Bridging The Gap: Manufacturing Software And The New Digital Edge

By Matt Lowe

Core enterprise software systems – MES, ERP, MRP and the like – are vital to the success of most manufacturing operations. Yet they’ve been largely unable to reach the periphery of the factory floor, where business-critical processes like production record creation, review and release take place. This white paper explores the past, present and future of manufacturing tech and how new smart manufacturing applications are extending core systems to deliver a digital edge to production and quality personnel.

Key Takeaways:

• Overview of the Top Manufacturing Software Systems
• Understanding of Functional Overlaps, Gaps and Selection Considerations
• How to Connect Core Systems With the Manufacturing Floor
• Introduction to the Next Wave of Smart Manufacturing Applications