Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

The large number of systems offered on the market makes a well-founded selection process necessary from the requirement survey to the final system selection. A comprehensive model that systematically supports and simplifies this process is the subject of this two-part article. The methodology goes beyond a questionnaire-based query and verifies system capabilities using structured case studies. The first part of the article [1] describes the process steps from the survey and collection of requirements of the customer to the system to their structuring in customer specifications. The present second part outlines the process steps of the system rough selection up to its fine selection. The individual selection steps are methodically supported by practical references as well as by the use of concrete tools. Using the described methodology selected systems can be objectively compared - a prerequisite for effective and efficient system selection for industrial companies.