Applying Manufacturing Execution Systems
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Computer systems have become an integral part of most companies. The newest of these is Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), a technology that provides on-line application software that companies rely on to manage their manufacturing processes. Applying Manufacturing Execution Systems is the book for everyone who has the responsibility of improving their company's manufacturing results. It shows how the current conditions on the plant floor can be optimized to improve production output using an integrated MES.
Applying Manufacturing Execution Systems shows how MES benefits all types of manufacturing from discrete item production to process flow production. The concepts discussed are applicable in all production facilities where a number of variables, whether simple or complex, need to be considered in order to optimize production by effectively using the available resources of people, inventory, and equipment. The book emphasizes the application of MES in the real world of manufacturing that includes:
Table of Contents
What MES Is and Why It's a Hot Topic
Computer Software Systems Used in Manufacturing Management
MES in Different Manufacturing Environments
MES Core Modules
MES Support Modules
System Configuration/Architecture
Equipment Used in MES
The MES Implementation Team
Supplier Evaluation and Selection
Scheduling, Simulation, and Constraint Management
The Future of MES
Appendix A: Application Examples
Appendix B: Reference Material Sources
Appendix C: Glossary of Terms
