Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

MES (Manufacturing Execution System) refers to the 'manufacturing execution system' that manages and oversees the manufacturing process, providing instructions and assistance to workers. Its greatest feature is its ability to coordinate with each manufacturing process on the production line, giving directions and support to workers and managing the progress of the manufacturing process and grasping actual results. Additionally, because it is possible to understand the production status of work-in-progress items in real-time, one can expect benefits such as designing work schedules based on production plans, improving the efficiency of workers' tasks, and enhancing productivity.

While MES is often confused with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), their relationship can be understood from the following diagram: ERP sits above MES as its higher-order system. ERP encompasses sales management, production management, accounting management, etc., whereas MES manages the execution layer. Additionally, below MES is the control layer, which consists of equipment control systems essential for MES processing, collecting necessary data.

With globalization, digitalization, and the diversification of needs, the product lifecycle has become shorter, and the demand for small-volume production of a wide variety of products is increasing in the manufacturing field. To address this trend, the adoption of MES is rapidly increasing and garnering attention.

Does your company have such problems?

  • We are not equipped to handle product traceability, and thus, are not meeting our customers' demands

  • Since we can't immediately identify the issues occurring on-site, it leads to major problems

  • I want to understand the extent of defective product occurrences and consider improvement measures

  • Since we are recording results on forms by handwriting, the accuracy of the information is low

  • Regarding the production plan, we cannot grasp how many of what items are being produced on-site, and we don't know the progress

We offer a small start with MES,
introduced in stages according to our customers' requests!

With the introduction of MES, you can achieve these results

Acheivement 1 : Prevention of delays through centralized management of manufacturing performance

With the introduction of MES, it becomes possible to timely grasp the actual manufacturing performance against the production plan. Therefore, delays against the plan can be detected early, and by taking appropriate measures, manufacturing in line with the plan can be realized.

Acheivement 2 : Identification of defect occurrence locations through verification of manufacturing process history

With the introduction of MES, it becomes possible to track the progress of a product's production status in real-time. By setting up an environment where the production process can be understood, data such as 'when', 'where', and 'by whom' each step was addressed can be collected.

Therefore, even if there is an issue after shipment, the origin of the problem can be identified from the manufacturing performance history, leading to more specific countermeasures and strategies to avoid such issues in the future.

Acheivement 3 : Paperless transition and improvement in information accuracy

With the introduction of MES, it is possible to record the actual delivery of raw materials, the actual introduction to the production line, and manufacturing performance at each process using handheld terminals. This leads to improved work efficiency and increased information accuracy by reducing paper media. Additionally, since the data is stored in the system as actual performance, checking and searching past records becomes easier

The MES area often requires customization to cater to the unique characteristics of products and production lines. Therefore, applying a standard package solution can be challenging, potentially leading to increased costs and longer implementation periods.

At our company, we offer a phased introduction of MES tailored to our customers' requests, allowing for a 'small start' approach to implementation

  • 1
  • Start small and grow big

    You can begin with specific business areas such as raw material arrival, manufacturing, and product shipment, and then progressively build up the MES.

  • 2
  • MES Template + Individual Company Requirements

    With a template-based approach, it's possible to implement at a low cost and within a short time frame. Since it's a template developed in-house, it can flexibly cater to the unique characteristics of the customer's products and production lines, as well as their specific company requirements

  • 3
  • Combine with ERP for a minimal introduction

    We offer a combined implementation with Microsoft Dynamics ERP to meet the customer's request to start with ERP + barcode initially
    ✔ Dynamics 365 For Finance and Operations (former name Dynamics AX)
    ✔ Dynamics 365 Business Central (former name Dynamics NAV)

~Case studies of MES implementation~

Case Study of MES Phased Implementation : ① Metal Processing Manufacturer

Step 1
  • Essential Functions Required for Execution in the Manufacturing Plant
1. Manufacturing instructions
2. Collection of manufacturing performance data
Step 2
  • Realizing quality management and traceability functions based on end-user requirements
4. Quality management
3. Accumulation of detailed manufacturing information
(traceability)
Step 3
  • Improvement in on-site work accuracy
    - Collection of performance and quality information
    - Management of product specification information
  • Introduction of mold management
5. Manufacturing process management + machine integration
6. Mold management
9. Document management
(Product specifications)
Future
  • Expansion of performance information (workers)
  • Improvement in manufacturing planning accuracy
    (workers and equipment capacity)
  • Equipment maintenance plan
7. Worker management
8. Detailed manufacturing planning schedule
11. Equipment maintenance

10. Performance analysing

Case Study of MES Phased Implementation : ② Automotive Parts Manufacturer

Step 1.1
  • The minimum essential functions required for execution in the manufacturing plant
  • Especially prioritize customer demand fulfillment and shorten the implementation period
1. Production instruction
2. Collection of manufacturing performance data
Fastest implementation with a focus on shipping
Step 1.2
  • Expand manufacturing instructions and performance data collection to include receipt and manufacturing
1. Production instruction
2. Collection of manufacturing performance data
Expanding to include receipt and manufacturing
Step 2
  • Expanding to include receipt and manufacturing
    - Traceability
    - Quality management
    - Worker assignment and records
  • Critical constraints in manufacturing
    - Mold management
3. Accumulation of detailed manufacturing information
(Traceability)
4. Quality management
6. Facility capacity management, Mold management
7. Worker management
Future
  • Performance analysis for exploring future improvement measures
    Utilizing system information for managerial decision-making
10. Performance analysing
Exploring improvement points from accumulated data

5. Manufacturing process management + machine integration
9. Document management (product specifications, etc.)
11. Equipment maintenance

8. Detailed manufacturing planning schedule
Scheduler already implemented

~Steps to Implementation~

Step 1
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Step 2
Policy formulation and proposal

・Hearing your current issues and requests
・Plan the scope and schedule of implementation
・Project planning and proposal

Step 3
Requirement definition and planning

・Business flow creation
・Master design
・Customization design
・Testing, migration, and operation planning

Step 4
Development and preparation of migration

・Master creation support
・Customized development
・System setup
・Migration rehearsal
・System testing

Step 5
Training

・Migration rehearsal
・System testing
・Manual creation
・Key user training
・User acceptance testing support

Step 6
Production/Support

・On-site support
・Online Q&A support
・Problems solving support

FAQ

Answer : Our services are utilized by a wide range of manufacturing industries, including automotive parts manufacturing, metal processing, and more.
Answer : The timeframe for MES implementation varies depending on the scope and requirements. Please contact our sales representative for more details.

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Answer : The pricing varies depending on the scope and requirements. Please contact our sales representative for more details.

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Answer : We can integrate with ERP systems and also enable data connectivity with production equipment. Additionally, we support process management utilizing tools like handheld terminals and RFID.

Answer : Our strengths lie in the expertise of our experienced Japanese and Thai consultants, who truly understand your business challenges and drive projects accordingly. We also offer phased implementation tailored to your specific needs and circumstances.
Answer : We can support the setup of on-premises or cloud environments according to your requirements, in addition to solution implementation.

Why Choose Thai NS Solutions?

Continuous support throughout the system lifecycle, from implementation studies to maintenance support once the project started

Define requirements while coordinating the opinions of the Thai people in the field and management.

Able to handle projects with a multilingual communication using Japanese, English, and Thai

Provide a maintenance menu based on the degree of system operation, including extensive support in the initial stage of operation.

Our in-house team of experienced consultants will provide you with the best solution

Minimize the risk of system implementation failure by executing the project responsibly in each phase with the client's agreement.

System Engineering &Planning 1

Manager

Paskorn Manee

When out-of-the-box software package does not satisfied your business.

We are TH-NSSOL “MES” team, we combined our best staff with proven success methodology and working style.

Strengthen our team in every last year with variety area of customer’s business.

Our MES solution that used to help many of our customers from struggle in their problems.

Most of them able to achieve more accurate of inventory and production planning.

Contrary to decrease downtime, fault finding, waste, rework and scrap.

Moreover they trace production operations even more easily.

System Engineering &Planning 1

Manager

Paskorn Manee

When out-of-the-box software package does not satisfied your business.

We are TH-NSSOL “MES” team, we combined our best staff with proven success methodology and working style.

Strengthen our team in every last year with variety area of customer’s business.

Our MES solution that used to help many of our customers from struggle in their problems.

Most of them able to achieve more accurate of inventory and production planning.

Contrary to decrease downtime, fault finding, waste, rework and scrap.

Moreover they trace production operations even more easily.

We offer implementation support services that cover everything from overall design to full operation, as well as post-operational improvement proposals and monitoring. We take a detailed look at your specific business requirements and ensure the optimal implementation and operation.

If you would like to learn more about the functionalities of MES or if you need a quotation or proposal, please feel free to contact us.

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