MES is overkill

You Don't Need MES

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:

  • Real-Time Visibility
  • Quality
  • Scheduling
  • OEE

MES is Overkill

For operations with high mix, variable schedules, or evolving improvement goals, a MES can feel like using a sledgehammer to drive a small nail.

Most manufacturers do not need that level of granular visibility or control to achieve significant improvements in efficiency, uptime, and productivity. In fact, even large automotive manufacturers, despite having complex production environments, may find that the level of detail offered by an MES is excessive.

Instead of diving into a full-scale MES, manufacturers may benefit more from starting with a simpler solution. MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) are often standalone platforms, or they can be integrated into Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, adding another layer of complexity. The integration between MES and ERP can streamline processes, but it can also complicate things further for manufacturers who don’t yet have visibility into basic operations.

Before committing to a MES, it’s critical to ask: do you really need this?

Pros

  • Controls Pre-Set Process
  • Promises Comprehensive Oversight
  • Detailed Tracking from Raw Materials to Finished Products
  • Helpful with Regulatory Compliance

Cons

  • Not Flexible
  • Large Capital Investment
  • Requires Specialized Personnel to Implement & Maintain
  • Takes Months to Set-Up

See ROI in Less than 3 Months with a Smart Factory System

Speed to Value

Fast to deploy and easy to use

Scalability

You won't outgrow it

Simplicity

Built for operations not IT

Real-Time Visibility to Proactively Solve Problems

The Power of Manufacturing analytics

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:

  • Why “Data is King”
  • What is Manufacturing Analytics
  • From Others Who Are Using Analytics to Improve OEE
real, tangible results

Trusted by Manufacturers

-73% Downtime

“What gets tracked, gets improved.”
Matt Hill, Operations Improvement Coordinator at H&T

+30% OEE

“Reduction in overtime was exactly what we were looking to do… and that’s exactly what we have achieved.”
Chad Hill, CEO at Versatech

+9x Return on Investment

“The real-time reporting at the manufacturing level is the biggest benefit.”
Ben Wohlschlaeger, Business Process Optimization Manager at Tacony

+25% OEE

“Now that we have the transparency into the process, our OEE availability has increased significantly.”
John Bowers, VP of Operations at Oral BioTech

See How Lincoln Manufacturing Saved $100K in Time & Efficiency with Mingo

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.

Matthew Dobson

President & General Manager, Custom Rubber Products

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