In today’s smart factories, speed, accuracy, and real-time control are non-negotiable. While ERP systems excel at planning and business management, they fall short where manufacturing actually happens—the shop floor.
At Inventrax, we bridge this gap with purpose-built MES solutions integrated with SCADA, delivering real-time execution, visibility, and control exactly where it matters.
To build a truly digital factory, it’s critical to understand why ERP alone is not enough.
The ERP Limitation on the Shop Floor
ERP systems are designed for:
• Planning, scheduling, and resource management
• Inventory, finance, and order processing
• High-level reporting and compliance
What they can’t do effectively:
• Track real-time machine status
• Enforce work instructions at each operation
• Capture granular production data
• React instantly to downtime, quality issues, or deviations
ERPs operate in hours and days—shop floors run in seconds.
MES: Built for Real-Time Manufacturing Execution
A dedicated Manufacturing Execution System (MES) works directly on the shop floor.
What MES delivers:
• Real-time production tracking at machine and operator level
• Enforced workflows and digital work instructions
• End-to-end traceability for materials, batches, and units
• Quality checks embedded into production
• Seamless SCADA integration for live machine data
MES doesn’t replace ERP—it completes it.
ERP vs MES: The Clear Divide
ERP plans production.
MES executes production.
ERP answers what and when.
MES controls how, where, and why.
Without MES, factories operate blind between planning and execution.
Why Inventrax MES Makes the Difference
Inventrax MES, tightly integrated with SCADA, enables:
• Real-time shop floor visibility
• Faster issue detection and resolution
• Reduced downtime, scrap, and rework
• Automated quality enforcement
• Complete digital traceability
• Industry 4.0-ready, scalable operations
We help manufacturers move from reactive firefighting to predictive, data-driven execution.
Ready to Fix the Shop Floor Gap?
If your ERP isn’t delivering real-time control, visibility, or quality assurance, it’s time to add a dedicated MES.
Talk to Inventrax and discover how MES–SCADA integration can transform your shop floor into a truly smart manufacturing environment.
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