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Proficy Smart Factory MES

Turn real-time production data into smarter decisions and better manufacturing performance

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Overview

Increase production performance

Increase capacity and throughput, improve workforce productivity, reduce production losses, and scale consistent execution across lines, shifts, and sites.

Maximize asset performance

Increase OEE, uptime, and asset utilization while reducing unplanned downtime and production losses to get more capacity and value from existing assets.

Improve compliance, quality & resilience

Improve quality, traceability, and compliance while reducing scrap, rework, and variability to protect production and strengthen operational resilience.

Accelerate transformation & innovation

Turn trusted manufacturing data into actionable insights to accelerate better decisions and scale successful improvements, analytics, and AI across the enterprise.

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See it in action

Watch Proficy Smart Factory MES guide a work order from assembly through quality, rework, and shipping—with digital instructions, automated data capture, material traceability, and complete production records.

Explore the latest release

See the latest innovations in Proficy Smart Factory MES, including new AI-powered MES capabilities, cloud-native deployment options, predictive analytics, GraphQL integrations, enhanced genealogy and traceability, and modern user experience improvements designed to accelerate manufacturing performance.

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Core Capabilities

Core capabilities

Production management & execution

Digitize and manage production from work orders and routes to materials, labor, and operator activities. Enhanced route execution, operator qualifications, inventory management, and scheduler integration help increase throughput and execution consistency.

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OEE & production performance

Gain real-time visibility into OEE, availability, performance, quality, downtime, and production losses. Automated KPI monitoring helps teams uncover lost capacity, prioritize improvements, and increase output using existing assets and resources.

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Asset performance & downtime management

Monitor equipment performance and downtime in production context to uncover recurring losses and reliability issues. Predictive analytics help teams identify root causes, anticipate potential downtime, and improve asset utilization and operational resilience.

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Quality management & compliance

Embed quality into manufacturing execution with real-time process monitoring, SPC, data collection, specifications, digital workflows, and approvals. Detect deviations earlier, standardize processes, reduce waste, and strengthen compliance across operations.

Traceability & product genealogy

Track materials, equipment, processes, production events, and operator activity throughout manufacturing. Digital genealogy and production records help teams investigate issues faster, improve traceability, support audits, and strengthen operational compliance.

Connected worker & digital workflows

Replace paper and tribal knowledge with digital work instructions, contextual documents, alerts, approvals, and configurable operator experiences. Help workers execute consistently, access critical information faster, and make better decisions on the shop floor.

Manufacturing analytics & AI

Turn contextualized manufacturing data into actionable intelligence with analytics, predictive models, and AI. MCP support, expanded GraphQL APIs, and Chat with Proficy MES help bring conversational AI and contextual insights directly into MES workflows.

Scalable & resilient MES architecture

Deploy Proficy Smart Factory MES as SaaS or on premises with cloud-native Kubernetes support. High availability, enhanced scalability, security controls, and streamlined deployment help improve uptime and support mission-critical operations at scale.
Gartner MES Market Guide

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Velotic is recognized as a Representative Vendor in the 2026 Gartner® Market Guide for Manufacturing Execution Systems report.

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Proficy Smart Factory MES + Proficy Historian

The industrial time-series data foundation, capturing high-volume equipment and process data that Proficy Smart Factory MES can put into production context for performance, quality, genealogy, and analysis.

Collect industrial data at scale

Reliably capture high-volume time-series, process, and equipment data from across industrial systems, with high-speed collection, compression, and store-and-forward capabilities to help prevent data loss.

Store & manage data efficiently

Securely store and manage massive volumes of industrial data with high-performance archiving, compression, and scalable architectures designed to support equipment, plant, multi-site, and enterprise deployments.

Turn industrial data into insights

Make trusted historical and real-time data easily accessible for visualization, reporting, analytics, and other applications—helping teams understand performance, identify opportunities, and make better operational decisions.

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Proficy Smart Factory MES + Proficy Operations Hub

A centralized, web-based visualization layer that combines Proficy Smart Factory MES, Proficy Historian, Proficy HMI/SCADA, and other data into role-based operator and management experiences.

Centralize operational visualization

Bring MES, Historian, HMI/SCADA, and other industrial data into a single web-based interface. Create role-based dashboards and views that give operators and leaders the context they need to monitor performance and act faster.

Connect & contextualize industrial data

Connect disparate industrial data sources and applications, then transform and present information in operational context. Give users a unified view of real-time and historical data to improve analysis and decision-making.

Build industrial apps with low code

Rapidly create web-based industrial applications and dashboards with drag-and-drop configuration, reusable widgets, responsive layouts, and low-code/no-code tools—reducing development effort and accelerating time to value.

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Proficy Smart Factory MES + Proficy Scheduler

Extends MES upstream into finite-capacity production scheduling, connecting the production plan with actual shop-floor execution, consumption, events, and schedule adherence.

Plan production with real capacity

Create realistic production schedules based on actual capacity and constraints, including machines, labor, materials, tooling, routings, and shifts to improve scheduling accuracy and delivery commitments.

Optimize resources & production flow

Balance demand with available resources to identify bottlenecks, improve capacity utilization, reduce conflicts, and optimize production flow—helping increase throughput, schedule adherence, and on-time delivery.

Adapt schedules to real-time change

Respond quickly to downtime, material shortages, urgent orders, and changing priorities with visual scheduling and what-if analyses to help planners evaluate impacts, re-optimize production, and keep schedules aligned with shop-floor realities.

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Proficy Smart Factory MES + Kepware

Securely connects and normalizes data from machines, PLCs, and industrial systems, giving Proficy Smart Factory MES real-time production data to improve execution, OEE, quality, traceability, and decision-making.

Connect industrial devices at scale

Connect PLCs, machines, sensors, and other legacy and modern industrial devices using 150+ drivers and broad protocol support to securely access real-time OT data across lines, plants, and enterprises.

Aggregate & standardize OT data

Bring disparate device data together through a unified connectivity layer and transform proprietary protocols into standards such as OPC UA and MQTT—simplifying data access and reducing complex point-to-point integrations.

Bridge OT & IT systems securely

Securely deliver standardized industrial data to MES, SCADA, historians, cloud platforms, analytics, and AI applications—bridging OT and IT while reducing integration complexity and supporting scalable digital operations.

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  • Proficy Scheduler Brochure

    Learn how you can turn complex, constantly changing production environments into more stable, predictable, and profitable operations with Proficy Scheduler.

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  • Battery Manufacturing Kit

    Explore our Battery Manufacturing Kit and to see how a smart factory can optimize your manufacturing processes.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is a manufacturing execution system?

A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is a software platform that manages, monitors, and tracks production processes on the shop floor in near real time. An MES connects enterprise-level systems—such as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)—to the physical equipment and processes used in manufacturing, enabling better coordination, quality control, and operational efficiency across the plant. An MES’s role in digital transformation and smart manufacturing initiatives makes it a key enabler of modern industrial operations.

What is the difference between MES and ERP?

While both MES and ERP are essential systems in manufacturing, they serve different purposes. ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) software focuses on high-level business planning, including inventory management, procurement, and finance. MES, on the other hand, operates closer to the shop floor, offering timely insights into production, tracking materials, enforcing processes, and ensuring product quality. In short, ERP plans resources, while MES manages execution.

What is the difference between MES and SAP?

SAP is a widely used ERP platform that also includes an MES module. However, MES refers to a category of software solutions purpose-built to manage manufacturing operations. Dedicated MES platforms—like Proficy MES—often provide more advanced production capabilities, industry-specific features, and greater flexibility. While SAP’s MES functionality exists, many manufacturers prefer best of breed MES platforms for more robust operational support.

What is the difference between MES and SCADA?

MES and SCADA operate at different levels within the manufacturing tech stack. SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems are used to monitor and control equipment, typically providing continuous data from sensors and machines. MES sits above SCADA, aggregating that data to provide contextual, up-to-date insights into production processes, quality metrics, and performance indicators. SCADA focuses on machine-level data; MES enables plant-wide execution and optimization.

What is an example of manufacturing execution systems (MES)?

Examples of MES platforms include GE Vernova’s Proficy MES, Rockwell’s FactoryTalk, Siemens Opcenter, and AVEVA MES. These solutions help manufacturers coordinate production activities, monitor key metrics, and improve efficiency. Proficy MES is especially valued for its configurability, strong compliance features, and alignment with industry-specific requirements.

Which industries benefit from manufacturing execution systems (MES)?

MES is used across a wide range of industries, including Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Electronics, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, and Consumer Packaged Goods. Any manufacturer can benefit from MES—even those currently using manual or paper-based systems. Many MES platforms are tailored to specific industry requirements, offering features that improve compliance, productivity, and responsiveness.

What are the benefits of manufacturing execution systems (MES)?

Key benefits of manufacturing execution systems are: Real-time data collection and analysis: MES systems provide real-time visibility into production performance, enabling informed decision-making. Production planning and scheduling: MES helps optimize production schedules, resource allocation, and work order dispatch. Work instruction management: MES can deliver specific instructions to operators, reducing errors and improving consistency. Quality control and process monitoring: MES systems monitor production parameters, identify potential issues, and ensure product quality. Inventory management: MES tracks materials in real-time, minimizing waste and reducing inventory costs. Traceability and genealogy: MES systems enable detailed tracking of materials and components throughout the production process. Compliance and regulatory reporting: MES helps manufacturers meet regulatory requirements and industry standards.

How do you implement a manufacturing execution system?

Implementing an MES begins with evaluating current workflows and creating a digital representation—or digital twin—of the factory. The process involves mapping out shop floor activities, configuring the MES to reflect real-world operations, integrating it with systems like ERP and SCADA, and validating the setup through pilot runs. It requires cross-functional coordination, data modeling, and ongoing support for a successful rollout. Because MES implementation is complex and highly specialized, many manufacturers choose to work with experienced implementation partners. Professional MES services can help reduce deployment risks, ensure the solution aligns with business objectives, and accelerate time to value. These teams typically offer expertise in solution design, data integration, configuration, and user training—bringing best practices and proven methodologies to support a smooth and successful launch. Change Management is a critical part of implementing an MES therefore it's critical to partner with a vendor that can help operators, engineers and QA technicians adopt to a new system and way to perform their jobs. Learn more about our MES Implementation Services here: https://www.gevernova.com/software/products/manufacturing-execution-systems/implementation-services.

What are the key features of a manufacturing execution system?

Common MES capabilities include: - Production scheduling and dispatching - Quality control and process enforcement - Resource and labor management - Up-to-date production tracking - Performance and downtime analytics - Material traceability and genealogy - Compliance management These features help manufacturers improve operational control, streamline reporting, and support continuous improvement.

How does an MES support compliance with industry regulations?

MES systems play a key role in regulated industries such as Aerospace and Defense, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, and Food & Beverage. These platforms support electronic records, process enforcement, traceability, and audit-readiness. Proficy MES offers compliance features especially aligned with regulations in Aerospace and Defense, as well as Food and Beverage, and Consumer Packaged Goods that require oversight (e.g., skin-contact products like shampoo). Built-in capabilities such as electronic signatures help ensure regulatory adherence without compromising efficiency.