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Improving efficiency through algorithmic production scheduling

Control Engineering

Explore strategies for gaining stakeholder buy-in on MES platform upgrades. Production scheduling insights A Farmer Brothers facility in Northlake, TX adopted a new manufacturing execution system (MES) for the purpose of production schedule optimization. Can you please give a brief description of the project?

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Leveraging real-time data across the enterprise

Control Engineering

The integrator used a connectivity module to improve their enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other systems to provide better data and information flow throughout the company. Introducing ERP connectivity in manufacturing operations . These systems are most effective when they work together. .

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Benefits of integrating a MES system with SCADA

Control Engineering

Integrating SCADA with a manufacturing execution system (MES) lets manufacturers more effectively gather and analyze information and improve efficiency. Connecting layers of the manufacturing process is a crucial step in building a more effective operation and automation system.