What problems does it solve?
Many manufacturing companies lack real-time visibility into their production floor operations. Information about machine status, workforce efficiency, and product quality is often collected manually, leading to errors and delays. A similar challenge exists in the renewable energy (OZE) sector, where data on installation performance, energy generation, and failures are frequently gathered manually or in a limited scope. The absence of real-time data makes it difficult to optimize processes, predict failures, and react quickly to inefficiencies.
What is it and what are the benefits?
MES (Manufacturing Execution System) is a production management system that enables real-time monitoring, control, and optimization of manufacturing processes and energy installations. It allows businesses to automatically collect, analyze, and report data on performance, quality, and equipment status.
- For manufacturing companies, MES helps reduce waste, accelerate production, and improve resource utilization.
- In the renewable energy sector, MES enables real-time monitoring of solar and wind farms, energy storage systems, and other facilities. It allows for faster issue detection, reduced downtime, and precise energy generation forecasting.
How does it work?
MES connects directly to shop floor equipment or energy installations through IoT sensors, PLC controllers, and SCADA system integrations. The system collects data on machine conditions, production quality, energy consumption, and workforce performance in real-time. These insights are then analyzed and displayed as clear reports and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- For manufacturing, this allows managers to make data-driven decisions, optimize production schedules, minimize downtime, and address quality issues proactively.
- For renewable energy, MES ensures operators can quickly detect efficiency drops, failures, and irregularities in energy generation, leading to improved operational reliability and performance.
