Many manufacturers turn to MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) expecting clarity—but what they get is complexity.
The first step in optimizing performance is visibility, not control—and that starts with real-time insights, not layered workflows.
Mingo Smart Factory delivers:
If you have a high mix of products, changing schedules, or evolving goals, a full-blown MES (Manufacturing Execution System) might be more than you need. It’s like using a sledgehammer to tap in a small nail.
Most manufacturers don’t need that level of complexity to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and boost productivity. Even large, complex operations like automotive plants sometimes find MES too detailed and rigid.
Instead of jumping straight into an MES, it often makes more sense to start with a simpler, more flexible solution. MES platforms are typically standalone systems or tightly integrated with ERP software—which can create added complexity, especially if you don’t yet have basic visibility into your operations.
Controls pre-defined processes
Offers detailed tracking from raw material to finished product
Useful for regulatory compliance
Not flexible
Expensive to buy and maintain
Requires specialists to implement and support
Long setup time—can take months to launch
Fast to deploy and easy to use
You won't outgrow it
Built for operations not IT
Reality: MES platforms are designed for managing complex workflows, not necessarily for real-time visibility or performance monitoring. Without accurate, timely data from the floor, an MES is only as good as what’s entered into it.
Reality: These are core functions of a production monitoring system, which is simpler to deploy, more affordable, and purpose-built for tracking machine and operator performance in real time.
Reality: MES reports on what should be happening, based on plans and schedules. But it often lacks visibility into what’s actually happening on the line—like microstops, unexpected slowdowns, or equipment inefficiencies.
Reality: MES can require expensive customization, long implementation timelines, and still miss shop floor basics—especially in high-mix, variable environments. Many manufacturers don’t need 80% of its features.
Reality: MES is not designed for easy operator interaction. Manual input creates delays, introduces human error, and leads to incomplete data. A production monitoring system captures data automatically—no clipboard, no guesswork.
In this analytics white paper, we will review what Manufacturing Analytics is, how it’s different than existing manufacturing software and how your company can use it to create a competitive advantage and dominate the market.
In this white paper, you will learn:
“What gets tracked, gets improved.”
Matt Hill, Operations Improvement Coordinator at H&T
“Reduction in overtime was exactly what we were looking to do… and that’s exactly what we have achieved.”
Chad Hill, CEO at Versatech
“The real-time reporting at the manufacturing level is the biggest benefit.”
Ben Wohlschlaeger, Business Process Optimization Manager at Tacony
“Now that we have the transparency into the process, our OEE availability has increased significantly.”
John Bowers, VP of Operations at Oral BioTech
Lincoln Manufacturing’s implementation of Mingo Smart Factory transformed their approach to data acquisition and production monitoring. The real-time insights and significant cost savings achieved through Mingo enabled them to optimize operations, improve decision-making, and establish effective OEE targets. Lincoln Manufacturing saved $100,000 in efficiency and by eliminating paperwork.
The product was obviously designed by those with significant manufacturing experience. Their knowledge of how manufacturing actually works comes through.
President & General Manager, Custom Rubber Products
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