New economy in, old strategies out: A fresh look at MES

25.08.2014

Companies are trying to focus on unprecedented quality and service levels, and greater flexibility to respond quickly and effectively to new product introductions (NPIs). It's a familiar, but perhaps underutilized strategy to retain existing and attract high-margin business.

Yet, the C-suite remains relatively unaware or skeptical of a powerful enabler that can help execute such corporate strategies - a shop floor manufacturing execution system (MES).