The required software tools for this have been around for quite a while. This includes not only software programs or apps for video conferencing but also tools that enable smooth collaboration in a “virtual team”—exactly for the situations when you can no longer sit together in a meeting room. On the other hand, the transition

The MES is (or will become) a central hub for all your production data. This means that a large part of your team will work with this system or come into contact with it. Clarity is key—and from the very beginning! Start with the Question: “Why are you doing this project?” At the very start,

In the second part, the focus will be on your requirements: Technical requirements Non-technical requirements Integration into your production and IT landscape Requirements for the MES vendor But how do you arrive at a clear MES selection? We already discussed the most important questions regarding your goals and framework conditions in the last blog post.

Part 3 focuses on the integration into your production and IT landscape, and gaining clarity on your requirements for the MES provider. How to Arrive at a Clear MES Selection After clarifying the framework conditions for your project, we started the last post with the requirements. As promised, here is the rest of the topic

Clarity in the MES selection process. Clarity in the final decision. That’s exactly what the fourth part of the blog series is about. MES Selection – Clarity in the Selection Process and Decision-Making! So far, you have already gained clarity on the following points. You now know: Your project goals Your project constraints, especially Budget

Some tips and suggestions, along with the reasoning behind: “Clarity and a Red Thread.” Final part of the blog series “Clarity in MES Selection.” As promised, the final part of the topic “Clarity in MES Selection” focuses on some practical tips and suggestions. Tips and Suggestions Requirements & Specification SheetYour requirements should be documented in

ChatGPT said: “Should I start selecting an MES right now in the middle of the crisis? Or would it be better to wait until the situation calms down and it becomes clearer where things are headed?” Many companies are currently operating “by sight.” This is completely understandable and perfectly clear. Nevertheless, the question mentioned at

“Should I start selecting an MES right now in the middle of the crisis? Or would it be better to wait until the situation calms down and it becomes clearer where things are headed?” The second part of this blog series focuses on the factor of time. You are working on a strategic investment program

“Should I start selecting an MES right now in the middle of the crisis? Or would it be better to wait until the situation calms down and it becomes clearer where things are headed?” Let’s take a look at the whole thing from a DATA perspective. The focus here is primarily on the fact that

Up to now, we’ve been asking: “Should I start selecting an MES right now in the middle of the crisis? Or would it be better to wait until the situation has calmed down and it’s clearer where things are heading?” This question doesn’t really arise at all! Why? More on that in the following blog