Multi-site MES Governance

Nowadays, manufacturing companies are aware of the need to implement MES in their factories. But for companies with multiple factories or departments (sometimes in different countries) it is undesirable and inefficient to have their own specific MES in each factory. This leads to high, often hidden, costs. It also slows down the continuous improvements that need to be made in the supply chain, such as shorter lead times, greater flexibility and better quality and efficiency. A well-designed, uniform, standardized method of working across all plants is necessary. A uniform MES with standardized KPIs, master data and ERP links reduces overall costs and increases overall flexibility.

The path to Smart Manufacturing requires a multi-site MES Governance approach. An approach in which MES templates ensure continuity, predictability and reliability, in which MES projects are in control and common functionality is well maintained. Such a path requires persuasion in order to avoid the pitfalls, synchronize the various plants and fill in the central coordination.

Our top-down approach, which works from the business side towards the required technology, contains our best practices based on implementations at several multinationals. A successful approach in which not only the software library but also crucial aspects concerning the structure of the organization, the maturity, business cases and involvement of the factories, the steering of the management by (change) management and the achievement of business results have a prominent place.

TOP-DOWN APPROACHA good start is half the battle. Agreement on the Vision and Strategy at the top management level is a prerequisite for a successful MES template roll-out. With a translation to the User Requirements, the basis for the choice of an MES platform is laid down. The MES architectures are then the basis for a good set-up of the MES software library and the accompanying infrastructure. A successful pilot is also the basis of a MES template roll-out via local MES project implementations. Continuous improvement is possible with a trained MES Service Desk that ensures a solid operational continuity of the factory.

By the way, a pragmatic implementation with limited standardized functionality, can also be very successful.

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BENEFITSAdvantages of the multi-site MES Governance approach of the ICT Group, mentioned by our customers:

• Common/standard solutions implemented in individual projects• The standard ensures continuity/predictability/security• Successful MES projects, in control: time, quality, budget, lead time• Clear management overview over all plants• Easier communication with ERP• Better communication with corporate ICT department• Easier compliance to cybersecurity standards• Lower TCO, save money by common standards• Simplified maintenance of the standard MES

MORE INFORMATION?The ICT Group can help you with all aspects of Multi-site MES Governance:

• Guidance by our business consultants• Alignment of IT and OT (Operational Technology: MES and process automation)• MES-standardization• MES-architecture definition• MES-implementation• On-going MES-support

Do you want to know more, please contact: Martin Bijl, Business Development Manager Industry Martin.Bijl@ict.nl

FROM BUSINESS TO TECHNOLOGYThe translation of the business needs into the required technology is done by means of intermediate steps. Standardization of shop floor work processes, where possible, leads to simplification but above all to an improvement of the operational results. KPIs provide real insight across locations. The best practice is followed, as far as possible, by all the locations. This allows agreement to be reached on the functionality and master data required for the MES system. The standard MES software application guarantees a robust execution of the work processes. The technological infrastructure of MES guarantees 24/7 continuity.

By the way, a pragmatic roadmap with limited standardized functionality, can also be very successful. Not all shop floor processes of all factories have to be the same to standardize MES.

That’s why the definition of the scope is an important first step. And we’d like to help you with that.

FOUNDED ON INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS Multinational companies benefit from international standards. ISA has a number of standards that form the basis of all our MES implementations. MESA provides techniques, ISO structures, and TOGAF architectures. Project execution according to Prince 2 and Service according to ITIL are the standards for the entire ICT Group.

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