MES System – Manufacturing Execution System Software
Gain total control of production in real time with reliable data, reducing downtime, waste, and costs while improving process efficiency, quality, and traceability.
What is an MES System?
MES (Manufacturing Execution System) systems are software tools that enable the planning, monitoring, and control of production processes in factories in order to improve efficiency and quality, and reduce costs.
MES systems are the central axis of operations digitization, as they provide total interconnection at all levels of the factory: shop floor (machines, robots, automation systems, AGV’s, etc.), people, departments, and higher-level systems (ERPs).
Geprom platforms are fully modular and can work independently. Acquiring the MES software will allow continued growth based on customer needs, guaranteeing optimal control of production, traceability, planning, and maintenance of a factory or a set of factories simultaneously. Geared towards production execution, they are extremely useful for operators working on the plant floor, plant managers, or production managers.
All process data is collected and stored in real time and converted into customized reports, allowing evaluation of overall process efficiency (OEE), machine status, and improved decision-making.
Main Functionalities of the MES System
Data Capture and Monitoring
Automatic real-time collection and control of data generated in the factory (machines, sensors, PLCs, robots, scales, AGV’s, etc.)
Reliable Information in Real Time
Transformation of Big Data into secure and useful data for decision-making.
Factory Digitization
Paperless production and document management for departments, people, and assets.
Comprehensive Production Management
Total control of operations: planning, sequencing of orders and parameters, traceability, quality, maintenance, etc.
Centralized Information in a Single Solution
Maximum availability of information from any location and device (PC, control rooms, industrial clocks, wearables, etc.).
Total Integration with Existing Systems
Integration with production systems and any ERP on the market. Quick and easy, without the need for large investments in hardware and software.
Results Measurement and Reporting
Editable reports and customization of production KPIs, costs, OEE, deviations, productivity, breakdowns, consumption, etc.
New Developments and Continuous Improvement
Digital Twin, Machine Learning, Blockchain, Business Intelligence, etc.
Modular Solutions for a Quick and Global View of Operations
- Monitoring and control of production: machines, robots, AGVs, production lines, etc.
- Status of machines and equipment: waste, breakdowns, speeds, downtime recording, etc.
- Control and analysis of loading and inactivity times, units manufactured, and speeds per work shift, per line, or per workshop, etc.
- Management and execution of manufacturing orders, fully parameterized based on the status of the production process and information from the ERP.
- Management and control of recipes, quantities per line, and work centers.
- Management of operators by profiles, roles, and work centers.
- Productive HR manager: timekeeping, identification of operations, attendance control, etc.
- Document management of manuals, procedures, etc.
- Reporting and analysis of the most used indicators: OEE, availability, quality, performance, etc.
- Visualization of production through PC panels, operator terminals, HMI screens, control rooms, etc.
- Generation of fully editable and configurable BI format graphs.
- Planning and sequencing of work orders for each work center, production line, machine, etc.
- Visualization of workload and production planning in real time through GANTT diagrams, KPI graphs, etc.
- Detection of deviations in real time and automatic reorganization of tasks and production flows to avoid delays.
- Management of stocks and real-time inventory optimizer.
- Planning of activities and subcontracting of external suppliers.
- Maximum flexibility to perform automatic sequences of manufacturing orders, changes in planning, add resources, readjust jobs, freeze operations, plan unavailable time, etc.
- Management and configuration of production calendars and shifts to ensure correct production planning, avoiding delays and deliveries.
- Management of alarms and alerts, productivity calculations, re-calculations of delivery dates, and visualization of workloads.
- Module fully connected and validated in the main ERP systems on the market (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, SAGE, etc.)
- Total integration with the production module to automatically activate quality controls according to established standards (weight, measurements, temperature, etc.).
- Comprehensive quality self-control plan throughout the life cycle of operations, including APQP methodology and support, failure and effects analysis (FMEA), parts approval process (PPAP), hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP), among others.
- Data capture to perform automatic records of manufacturing and quality parameters through connection with sensors, machines, scales, artificial vision, measurement systems, welding and assembly processes, etc.
- Statistical process control (SPC).
- Digital management of alerts, alarms, non-conformities, and reports in a simple and intuitive way.
- Quality management in the supply chain with suppliers.
- Elimination of paper in the factory: digitization of forms and checklist records for operators.
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- Compliance with industry regulations and authorities.
- Real-time visualization and reporting of quality processes.
The TPM-CMMS module allows monitoring and controlling assets in real time, managing internal and external costs, planning preventive and corrective maintenance, digitizing tasks, orders, and checklists, and preparing the system for predictive maintenance, optimizing the management of equipment, resources, and production processes.
- Real-time monitoring, management, and control of assets (sensors, machines, robots, energy consumption, etc.)
- Planning and scheduling of preventive and corrective maintenance.
- Digitization of tasks and automatic planning of work orders.
- Digitization of forms and checklists.
- System prepared to perform predictive maintenance developments.
- Digital shift follow-up meetings.
- With the help of the digital production whiteboard, production information (MES), employees (HR), shift events (breakdowns, quality), corrective actions, and much more are continuously recorded and made globally available to operators and all production plant personnel.
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Benefits of the MES System
- Total production control in real time
- Inventory and supply chain optimization
- Total traceability
- Reduction of downtime
- Real-time quality assurance
- Elimination of paper and manual errors
- Improved decision-making
- Regulatory compliance and greater visibility
- Cost reduction and OEE improvement
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Machine Programming
MES centralizes programs and KPIs from the operator.
Traceability and Quality Control
Monitoring of critical parameters for demanding regulations.
MES-PLC Integration
Captures performance and failure data for predictive maintenance.
Efficient Planning
Coordinated order management and optimal use of machines.
Related Solutions and Services
SCADA – Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
Integration with PLC, MES, DCS, and ERP
Total supervision and base for industrial digitization
Geprom’s SCADA system connects with plant devices (PLCs, sensors, actuators) and feeds data to systems such as MES or ERP. It is the basis of real-time supervision and a key pillar for the deployment of MOM architectures.
- Direct communication with PLCs and DCS
- Synchronization with MES for recipe control, alarms, and OEE
- Export of historical data to ERP or BI
- Flexibility to connect to existing sensors, HMI interfaces, and control systems
Energy Efficiency Software
Integration with CMMS, MES, SCADA, and electrical devices
Connected, supervised, and optimized energy in real time
Geprom’s energy efficiency software integrates with the rest of the plant architecture to provide a complete view of consumption. It connects with SCADA to acquire electrical data, with CMMS to optimize maintenance, and with MES to correlate consumption with productivity.
- Captures data from SCADA and electrical sensors
- Crosses energy consumption with OEE, batches, or shifts via MES
- Integration with CMMS for predictive energy maintenance
- Compatible with ISO audits and industrial energy regulations
Industrial Control Tower
Integration with all MOM, ERP, IoT systems, and BI platforms
Centralized command center for global decision-making
Geprom’s industrial control tower collects data from MES, SCADA, ERP, and IoT sensors to provide a unified view of the entire factory or group of plants. It is the top layer of operational intelligence, ideal for multi-plant environments and distributed processes.
- Integration with MES, SCADA, ERP, IoT, sensors, and external devices
- Creation of personalized dashboards, accessible from any device
- Real-time decision-making based on cross-referenced data
- Global orchestration of processes, plants, and systems
- Automation of decisions based on operational rules
QMS – Advanced Quality Management Software
Integration with MES, ERP, and inspection systems
Connected quality control and total traceability
QMS connects with MES and ERP to ensure a continuous flow of data between production, quality, and business. In addition, it integrates with LIMS systems, measuring devices, and artificial vision, capturing key parameters in real time to ensure product and process conformity.
- Direct interface with MES to activate automatic controls
- Synchronization with ERP for document and batch management
- Integration with sensors, scales, artificial vision, SCADA
- Compatible with ISO, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 standards
- Connectivity with laboratory systems (LIMS)
WMS – Warehouse Management System
Integration with ERP, MES, and IoT devices
Logistics and production synchronized in real time
Geprom’s WMS system integrates with the ERP to manage orders, stocks, and work orders, and with the MES to coordinate inputs, consumption, and returns. In addition, it connects with sensors, RFID tags, and logistics automation technologies (robots, AGVs, automatic shelving).
- Connection with MES for operational traceability and production orders
- Integration with ERP for logistics and finance
- Interoperability with RFID, barcodes, NFC, AGVs
- Advanced management of picking, returns, cross-docking
- Total logistics visibility from plant to dispatch
CMMS – Computerized Maintenance Management System
Integration with MES, ERP, WMS and IoT devices
Connected maintenance for a more efficient factory
Geprom’s GeTag CMMS software integrates in real time with MES, WMS and ERP to consolidate all information related to assets, maintenance, parts and resources. Its open architecture allows the incorporation of predictive maintenance technologies and advanced analytics.
- Connection with ERP for purchases, stocks, costs and planning
- Integration with MES for planning productive maintenance
- Synchronization with WMS for parts, technical warehouse and spare parts
- Connectivity with sensors, IoT, NFC/RFID tags
- Prepared for predictive maintenance and advanced analytics
APS – Advanced Planning and Scheduling
Integration with other systems (ERP, MES, SCADA, QMS, WMS)
Global vision and optimized production scheduling
Geprom’s APS system allows you to plan and sequence manufacturing orders considering the actual plant capacity and the restrictions of materials, machines, and personnel. Its integration with ERP, MES, and other industrial systems ensures dynamic, accurate planning aligned with the operation.
- Bidirectional connection with ERP (SAP, Dynamics, Oracle, SAGE, etc.)
- Real-time synchronization with MES for production execution
- Simulation of productive digital twin type scenarios
- Flexible programming in multiline and multiplant environments
- Resource optimization and bottleneck reduction
SCM – Supply Chain Management
Integration with other systems (ERP, MES, APS, WMS, external suppliers)
Total control and end-to-end traceability
Geprom’s SCM system comprehensively coordinates the supply chain, from demand forecasting to final delivery. Its ability to integrate with ERP, MES, APS, and supplier platforms enables agile, transparent, and efficient management of the entire logistics network.
- Bidirectional connection with ERP (SAP, Dynamics, Oracle, etc.)
- Multisite and multi-logistics center cross-planning
- Simulation of digital twin type logistics scenarios
- Inventory optimization and overstock reduction
- Shared visibility with suppliers and subcontractors
Success Stories
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What our Clients Say
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“This project is a commitment to innovation that will allow us to evolve our business and thus guarantee the authenticity and quality of our tobacco. With Telefónica Tech’s traceability solution, we comply with European regulations on tobacco products and achieve comprehensive control and monitoring.”
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“The digital transformation project that we are starting aims to improve each and every one of the company’s processes, adapting to the new technological environments to achieve the highest level of effectiveness and efficiency at the Fini Company”
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“Measuring, controlling, and reducing the costs of bottling and storage processes is our challenge in a highly competitive environment with companies in the sector and declining consumption in all markets. Decisions regarding both processes, along with those related to quality, must be precise to offer the best service, and thus differentiate ourselves from our competitors.”
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“The IoT4DigitalTwin project, developed in consortium with Geprom and Gefasoft, has allowed us to incorporate the most advanced technologies of Industry 4.0, is bearing fruit, and represents an advance in boosting our competitiveness and efficiency.”
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“With the collaboration of Geprom and its GeTag platform, we have boosted the efficiency of our processes by centralizing business information and improving the customer service we offer.”
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“Through the technology consulting sessions, they outlined the implementation of Industry 4.0, indicating not only the areas for improvement that we were seeking, but also other improvements that will help us enhance our production and our work system.”
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“Proactively deploying a pilot test of the MES Objective system allowed us to verify the reduction of unnecessary costs to a minimum and allowed us to assess the investment in detail.”
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“Objective’s technical support service demonstrates its excellent knowledge time and again, available 24 hours a day”
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“In MES, master data can be fantastically integrated with production lines to eliminate paper on the factory floor. Furthermore, always having the correct data available is a necessity in our sector.”
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“The collaboration with Objective is very pleasant. The combination of Objective’s technical solution and Modiform’s experience has led to new ideas and developments that we now see again in the new version of Objective.”
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The Digital Maturity Pyramid
What Level of Digital Maturity Does your Plant Have?
Digital transformation in industry is a structured process that evolves in stages. Our digital maturity pyramid, based on the ISA-95 model, helps you understand how the different factory systems connect, from basic automation to integrated platforms.
Level 3 represents a fundamental leap: the implementation of an MES System allows companies to have total production control, complete traceability, order management, and real-time visibility over operational efficiency. It is here that many industries consolidate their digitization and multiply their responsiveness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Many manufacturers fear that an MES system will only work with state-of-the-art machines. However, Geprom’s technology incorporates protocols and connectors that allow legacy machines and new equipment to “speak the same language.” Thanks to this interoperability, you can update your processes without facing a costly total renovation of the equipment.
When MES is integrated with the MOM system, all information flows in a unified environment, reducing the repeated entry of data and minimizing errors. Geprom’s MES software is designed to work seamlessly with higher and lower-level systems, ensuring complete visibility from raw material to finished product.
The implementation of any MES system involves a learning curve, but Geprom has developed agile methodologies to accelerate the start-up. Many factories begin to notice visible improvements, such as a lower
An effective MES collects and analyzes production data in real time, allowing you to pinpoint the exact location where a bottleneck is forming. At Geprom, the MES system offers intuitive dashboards and automatic alerts that help you react immediately to inefficiencies, without having to stop the entire plant to “investigate” the source of the problem.
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