151. Idea - What is MES (Manufacturing Execution System)?

MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) play a key role in the evolution of manufacturing.  Mayuri Dahibhate is a MES engineer and is on the front lines of developing these systems to make industries more reliable and increase overall equipment efficiency.  The MES system is a middle layer between the enterprise planning solution and actual floor operations.  These systems transfer data to monitor KPI's for key production goals which leads to better decisions in the moment for end users. 

Mayuri explains that many manufacturers still utilize manual paperwork systems which can yield subpar results and is not actionable in real time.  In a manual process the opportunity for errors increase and often times the frequency of data collection is not conducive for impactful process adjustments.  Where as the future of MES gives end users the ability to access the critical data points in their systems continually and the decision making process happens in real time based off direct feedback. 

An interesting data point is that for facilities that have a MES system in play 80% of the users in that facility will use it in their daily work.  Talk about ultimate connectivity and building a culture around results.  This impacts everyone from operations, maintenance, quality, management, etc...  Mayuri sums up the power of MES systems by highlighting the ease of implementation and the impact it can make to the bottom line.  As industries get more competitive every edge can be an advantage.  MES systems can provide manufacturers with the insight and decision making capability to move the needle and be the leader in their space.

Guest: Mayuri Dahibhate - MES Engineer at E-Technologies Group

Host: Chris Grainger
Executive Producer: Adam Sheets
Podcast Editor: Andi Thrower

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