MES Insights | Sumble

What is MES?

MES stands for Manufacturing Execution System. It is a computerized system used in manufacturing to track and document the transformation of raw materials into finished goods. MES provides real-time information, enabling the optimization of production processes from order launch to finished product. This includes managing resources, scheduling, tracking work-in-process, controlling quality, and improving efficiency.

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What other technologies are related to MES?

MES Competitor Technologies

MOM

Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) is a broader term that encompasses MES functionality. Some MOM systems directly compete with MES solutions.

mentioned alongside MES in 40% (794) of relevant job posts

EBR

Electronic Batch Records (EBR) systems automate the creation and management of batch records, often providing MES-like functionality for batch-oriented industries.

mentioned alongside MES in 31% (263) of relevant job posts

PAS-X

PAS-X is a MES system specifically designed for the pharmaceutical industry, directly competing with other MES solutions in that sector.

mentioned alongside MES in 19% (301) of relevant job posts

MES Complementary Technologies

PLM

Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems manage product-related data, which can be used by MES for production planning and execution.

mentioned alongside MES in 10% (4.7k) of relevant job posts

ERP

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems manage overall business processes. MES integrates with ERP to exchange production-related data.

mentioned alongside MES in 3% (12.8k) of relevant job posts

SCADA

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems focus on process monitoring and control, providing real-time data to MES for production management.

mentioned alongside MES in 5% (6.6k) of relevant job posts