“ I ’ m a very curious person . I also find manufacturing processes fascinating , it ’ s always enjoyable to see a new process ”
that employees are following proper procedures , reducing the risk of accidents .
“ The MES Infor develops has a maintenance module to keep track of asset care , procedures and performance ,” Barber says . “ Infor MES empowers operational users , helping them make informed decisions , and improving job satisfaction leading to improved culture . Once operators start to see the benefits of using our MES , they can often become some of the biggest advocates .”
MES helps with governance through transparency and accountability across operations , keeping a detailed digital record of everything happening in the factory , whilst supporting compliance , audit , and reporting .
Barber believes that the next 12 months will be incredibly exciting at Infor , especially considering the technological advancements converging around MES .
“ We ' re witnessing increased investment in physical automation , generating vast amounts of data and MES is emerging as the ideal repository for this valuable information ,” he says . “ This data-driven environment is enabling companies to unlock new value and insights through the application of AI and ML .”
32 April 2024