The ultimate guide to MES
Everything you need to know to evaluate, select and successfully implement an MES
Are you considering implementing an MES in your factory? Adopting an MES involves much more than choosing the right software. Before making a decision, you need to understand the challenges you want to address, know what to look for when evaluating solutions, and understand how to approach the project to achieve measurable results.
This guide provides a practical framework to help you make informed decisions, avoid common pitfalls and approach your MES project with confidence.
You’ll also learn from the experiences of industrial companies that have already taken this journey and discover the challenges they faced throughout their digital transformation projects.
What will you learn from this ebook?
A practical guide to understanding the role of MES, making informed decisions and approaching your implementation project with a clear roadmap.
Understand what MES can do for your factory
What MES is, its key functionalities, and how it can help you access reliable, real-time information about your production processes.
Know if your company is ready to take the next step
The key factors to consider when evaluating an MES investment and how to define the goals you want to achieve.
Choose the right MES software and provider
How to define your requirements and make a decision that aligns with your company’s current and future needs.
Plan a successful MES implementation
The key stages of an MES project, from analysis and design through to piloting, training, rollout and ongoing support.
Manage and overcome resistance to change
How to involve people, drive system adoption and support teams throughout the digital transformation process.
Measure the real impact of your MES project
Why measuring results matters and how KPIs such as OEE can help you identify opportunities for improvement.
Explore new possibilities with AI and MES
The evolution of MES, with Artificial Intelligence as an enabler of new possibilities for industrial transformation.
Learn from success stories across different industries
Real-world experiences from industrial companies that have already advanced their digital transformation.
Who is this MES guide for?
Whether you’re defining your strategy or managing day-to-day operations on the shop floor, this guide will help you understand how to approach an MES project from a broader perspective.
Management and Operations
If you need greater visibility into your factory, better control over performance and reliable, up-to-date information to support your decisions.
Area Managers
If you’re looking to improve line performance, control your processes and gain real-time visibility into what’s happening on the shop floor.
IT, Engineering and Digital Transformation
If you’re defining your factory’s technology strategy, evaluating MES solutions or preparing a digital transformation project.
Real-world digital transformation with Mapex MES
Theory is important. But seeing how other companies have approached an MES project can help you better understand the challenges, decisions and outcomes you may encounter along the way. That’s why this guide also features success stories from companies that have implemented Mapex MES.
