System Modeling and Architecture

Process

What does that involve?

Getting your Opcenter Execution MES system right starts with a solid foundation—modeling it to reflect your actual manufacturing environment as a digital twin.

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Understanding Your Manufacturing Environment

  • Detailed discussions
    Collaborate with your process engineers, production managers, and IT team to capture detailed workflow requirements.
  • Document assets
    Capture information on machinery, tools, and material handling equipment involved in production.
  • Analyze integration points
    Understand how your systems—like ERP or quality management—exchange data.

Defining Opcenter Execution MES Functionalities

  • ‍Identify Core Features
    Focus on key capabilities such as production tracking, quality management, and maintenance scheduling.
  • Align with Operational Needs
    Assess your manufacturing processes to ensure MES functions support production goals and compliance standards.
  • Customize Functional Modules
    Configure and adapt MES modules to reflect your unique workflows and manufacturing scenarios.
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Physical and Process Object Modeling

  • Physical objects
    Model your factory, machines, assembly lines, and their roles in the Opcenter Execution MES.
  • Process workflows
    Define workflow, routing sequence, materials flow, and operation dependencies.
  • Real-world variables
    Configure parameters such as recipe parameters, e-signatures, training requirements, and special instructions.

Define Life Cycles and Data

  • Status Definition
    Define resource and manufacturing order life cycles with proper state transitions (E10).
  • Define data points
    Establish critical data capture points throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Quality control
    Configure statistical process control (SPC) parameters and quality checkpoints.
  • Traceability Requirements
  • Define genealogy and batch tracking requirements for regulatory compliance.
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Simulation and Validation

  • Simulate Production
  • Execute End-user acceptance testing sessions with production operators, supervisors, and quality personnel.
  • Gather feedback
    Involve end-users to ensure usability and address any concerns.
  • Integration Testing
    Test with existing enterprise systems to ensure seamless data flow and system interoperability.

Documentation

  • Detailed diagrams and guides
    Full documentation of the modeling for easy reference.
  • Operational instructions
    Clear guides for system operation and future maintenance.
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What You’ll Get

Deliverables & Outcome

With a well-modeled MES system, you’ll improve throughout, ensure quality, manage maintenance effectively, and boost operational efficiency. This foundation sets you up for success, helping your business achieve its goals faster and more effectively.

Configured MES System

  • Modelled MES reflecting your physical manufacturing environment and processes.
  • Real-time tracking of materials, products, and operations
  • Simulations to test production behavior

Integrated Production Environment

  • MES configured to match your processes and business rules
  • Seamless integration with ERP, quality, and maintenance systems
  • Support for regulatory and industry compliance

Documentation & Validation Package

  • Clear diagrams of system models and workflows
  • User guides, operational procedures, and support materials
  • Reports from simulations and validation testing

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