MES | Manufacturing Execution Systems | Vertec

Want to go from machine-based automation to a fully connected digital plant? How about transforming disparate software and manual calculations into seamless real-time data reporting?

We’re passionate about MES solutions because we’ve seen what’s possible. Our MES / MOM systems are designed to identify efficiency and quality issues, improve production visibility, seamlessly execute production tasks, and provide top-tier data analytics. Here’s to faster business decisions and a smoother plant floor.

Efficiency & Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)

Optimization requires more than just intuition. With our solutions, you can track quality, efficiency, and production rate and easily identify where your performance can improve.

Production Tracking

Our track and trace solutions enable you to easily monitor lots and volume throughout your supply chain, ensuring that you have complete visibility at every step of the production process.

Batching & Recipe Management

Manage your secret formula with our secret formula: solutions that allow you to maintain your recipes in one central location, manage version control and vessel occupancy, and enable automatic continuous batching.

Plant Data

Excel records are so last century. Step into the present with real-time measurements and data stored in one central location for an accurate, up-to-date view of your production.

ERP Integration

Ready to streamline operations across your entire manufacturing lifecycle? Whatever ERP system you use, we’ll find a secure and efficient method for integrating information flow.

Manufacturing dashboard created for Electrolux.

Part replacement dashboard created for Faraday Future.

OEE dashboard created for AriZona Beverages.

Facility Snapshot dashboard created for Four Roses Bourbon.

Dashboard view displaying production highlights at a glance, created for Amy's Kitchen.

Inspection Capability Report dashboard created for HermanMiller.

OEE dashboard created for American SpiralWeld Pipe.

OEE dashboard created for Arconic.

Dashboard view displaying production highlights at a glance, created for Amy's Kitchen.

Amy’s Kitchen replaced their high-cost software with an improved OEE solution that fit their exact process and provided flexibility for future growth.

Read Their Story

An Arizona Beverages manufacturing facility.

"Real-time data is absolutely essential. We have limited storage space. As soon as a product is made, it needs to be shipped to another facility. But, before we make each product, we have to create a batch. So we are basically doing just-in-time batching, which would not be possible without a system like this that can manage inventory and manage packaging goods"

Alex Hunt Quality Manager, Arizona Beverages

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Bottles of Four Roses Bourbon in various shapes and sizes sit atop a barrel.

"I am impressed with how easy it is to use. And I'm impressed with just how consistent it is. By giving us a view into what's going on and a way to look back at prior performance, we can gauge whether process changes or continuous improvement projects are really panning out."

Frank Corea Plant Engineer, Four Roses Bourbon

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Anchor Brewing bottling facility.

"The operator screens enabled our operators and supervisors to get a quick idea at a glance of generally how the run is going and if you are on track to finish production on time. From the manager screens, I was able to keep an eye on things from my office and see if there is a problem that is going on so I can make needed changes."

Anchor Brewing Packaging Supervisor

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Successful MES projects require a team approach.
Using a collaborative, hands-on process, we work closely with your team to deliver a solution that improves your operations and benefits your people. We focus on delivering measurable value quickly and fine-tuning the solution based on practical feedback from the experts: you.

And at the end of the day, we stand behind our results. A fully connected plant floor means you’ll be able to make better decisions with real-time data and analytics straight from the source. In other words, our MES solutions just work.

Inductive Automation Certified Premier Integrator badge for SCADA.

Four Sepasoft MES certification badges: OEE Downtime Gold Certified, Recipe/Changeover Certified, Track & Trace Gold Certified, and SPC Gold Certified.

Siemens Solution Partner badge.

Rockwell Automation silver-level system integrator partner badge.

Canary Labs Certified Partner crest.

What are the most essential MES tools for plant productivity?

We recommend implementing the following MES tools:

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Downtime Tracking
Data Entry Automation
Track & Trace
Asset Management
Predictive Maintenance
Production Scheduling
Recipe Management
Statistical Process Control

For a deep dive into each of these tools and how they can improve performance, download our white paper, 9 MES Tools Every Plant Manager Needs.

How can I ensure a successful MES implementation?

First, you’ll need to prepare for change and get buy-in for the project. You’ll also need to create a process map, detail all the data you are hoping to get out of your MES system, and schedule workshops throughout the implementation process to assess your progress. Check out this blog post for more helpful strategies.

What should I consider when selecting an OEE solution?

The most important initial consideration is whether you need a custom OEE software solution or a point solution. Custom OEE software solutions are developed using a generalized software platform, while point solutions are specific to a single application. Check out this blog post to learn more.

How can I eliminate islands of information in my plant?

If you struggle with isolated pockets of data, it’s time to embrace digital transformation and invest in the infrastructure required to centralize, analyze, and distribute actionable information across all levels of your organization. Check out this blog post to learn more.

What are the first steps to becoming a fully digital factory?

First, you’ll need to prepare your employees for change and establish a project management plan. Then, once you’ve selected your MES software, you can start making the transition to digital one process at a time. For a deeper dive into each step, download our digital factory white paper.

What should I watch out for when applying big data analytics on the plant floor?

To extrapolate and interpret valuable data, use the four main pillars of data analytics to address the following key questions:

Descriptive analytics – What has happened?
Diagnostic analytics – Why did it happen?
Predictive analytics – What is likely to happen?
Prescriptive analytics – How can we make it happen and what are the consequences?

To learn more about each pillar, check out this blog post.

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