Introduction, implementation and success factors of a Manufacturing Execution System

The seminar titled Introduction, implementation and success factors of a Manufacturing Execution System will take place at the Mercure Hotel München Airport Freising in Freising, Germany. This event is designed to explore the capabilities and benefits of modern modular Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in the context of Industry 4.0. It will provide a comprehensive overview for participants, beginning with a foundational introduction to Industry 4.0, ensuring all attendees have a shared understanding of the topic. The seminar aligns with the VDI 5600 guideline, focusing on the functionalities of MES and demonstrating their successful implementation and effective use within industrial settings.The seminar will cover various project phases related to MES, including needs analysis, requirements specification, tendering, vendor selection, ROI assessment, and the actual implementation process. Practical exercises will be integrated into the learning experience, allowing participants to engage deeply with the material. This event is particularly relevant for heads of production and those involved in the digitalization of manufacturing processes. The seminar also serves as part of a certificate course on successful individual system implementation for industrial companies, emphasizing the uncomplicated integration into existing systems, the horizontal and vertical integration of information flows, and the development of an IT target architecture for production. The speaker for this seminar will be Dipl.-Ing. (FH) Jürgen Rieger, who has extensive experience as a management consultant in production environments, particularly in lean management and MES.