Industry Challenge
Regulatory compliance and product recalls are creating the demand for greater transparency throughout the entire manufacturing process. Life Sciences manufacturers are also under constant pressure to reduce all aspects of manufacturing costs, increase productivity, improve quality and decrease production cycle times to meet customers demands. Stringent regulations such as the 21 CFR Part 11, CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 require automated and up-to-date manufacturing records. Furthermore, Manufacturers require real-time shop-floor data to optimize production and assist in managerial decisions. Solution
Applied Materials Medic MES - Manufacturing Execution System
For over 20 years, Applied Materials has been a leading provider of MES solutions for complex discrete manufacturers. Applied Materials Medic MES manages key production processes, captures of full product genealogy, and provides full visibility to all key areas of the production process. With Applied Materials Medic MES, companies can: - Maintain comprehensive electronic Device History Records (eDHR)
- Monitor and manage Work In Process(WIP) across your entire global operations
- Create dynamic workflows(routes) to ensure best practices are executed
- Leverage best of breed Statistical Process Control(SPC) capabilities
- Track serialized(barcode or RFID) units or lots throughout the entire production process
- Manage production across multiple global locations
- Seamlessly integrate key ERP and PLM information, Work Orders/Manufacturing Bill Of Materials into manufacturing processes
- Leverage flexible manufacturing reports for in depth analysis Monitor and manage Work In Process(WIP) across your entire global operations
These capabilities lead to significant improvements in the manufacturing process including:
- Complete inventory management and visibility
- Shortened production cycles
- Significant yield improvements
- Decreases in time required for root cause analysis
- A more Lean manufacturing process
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"ERP applications still cannot be reliably extended deep into the real-time MES environment"
-Kenneth F. Brant, The Gartner Group
"Applied Materials is in a better financial position than most MES providers for discrete manufacturing, and has built adequate cash and securities to allay MES software users' concerns about business viability."
Strong Positive Rating
-Kenneth F. Brant, The Gartner Group
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