implementing projects on the core product. Each successful project generates new companies that find the courage to switch to MES. Software and hardware should be continuously maintained and improved, and the system should always remain up-to-date and valid.
Easy Integration Capability with Peripheral Applications
In addition to the benefits of MES projects, it is expected to minimize the additional burdens they will bring to the system. MES software should minimize manual data entry by providing integration with surrounding applications.