What is Production Operations Management? Should Businesses Use It? The Best Production Management Solution 2023

01/04/2023

Manufacturing enterprises play a pivotal role in business and social supply chains. In order to optimize profits while still ensuring a competitive advantage in price, improving the production process so that it is optimal is always a problem. Along with the development of technology, production management software was born and applied as an effective solution.

I. What is production management software?

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a software system used to manage and coordinate manufacturing activities in an industrial environment.

It acts as a link between the top management system (such as ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning) and the specific equipment and production processes on the line.

Production management software helps to monitor, control and optimize production processes.

It also provides features such as production scheduling, materials and inventory management, product quality tracking and control, data collection from devices and machines, identification and tracking of products. products and provide reports and analysis on production performance.

MES provides an interface between actual manufacturing operations and high-level information management systems.

It enhances efficiency, reliability and flexibility in the manufacturing process, from production planning to tracking and analyzing production results.

Specific features and capabilities of production executive software may vary depending on vendor and business requirements.

II. What does a production manager do?

Manufacturing Operations Software (MES) performs the following important tasks:

2.1. Planning and analyzing production activities

Define and plan production stages, including start and finish times, and required materials and tools.
Create production schedules, ensure optimized resource usage and production time.
Analyze production data to generate performance metrics, identify potential problems, and recommend production process improvements.

2.2. Supervision and management of production activities

Track activity on the production line, including information about workers, machines, and production processes.
Provides a real-time interface to monitor production performance and progress.
Automatically record data from devices and machines, helping to monitor and control the production process.
Monitor and ensure compliance with product quality and occupational safety procedures and regulations.

2.3. Management of materials and production equipment

Monitor and manage inventory of raw materials and finished products.
Control and manage the allocation of materials and equipment for each production stage.
Optimizing the use of materials and equipment, ensuring there are no shortages or waste.

By implementing the above functions, production control software enhances manageability, efficiency and accuracy in the production process.

It provides the tools and information critical to running and optimizing production, from planning to monitoring and resource management.

III.Why should businesses use production management software?

There are many benefits that using production management software (MES) brings to businesses. Here are some key benefits:

3.1. Automate processes

Production management software helps automate manufacturing processes, from planning to tracking and controlling. This helps to reduce dependency on workers and reduce the risk of employee error.
Automation improves efficiency and accuracy, while increasing consistency and compliance with the manufacturing process.

3.2. Software inventory control

Production management software allows tracking and control of raw material and finished product inventory. This helps to minimize shortages or waste and ensures the availability of the necessary materials for the production process.
Inventory control through software also helps to increase authenticity and transparency in the management of materials and finished products.

3.3. Improve customer experience

Helps increase flexibility and respond quickly to customer requirements and changes. The production process is efficiently managed, ensuring on-time delivery and product quality.
Improve the customer experience by providing information on production progress, order tracking, and special request response.

3.4. Reduce production costs

Helps optimize resource usage and minimize waste in the production process.
Automating processes and monitoring production performance helps detect and fix problems quickly, minimizing downtime.
Managing inventory and materials through software helps avoid inventory errors and cost overruns.
Improve workflow and optimize production efficiency to reduce operating costs and improve productivity.

In summary, the use of production management software brings many benefits to businesses, including process automation, inventory control, improved customer experience, and reduced production costs.

IV. CMC's production management solution

CMC TS brings production management and operation solutions to enterprises. In particular, the production management software of Siemens Opcenter is one of the preeminent solutions chosen by many businesses.

Siemens Opcenter is a production management software platform (Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)) applied by CMC TS to optimize production processes and improve business performance.

The solution includes various features and modules for production management and control across the entire production value chain.

Some of the features and benefits of CMC's Siemens Opcenter manufacturing operations management solution include:

Production planning and scheduling: This solution allows businesses to plan and deliver work based on production requirements and available resources. It helps to optimally weigh the needs of customers and the production capabilities of the business.
Monitoring and coordinating activities: Siemens Opcenter allows monitoring and coordination of production stages, including management of workers, machines and materials. It provides real-time information on production performance to help management make quick and accurate decisions.
Quality management: This solution provides tools to control and ensure product quality. It helps to collect quality data, perform inspections and control the production process to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Performance tracking and analysis: Siemens Opcenter enables monitoring and analysis of production performance through reports, graphs and statistics. This helps to identify problems and improvement opportunities to increase performance and reduce waste.
System integration: This solution has the ability to integrate with other systems in the enterprise such as ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) to create a synchronous and linked information system between departments and processes in the business.

An overview of CMC TS's Siemens Opcenter manufacturing management solution shows that it is a powerful tool for optimizing production operations and enhancing performance and quality in manufacturing environments.

Siemens Opcenter is suitable for almost every type of manufacturing enterprise today and has high practical applicability, bringing significant efficiency to businesses.

CMC TS is currently a Silver Partner of Siemens, CMC TS will advise and provide smart manufacturing solutions of Siemens Digital Industries Software in Vietnam market. For more information about Siemens Opcenter, please leave your contact information at website cmcts.com.vn or email [email protected]