An overwhelming majority of manufacturers believe digital product development is a new frontier, but few have launched initiatives aimed at creating smart factories. Deloitte’s services in manufacturing execution systems can help optimize end-to-end digital transformations.
The majority of manufacturers surveyed last year believe that smart factories will transform the way products are made and become the main driver of competition by 2025. Yet only some of them reported full conversion of at least one factory to “smart” status, and only about one third report having smart factory initiatives currently underway at all.
The gap between perceived importance and real action can be caused due to distractions emerging from the shop floor, including:
Many companies have invested in manufacturing execution systems (MES) over the past 20 years. But each plant’s MES solution is often unique—some are homegrown and others have been purchased from software providers. As a result:
The good news? In the past five years, significant consolidation and growth have occurred in the MES software market. Several major players have become leaders in the space. Technologies are being integrating more easily. Digital innovations are emerging, including:
But now manufacturers need to decide which capabilities to pursue and how to transition from their current operations to more modern digital product development capabilities before competitors.
Deloitte’s manufacturing execution system service is a process-led, turnkey approach to MES implementation. It’s founded on strong manufacturing operations capabilities, industry knowledge, deep MES system experience and open partnerships with MES solution providers and ecosystem players. Based on years of experience in manufacturing shop floor (re)design, we have developed preconfigured tools and templates to help speed your path to value with MES, including:
Deloitte MES can include IoT integration, low-code application development, and AR/VR capabilities. We can also share industry-specific MES leading practices and many lessons learned in other industries to add value to your implementation.
Our approach can help manufacturers enhance several areas of their business using:
Deloitte MES is available through a wide range of engagement options to help you tailor the implementation to your organization’s needs, culture, time frame, and budget as you progress in your digital maturity. With an approach that’s flexible and scalable to match your transformation objectives, organizations can achieve goals faster and create a sustainable path forward.
By choosing Deloitte’s MES services, you can jump-start intelligent and timely transformation toward smart factory capabilities that align with your organization’s broader goals.
Contact us to learn more about Deloitte MES or to discuss a specific challenge your organization is facing in its digital transformation journey.