• REAL-TIME SHOP FLOOR GOVERNANCE

MES System for Real-Time Manufacturing Execution

Connect production planning, shop-floor operations, machines, and manufacturing data
with a modern Manufacturing Execution System. The Shiftix MES system bridges high-
level ERP planning with second-by-second machine telemetry. As an enterprise-grade
MES software and MES platform, our shop floor management system provides plant
directors with sub-second visibility into work orders, live OEE tracking, and automated
downtime attribution across discrete lines.

Sub-second telemetry latency on the system edge

100% digital lot genealogy and traveler tracking

Zero double-entry with certified ERP connectors

LAYER 04 · PLANNING

ENTERPRISE PLANNING (ERP)

SAP • Oracle • Epicor

Bi-directional ERP Dispatch API

LAYER 03 · EXECUTION CORE

SHIFTIX MES EXECUTION ENGINE

Sub-second Dispatch • Quality Interlocks • OEE Telemetry

Deterministic Edge Bus (<15ms)

LAYER 01 & 02 · PHYSICAL FLOOR

PHYSICAL SHOP FLOOR

PLCs • Fanuc • Siemens • CT Sensors • Touch Terminals

MODULAR EXECUTION CAPABILITIES

Core Capabilities of the Shiftix MES Platform

Deploy a unified shop floor management system engineered for high-mix precision plants.

01 / DISPATCH

Live Production Tracking

Verifies real-time piece count and cycle times per station to eliminate paper shift reports.

STATUS: ACTIVE LINE CYCLE

02 / TELEMETRY

Automated OEE Monitoring

Deterministic MES software telemetry capturing true Availability, Performance, and Quality directly from PLC spindle heartbeats.

METRICS: REAL-TIME PLC PUSH

03 / TRACEABILITY

Digital WIP & Batch Traceability

Serialized lot tracking across multi-stage production queues within the MES platform, preventing work order blind spots.

INTEGRITY: SERIALIZED LOT AUDIT

04 / EDGE INGEST

Machine Telemetry & PLC Ingest

Non-invasive IoT edge gateways feeding live
machine state signals directly into your central platform.

IO: MODBUS / OPC-UA / DIGITAL

05 / INTERLOCKS

Active Quality Poka-Yoke Interlocks

Automated hardware interlocks that stop machines when out-of-spec tolerances occur, enforcing automated quality gates.

SAFETY: AUTOMATED RELAY CUTOFF

06 / ATTRIBUTION

Automated Downtime Attribution

Sensor-triggered reason capture unmasking hidden
micro-stoppages across your shop floor
management system.

LATENCY: DETERMINISTIC LOGGING

DETERMINISTIC DATA PIPELINE

How the MES System Operates Across the Plant

From ERP order release to machine signal validation in 4 structured stages.

Work Order Release (ERP)

Macro work orders and BOM routing sync automatically into the dispatch buffer without manual spreadsheet re-entry.

REST API / CSV SYNC

Dispatch & Operator Setup

Digital travelers and tool calibration checklists dispatch to workstation terminals via the MES software interface.

TOUCH OPERATOR HMI

Sub-Second Machine Telemetry

PLCs and edge sensors stream live cycle times, spindle rpm, and parts counts into the MES platform core.

< 15MS CYCLE INGEST

Automated Reconciliation

Completed production quantities,
certified scrap, and actual run hours post back to enterprise ERP automatically.

CONFIRMED LOT CLOSEOUT

ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE BOUNDARIES

MES vs Adjacent Enterprise Software

Clarifying functional roles between planning, execution, and plant control.

SYSTEM DEMARCATION

MES vs ERP

While ERP handles macro financial ledger balances and procurement schedules, whereas the execution layer manages discrete work orders and sub-second machine interlocks on the floor.

CONTROL LAYER

MES vs SCADA

SCADA visualizes machine setpoints and alarm
telemetry, whereas the execution layer manages discrete work orders, operator credentials, and
serialized lot genealogy.

WORK ORDER & GENEALOGY SCOPE

ANALYTICS VS CONTROL

MES vs Standalone OEE

Standalone OEE calculators offer passive utilization graphs; a complete MES platform coordinates material movements, quality gates, and live machine execution.

ACTIVE QUALITY INTERLOCKS INCLUDED

INDUSTRIAL SECTORS

Engineered for High-Precision Manufacturing Lines

Proven MES system configurations tailored for discrete, precision, and regulated facilities.

AUDIT REGULATED

Automotive Tier Suppliers

IATF 16949 audit compliance, automated torque gun interlocks, and traceability across the shop floor management system.

TOLERANCE CRITICAL

Precision Machining & Metal

CNC cycle monitoring, tool wear counters, and automated spindle downtime logging via MES software.

HIGH-MIX DISCRETE

Semiconductor & Electronics

Wafer lot genealogy, SMT feeder verification, and carrier tracking powered by Shiftix MES.

MULTI-CAVITY TOOLING

Plastics & Injection Molding

Real-time cavity tracking, resin lot compliance, and mold cycle telemetry inside the MES platform.

RM202,450 Recovered

Verified telemetry: Recovered RM202,450 in unrecorded downtime in 12 weeks across 12 injection presses.

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ENGINEERING CLEARANCE

MES Implementation & Architecture FAQs

Common architectural and operational questions about deploying modern execution software.

What is an MES system and why can't ERP run the shop floor?

An enterprise ERP is engineered for financial accounting, inventory reconciliation, and macro planning on hourly or shift-end cadences. A dedicated execution suite operates at sub-second speeds, directly interfacing with machine PLCs to enforce quality interlocks, record micro-stoppages, and verify physical production in real time.

How long does an MES software deployment take?

A standard Shiftix deployment follows a 4-week phased methodology. Line pilots and non-invasive edge sensor connectivity are completed within 14 days,
followed by full workstation traveler rollout.

Can Shiftix integrate with legacy machines without network cards?

Yes. The Shiftix MES platform utilizes non-invasive current transducers (CT sensors) and digital I/O edge gateways to capture machine run/idle states and cycle counts from
legacy equipment without requiring costly PLC replacements.

How does the MES platform calculate ROI on downtime?

The platform attributes unrecorded micro-stoppages (stops under 3 minutes) that are typically ignored in paper logs. By automatically categorizing idle states, Shiftix uncovers uncovers 12% to 18% in hidden plant capacity.

Is Shiftix tailored for plants in Malaysia?

Yes. Shiftix provides direct on-site industrial engineering support across Penang, Selangor, and Johor, with certified connectors for local accounting packages like SQL Accounting and AutoCount. Learn more about our regional deployments on our dedicated MES Malaysia page.

ARCHITECTURAL AUDIT & DISCOVERY

Ready to Connect Your Shop Floor with a Modern MES System?

Schedule an architecture discovery session with our industrial software engineers to map your
production workflows and evaluate live machine connectivity with the Shiftix MES system.

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