# Best Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software - Page 5 *By [Nathan Calabrese](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/nathan-calabrese)* Manufacturing execution system (MES) software is used by manufacturers to monitor the production process. Manufacturing companies benefit from MES by tracking real-time production data, which they can use to optimize the production output. Manufacturing execution systems is used mostly by production managers, shop floor supervisors, and the employees involved in the production process. Managers and supervisors utilize MES software to implement production plans and monitor efficiency, as well as to detect potential issues and implement corrective actions. Shop floor employees use this type of software to follow their work schedules, allocate resources to the right workstation for each production stage, and alert supervisors and managers when something goes wrong. MES software requires data from supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA), which are utilized to manage and control the equipment used in production. It is also critical for manufacturers to integrate this type of software with their [ERP solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp) to transfer information on production performance, materials consumption, and so on. For large and complex manufacturing processes, it is important to integrate MES with solutions such as [product lifecycle management (PLM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/plm), supply chain management, and [enterprise asset management (EAM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-asset-management-eam). To qualify for inclusion in the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) category, a product must: - Implement production plans and schedules and adjust them when required - Allocate resources (human and material) to each production stage and activity - Provide shop floor employees with detailed plans on which tasks to perform during the production cycle - Deliver visual representations of the shop floor as well as physical locations of workstations and equipment - Allow managers to monitor movements of materials and personnel on the shop floor in real time - Capture data from SCADA systems and analyze it to track equipment performance - Help managers identify potential production issues and take action when needed - Include reports, dashboards, and analytics capabilities to track production output, resource utilization, or equipment performance ## How Many Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 270 ### Category Stats (May 2026) - **Average Rating**: 4.4/5 - **New Reviews This Quarter**: 59 - **Buyer Segments**: Mid-Market 61% │ Enterprise 30% │ Small-Business 9% - **Top Trending Product**: Xpedition Enterprise (+0.075) *Last updated: May 18, 2026* ## How Does G2 Rank Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 2,500+ Authentic Reviews - 270+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category. ## Which Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software Is Best for Your Use Case? - **Leader:** [SAP Digital Manufacturing](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-digital-manufacturing/reviews) - **Highest Performer:** [AMFG](https://www.g2.com/products/amfg/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence](https://www.g2.com/products/mastercontrol-manufacturing-excellence/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [PINpoint MES](https://www.g2.com/products/pinpoint-mes/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [Epsilon3](https://www.g2.com/products/epsilon3/reviews) ## What Are the Top-Rated Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software Products in 2026? ### 1. [Schedlyzer](https://www.g2.com/products/schedlyzer/reviews) Schedlyzer is a versatile, powerful and affordable software tool for scheduling order-driven, high-mix, low- volume production. Schedlyzer generates an optimal production schedule without resource overloading almost instantaneously based on rigorous, finite capacity scheduling logic. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate Schedlyzer?** - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Schedlyzer?** - **Seller:** [OPTISOL](https://www.g2.com/sellers/optisol) - **HQ Location:** College Station, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/966960 (2 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business ### 2. [SMARTer Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/smarter-manager/reviews) SMARTer Managers Standard Edition includes everything you need to run your manufacturing and production, including tracking job cost. **Average Rating:** 3.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate SMARTer Manager?** - **Quality of Support:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) **Who Is the Company Behind SMARTer Manager?** - **Seller:** [SMe Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sme-software) - **Year Founded:** 2001 - **HQ Location:** Athol, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/sme-software-inc- (3 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business #### What Are SMARTer Manager's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Inventory Management (1 reviews) - Manufacturing Integration (1 reviews) - Scheduling Efficiency (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Limited Functionality (1 reviews) - Poor Reporting (1 reviews) ### 3. [smartfactory.guide](https://www.g2.com/products/smartfactory-guide/reviews) Sonic Technology provides Digital Lean Management without any Excel spreadsheets and Whiteboards. We analyze your Lean Management processes, digitalize them in a lean app that can be used intuitively by operators, foremen and the management. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate smartfactory.guide?** - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) **Who Is the Company Behind smartfactory.guide?** - **Seller:** [Sonic Technology](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sonic-technology) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** Stuttgart, DE - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sonic-technology/ (14 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise #### What Are smartfactory.guide's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Efficiency (1 reviews) - Features (1 reviews) - Integrations (1 reviews) - Manufacturing Integration (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Integration Issues (1 reviews) - Learning Curve (1 reviews) ### 4. [Tall Emu CRM](https://www.g2.com/products/tall-emu-tall-emu-crm/reviews) Tall Emu CRM is a comprehensive customer relationship management (CRM) software system designed to streamline business operations and enhance customer interactions. Tall Emu CRM offers a wide range of features and benefits tailored to meet the needs of businesses across various industries. Contact Management: Tall Emu CRM allows businesses to effectively manage their contacts, including customers, leads, and vendors, in one centralised platform. Users can easily access contact information, communication history, and interactions. Sales Automation: The CRM offers robust sales automation tools, such as lead management, opportunity tracking, and sales forecasting. This helps sales teams prioritise leads, track sales pipelines, and identify opportunities for growth. Marketing Automation: Tall Emu CRM enables businesses to automate marketing campaigns, including email marketing, social media integration, and lead nurturing. Users can create personalised marketing strategies to engage customers and drive conversions. Customer Service: With built-in customer service features, businesses can efficiently manage customer inquiries, support tickets, and service requests. The CRM provides a unified platform for resolving issues and delivering exceptional customer support. Benefits: Improved Efficiency: Tall Emu CRM streamlines business processes, automates repetitive tasks, and eliminates manual data entry, resulting in improved efficiency and productivity. Seamless integrations with MYOB and Xero accounting software means no double entry and reduced chance of errors. Enhanced Customer Relationships: By centralizing customer data and interactions, businesses can deliver personalised experiences, build stronger relationships, and increase customer satisfaction. Increased Sales Revenue: The CRM's sales automation capabilities help sales teams prioritize leads, close deals faster, and maximize revenue opportunities, leading to increased sales performance. Effective Marketing Campaigns: Tall Emu CRM empowers businesses to create targeted marketing campaigns, track campaign performance, and measure ROI, resulting in more effective marketing strategies and higher conversion rates. **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 9 **How Do G2 Users Rate Tall Emu CRM?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) - **Quality of Support:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Ease of Admin:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Tall Emu CRM?** - **Seller:** [Tall Emu](https://www.g2.com/sellers/tall-emu) - **Year Founded:** 2002 - **HQ Location:** Sydenham, AU - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/tall-emu/ (8 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 67% Small-Business, 22% Mid-Market #### What Are Tall Emu CRM's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (3 reviews) - Customer Support (2 reviews) - Customer Management (1 reviews) - Ease of Learning (1 reviews) - Easy Access (1 reviews) **Cons:** - CRM Limitations (1 reviews) - Difficult Customization (1 reviews) - Feature Issues (1 reviews) - Integration Issues (1 reviews) - Limited Automation (1 reviews) ### 5. [The Planner](https://www.g2.com/products/the-planner/reviews) Plan/Ezy is the visual production scheduling software you always wanted for planning and scheduling your factory or job shop. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate The Planner?** - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) **Who Is the Company Behind The Planner?** - **Seller:** [Keyvak Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/keyvak-software) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 6. [TilliT](https://www.g2.com/products/tillit-tillit/reviews) The TilliT Digital Manufacturing Operations software enables fully paperless operations by integrating production, quality, and maintenance processes in a single low-code cloud platform. Light-weight and easily deployed TilliT combines asset performance monitoring, OEE, work order execution, quality management, knowledge management and production scheduling driven by workflow automation and AI optimization. By connecting to existing equipment or by using our suite of IoT sensors, TilliT brings together people, products, processes and equipment for complete operational control. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate TilliT?** - **Quality of Support:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) **Who Is the Company Behind TilliT?** - **Seller:** [TilliT](https://www.g2.com/sellers/tillit-05abfe48-8715-4f6b-9215-9346c3b64576) - **Year Founded:** 2021 - **HQ Location:** Brisbane City, AU - **Twitter:** @GoTilliT (11 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/gotillit/ (8 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 7. [Valor](https://www.g2.com/products/siemens-digital-industries-software-valor/reviews) Valor solutions optimize PCB design/manufacturing with a complete digital-twin flow. Valor DFM assures manufacturability, while the process tools suite helps you create complete manufacturing data. Manufacturing Solutions ensure an efficient shop floor and first-time-right electronics production. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 2 **How Do G2 Users Rate Valor?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Ease of Use:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Ease of Admin:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Valor?** - **Seller:** [Siemens Digital Industries Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/siemens-digital-industries-software) - **Year Founded:** 1980 - **HQ Location:** Plano, Texas - **Twitter:** @siemenssoftware (36,968 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/28423178/ (20,658 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business ### 8. [WinSPC](https://www.g2.com/products/winspc/reviews) WinSPC is software to help manufacturers optimize their processes, the end goal of which is the ultimate goal of all manufacturersthe highest quality products for the lowest possible cost. **Average Rating:** 3.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate WinSPC?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) - **Quality of Support:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Ease of Admin:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) **Who Is the Company Behind WinSPC?** - **Seller:** [Winspc](https://www.g2.com/sellers/winspc) - **HQ Location:** Tampa, Florida, United States - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/advantive-software/ (672 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 9. [XERP](https://www.g2.com/products/xerp/reviews) XERP is an ERP software in Bangladesh for Garments/ Textiles Industries, Flour Mills & Plastic container manufacturing companies. **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1 **How Do G2 Users Rate XERP?** - **Quality of Support:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) **Who Is the Company Behind XERP?** - **Seller:** [Extreme Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/extreme-solutions) - **Year Founded:** 2005 - **HQ Location:** Chittagong, BD - **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/xerp-software-in-bangladesh (9 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market ### 10. [10in6](https://www.g2.com/products/10in6/reviews) The 10in6 Manufacturing Management System automates processes, collects data and provides visibility and accountablility to manufacturing processes. It improves productivity, reduces downtime, and drives operational excellence. The modular platform includes real time and historical OEE tracking, digital quality checks, digital work order tracking, andon calls, production scheduling, automated data collection, reporting and alerting. **Who Is the Company Behind 10in6?** - **Seller:** [10in6](https://www.g2.com/sellers/10in6) - **Year Founded:** 2008 - **HQ Location:** Kingsville, CA - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/10in6-incorporated (8 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 11. [2020 Insight](https://www.g2.com/products/2020-insight/reviews) Transform your manufacturing operations with Insight, the specialized ERP solution from Cyncly, formerly known as 2020. Learn More at -\> https://www.2020spaces.com/2020products/2020insight/ Product Overview: Seamlessly integrating your existing processes, Insight ensures a smooth flow of information from bid to installation. Tailored for cabinet, furniture, and millwork manufacturers, Insight optimizes efficiency and cost savings. Enjoy end-to-end functionality from streamlining bid and order entry processes up to the shipment and installation process. With Insight, experience the power of integrated systems, enhancing productivity for businesses of all sizes. **Who Is the Company Behind 2020 Insight?** - **Seller:** [Cyncly](https://www.g2.com/sellers/cyncly) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **Twitter:** @CynclyCo (146 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/cyncly/ (3,593 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 12. [Abaca](https://www.g2.com/products/abaca/reviews) Abaca is a comprehensive packaging manufacturing solution designed to address complex production requirements within a single, integrated software system. It caters to various sectors, including corrugated packaging, distribution, and maintenance, offering a suite of business management tools such as accounting, reporting, scheduling, customer relationship management (CRM), and document management. This all-in-one platform ensures optimal performance in a secure and user-friendly environment. Key Features and Functionality: - Packaging Management: Abaca's intelligent system centralizes all business operations, reducing data entry errors and enhancing efficiency. Its consistent interface simplifies user adoption and provides authorized users with real-time access to critical information. - Accounting: The Global 3000 accounting module offers multi-company and multi-currency processing, extensive profit center analysis, and retains historical data as needed. It includes General Ledger, Debtors Ledger, Creditors Ledger, and Cash Manager functionalities, facilitating comprehensive financial management. - Electronic Document Management: This feature generates digitally encrypted, tamper-proof documents that can be sent via EDI, email, or printed. The system automatically archives every document instance for easy retrieval, promoting a paperless environment. - Reporting and Analytics: Abaca provides a suite of operational and management reports delivered in PDF or Excel formats, allowing users to view, print, save, or email reports as needed. Standardized formats and electronic filing enhance readability and storage efficiency. - Scheduling: The visual planning board offers a clear view of the entire production plan across all machines, supporting multi-site and multi-stage scheduling. Schedulers can utilize drag-and-drop functionality to adjust jobs and manage machine capacity effectively. - Customer Relationship Management (CRM): The integrated CRM system prevents data duplication and can trigger workflows manually or automatically, ensuring timely follow-ups on inquiries and orders. - Optional Modules: - Customer Portal (Portal 3000): A web-based application providing managers, sales representatives, and customers with 24/7 access to key business data across devices. - Barcoding Upgrade (RF 3000): Enhances stock control accuracy through wireless barcoding, facilitating efficient inventory management and stock-taking processes. Primary Value and User Solutions: Abaca streamlines the entire packaging manufacturing process by integrating various business functions into a single platform. This integration reduces manual data entry, minimizes errors, and enhances operational efficiency. The system's scalability and flexibility allow it to adapt to diverse business types, including corrugated packaging, paper-related products, and distribution. By providing real-time access to critical information and automating workflows, Abaca empowers businesses to make informed decisions, improve customer relationships, and optimize overall performance. **Who Is the Company Behind Abaca?** - **Seller:** [Advantive](https://www.g2.com/sellers/advantive) - **Year Founded:** 2022 - **HQ Location:** Tampa, FL - **Twitter:** @Advantive_ (54 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/advantive-software/ (719 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 13. [ADVARIS Cable Solution](https://www.g2.com/products/advaris-cable-solution/reviews) ADVARIS provides intelligent software solutions tailored for industries such as length-based manufacturing and batch production. Their offerings include Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution System (MES), Product Data Management (PDM), and Plant Maintenance (MRO) systems. By leveraging modular and industry-specific software, ADVARIS aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and quality in production processes. Their services also encompass consulting, system integration, and 24/7 support to meet the unique demands of their clients. **Who Is the Company Behind ADVARIS Cable Solution?** - **Seller:** [ADVARIS Informationssysteme](https://www.g2.com/sellers/advaris-informationssysteme) - **Year Founded:** 1997 - **HQ Location:** Bruchsal, DE - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/advaris-informationssysteme-gmbh/ (18 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 14. [AgileOps](https://www.g2.com/products/agileops/reviews) AgileOps is a comprehensive operations management software developed by Emerson, designed to enhance the efficiency and reliability of industrial processes. It offers a suite of tools that enable real-time monitoring, control, and optimization of operations, ensuring seamless integration across various systems. Key Features and Functionality: - Real-Time Monitoring: Provides continuous oversight of operational parameters, allowing for immediate detection and response to anomalies. - Advanced Analytics: Utilizes data-driven insights to optimize performance and predict potential issues before they escalate. - Seamless Integration: Ensures compatibility with existing systems, facilitating smooth implementation without disrupting current operations. - User-Friendly Interface: Offers an intuitive design that simplifies navigation and operation for users at all levels. Primary Value and Solutions: AgileOps addresses the critical need for enhanced operational efficiency and reliability in industrial settings. By providing real-time monitoring and advanced analytics, it empowers organizations to proactively manage their processes, reduce downtime, and improve overall productivity. The software's seamless integration capabilities ensure that businesses can adopt it without significant overhauls to their existing systems, making it a practical and valuable solution for modern industrial operations. **Who Is the Company Behind AgileOps?** - **Seller:** [Emerson Electric](https://www.g2.com/sellers/emerson-electric) - **HQ Location:** St Louis, US - **Twitter:** @Emerson_News (20,226 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/emerson (50,284 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** NYSE: EMR ### 15. [ajaw MRP 3](https://www.g2.com/products/ajaw-mrp-3/reviews) We help manufactrures standarize there bussines by giving them the tools they need for the industry. Our goal is to help as many manufactrues optain the real time data they need to create decisions. **Who Is the Company Behind ajaw MRP 3?** - **Seller:** [Ajawmrp](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ajawmrp) - **Twitter:** @Ajawmrp (1 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/ajawmrp/ (1 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 16. [akaMES](https://www.g2.com/products/akames/reviews) As an All-in-one MOM/MES package, akaMES not only provides the core functions of a manufacturing execution systems but also covers part of an ERP system and help with the interactions between human and machines in a factory. **Who Is the Company Behind akaMES?** - **Seller:** [FPT Information System](https://www.g2.com/sellers/fpt-information-system) - **Year Founded:** 1994 - **HQ Location:** Hanoi - **Twitter:** @fpt_software (2,244 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/fpt-information-system/ (2,632 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 17. [ARCSTONE](https://www.g2.com/products/arcstone-arcstone/reviews) Arcstone's arc.ops is a comprehensive Manufacturing Execution System designed to empower manufacturers by providing real-time data visualization, control, and optimization of their operations. By integrating seamlessly with IoT sensors, machines, ERPs, and workstation tablets, arc.ops offers a holistic view of the manufacturing process, enabling facility managers to make informed decisions that enhance efficiency and product quality. Key Features and Functionality: - arc.app Mobile Application: Utilizes inbuilt barcode/QR-code scanning and offline capabilities to track production processes via mobile devices. - Dashboard and Report Designer: Allows customization of dashboards and reports using a suite of visual controls and data sources to meet specific analysis and reporting requirements. - Inventory+: Manages inventory as a Bill of Materials , tracks item locations within warehouse areas, and prints custom barcodes for each inventory item. - Strategic Process Map: Creates a visual map of processes and operations, updated live, to monitor and track manufacturing activities. - arc.flow Process Orchestration: Enables the design and configuration of customizable orchestration flows using an extendable list of functionality blocks such as trigger events and tasks. - Document Manager: Serves as a central repository for manufacturing drawings and files, providing organization, access control, and traceability. - Optimize+: Optimizes scheduling based on constraints such as time, sustainability metrics, or machine usage. - Training Module: Tracks personnel training and automatically grants access based on valid qualifications, including completion of training checklists and uploading of certificates. - arc.quire Machine Connectivity: Connects and pulls machine data with support for industry-standard protocols. - E-forms: Creates custom forms to capture any data and integrates them with Arcstone’s or third-party systems. - Scheduler+: Automatically schedules based on custom conditions, assigns the best available resources, and accounts for asset changeover delays and frozen zones where the work schedule is locked. - Workflow Builder+: Nests workflows and builds workflows with conditional logic; allows editing and adjusting workflows after they are scheduled; supports dynamic workflow parameters. - Checklist+: Captures production and quality data in configurable checklists with data auto-population, inbuilt conditional logic checks, audit trails, and digital signatures. - Equipment Maintenance and Calibration: Provides a complete solution to schedule regular maintenance and calibration for assets. - Single Sign-On: Enables SSO to use Active Directory credentials for system sign-on. By harnessing real-time data, arc.ops addresses critical challenges in manufacturing, such as improving operational efficiency, reducing production costs, and ensuring product quality. Its modular design allows for a tailored MES solution that fits the unique needs of each business, facilitating a smoother transition into Industry 4.0 practices. **Who Is the Company Behind ARCSTONE?** - **Seller:** [ARCSTONE](https://www.g2.com/sellers/arcstone-18991a6d-4319-46a4-8750-5b1821e8db68) - **Year Founded:** 2013 - **HQ Location:** Singapore, SG - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://linkedin.com/company/arcstone-pte-ltd (22 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 18. [Atlas MES](https://www.g2.com/products/atlas-mes/reviews) Atlas MES s an automated system for production process management. It manages plans, understands technology, and knows the regulations. Analyze work in real time and get detailed statistics. Quick setup without programming. Atlas MES provides high-quality products! **Who Is the Company Behind Atlas MES?** - **Seller:** [Atlas Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/atlas-software-06b9fbb1-5bfa-49c8-971d-6bec21586cac) - **HQ Location:** United States - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlas-software/ (40 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 19. [Atollogy Manufacturing Operations Management](https://www.g2.com/products/atollogy-manufacturing-operations-management/reviews) Atollogy was founded to give managers real time reporting on critical activities and events in their shops. With Atollogy, decision makers are fed actionable intelligence in real time, enabling them to take immediate action to correct an operational issue and get to back full production. Atollogy’s Manufacturing gives you the full picture by measuring both machines for utilization and people for efficiency. True productivity can now be captured. **Who Is the Company Behind Atollogy Manufacturing Operations Management?** - **Seller:** [Atollogy](https://www.g2.com/sellers/atollogy) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 20. [ATS ADOS](https://www.g2.com/products/ats-ados/reviews) ATS ADOS is a manufacturing execution software that collects, reports and analyses data from diverse operations and transfers the processed information to wherever it is needed. **Who Is the Company Behind ATS ADOS?** - **Seller:** [ATS Applied Tech Systems](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ats-applied-tech-systems) - **Year Founded:** 1986 - **HQ Location:** Haarlem, North Holland, Netherlands - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/ats-global/ (860 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 21. [autfactory](https://www.g2.com/products/autfactory/reviews) autfactory is a software solution designed to optimize production processes in factories. It helps manufacturers improve how their machines, workers, and systems work together. Made by AUTFORCE, a company based in Austria, this software collects real-time data from machines and people on the shop floor. It then uses that data to reduce waste, improve quality, and increase efficiency. The main goal of autfactory is to make production smarter, faster, and more reliable by using clear digital tools and automation. Use Cases Machine Monitoring and OEE Optimization autfactory continuously tracks machine data in real time. It calculates OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) to help identify downtime, bottlenecks, and productivity losses. This allows production teams to react quickly, improve machine performance, and reduce waste, leading to higher efficiency and lower costs. Predictive Quality and Early Warnings using AI By analyzing live production data, autfactory helps detect quality issues before they cause defects. With built-in predictive quality tools, the software identifies abnormal trends and sends early alerts. This ensures stable processes, less scrap, and better product quality, without relying only on final inspections. Digital Worker Guidance and Rework Support autfactory provides clear, step-by-step digital instructions for tasks like machine setup, rework, or testing. Workers are guided using pictures, text, or checklists, making complex procedures easier and error-proof. This not only speeds up training but also ensures consistent results across shifts. Automated Test Benches and Reporting autfactory automates product testing such as for electronics, automotive parts, or packaging. Test procedures run automatically, data is logged and analyzed instantly, and custom reports are generated. This removes manual work, improves test accuracy, and reduces testing time and cost. AI-Based Root Cause Analysis With integrated AI, autfactory can analyze large amounts of production and test data to find the root causes of issues like downtime, scrap, or performance drops. It spots hidden patterns and gives actionable insights, allowing teams to solve problems faster and prevent them from happening again. Centralized Data and Custom Dashboards autfactory connects machines, sensors, databases, and legacy systems (like ERP or MES). All data is brought together and shown in clear dashboards, giving real-time visibility into production. This makes reporting easy and helps managers make faster, data-driven decisions. autfactory is a smart factory tool that: - Connects machines and data - Guides workers step by step - Automates testing and analysis - Alerts early for quality issues - Uses AI to find problems and trends It’s built for manufacturers who want to run a leaner, cleaner, and smarter production. Whether you're testing products, improving workflows, or tracking performance, autfactory gives you the digital tools to take full control of your production. **Who Is the Company Behind autfactory?** - **Seller:** [AUTFORCE Automations](https://www.g2.com/sellers/autforce-automations) - **Year Founded:** 2000 - **HQ Location:** Lebring, AT - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/autforce-automations-gmbh/ (26 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 22. [Authentise Flows](https://www.g2.com/products/authentise-flows/reviews) Authentise Flows enables teams to easily & formally plan, manage, execute & track industrial engineering and manufacturing operations. Authentise Flows provides capabilities for Workflow order definition & management; Digital work instructions; Supply chain engagement; Live, real time monitoring, Traceability, Compliance & reporting. As a result Authentise Flows can help reduce cycle times with automation, improve productivity with optimized processes and help drive compliance, with standard processes and auditability **Who Is the Company Behind Authentise Flows?** - **Seller:** [Authentise](https://www.g2.com/sellers/authentise) - **Year Founded:** 2012 - **HQ Location:** Philadelphia, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/authentise (33 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 23. [AUTONOMOUS MANUFACTURING AI software](https://www.g2.com/products/autonomous-manufacturing-ai-software/reviews) SMARTECH's innovative AI-based Autonomous Manufacturing software is a breakthrough solution that goes beyond traditional industrial automation and brings real time autonomy to production lines. Autonomous Manufacturing drives multi-dimensional improvement to three critical parameters: cost, productivity, and quality, and offers exceptional capabilities to wood-based panel manufacturers to mitigate their challenges. **Who Is the Company Behind AUTONOMOUS MANUFACTURING AI software?** - **Seller:** [SMARTECH](https://www.g2.com/sellers/smartech-53f82bc2-4f6d-4226-a074-dd5413c1c194) - **Year Founded:** 2005 - **HQ Location:** Caesarea, IL - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/smartech-ahexioncompany/ (44 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 24. [Avantguard](https://www.g2.com/products/avantguard/reviews) Avantguard is an Atlas Copco solution to help our customers to build their products with high quality and safety using their resources efficiently. Combine with our Smart Integrated Assembly solutions, it provides Agility to sustainability. Avantguard ensure assembly process across all product variants, detecting errors and guiding operators through complex tasks, as well as through the repair process. Incorrect repairs account from 30-40% of product recalls and safety issues. Avantguard controls and manages factory workflows, reducing errors and downtime for high-quality production. Resulting in reductions in lead time and costs associated with rework, while simultaneously lowering scrap material costs. It can find root causes from missing or loose tightening, incorrect or defective parts or assembly process. **Who Is the Company Behind Avantguard?** - **Seller:** [Atlas Copco](https://www.g2.com/sellers/atlas-copco) - **Year Founded:** 1873 - **HQ Location:** Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/atlas-copco/ (35,068 employees on LinkedIn®) ### 25. [Azumuta](https://www.g2.com/products/azumuta/reviews) Azumuta offers software solutions to augment the skills of the connected workforce. The platform assist manufacturing companies by driving performance, enabling factory workers to learn, solving in-line quality issues, and offer information progressively on the factory floor. Azumuta’s software connects operators, supervisors and managers to every single manufacturing aspect, and supports a culture of constant improvement. Azumuta is a modular online platform that helps people in a factory environment to increase productivity and quality of production by better communication and technological support. Azumuta’s software modules include the following: - Digital Work Instructions - Quality Assurance - Skills Matrix & Training - Audits & Digital Checklist - Continuous Improvement / CAPA **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 14 **How Do G2 Users Rate Azumuta?** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10) - **Quality of Support:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Ease of Admin:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Azumuta?** - **Seller:** [Azumuta](https://www.g2.com/sellers/azumuta) - **Year Founded:** 2013 - **HQ Location:** Gent, BE - **Twitter:** @Azumuta (61 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/azumuta/ (35 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 43% Mid-Market ## What Is Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software? [ Manufacturing](https://www.g2.com/categories/manufacturing) ## What Software Categories Are Similar to Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software? - [Quality Management Systems (QMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/quality-management-qms) - [Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/advanced-planning-and-scheduling-aps) - [Manufacturing Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/manufacturing-intelligence) --- ## How Do You Choose the Right Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software? ### What You Should Know About Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software ### What is Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software? Manufacturing execution system (MES) software helps manufacturers execute production plans by implementing work orders on the shop floor. While enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems help manage production schedules, MES software manages manufacturing operations. Sometimes referred to as manufacturing operations management software, MES allows manufacturers to track production cycles to identify bottlenecks, monitor quality in real time, and measure shop floor performance. MES is a critical component of industry 4.0 which aims to improve digital transformation by automating manufacturing processes. According to research by Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association (MESA) International, MES is an essential part of a manufacturer’s software ecosystem. **What Does MES Stand For?** MES stands for manufacturing execution systems, which describes how this software differs from ERP for manufacturing. MES manages the execution of production orders created in ERP systems. #### **What Types of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software Exist?** MES types vary depending on how the software is delivered and the industry focus of the solution. **Industry-specific or agnostic** MES functionality depends on the type of manufacturing the solution is being used for. The main manufacturing categories are discrete (medical devices, process pharmaceuticals, and engineering) to order. Mixed-mode ERP combines two or all of these manufacturing categories. For instance, the aerospace industry requires discrete ERP for parts and ETO ERP to assemble an aircraft.  **Standalone or part of a suite** MES is usually sold and used as a standalone software solution but can also be deployed as part of a more extensive manufacturing suite that generally includes other software such as ERP systems and quality management systems.  ### What are the Common Features of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software? The following are some core features within MES software that can help users improve quality and increase productivity: **Resource allocation:** Production requires raw materials, ingredients, and components to manufacture finished products, as well as labor and equipment. All these resources are allocated to production orders by MES systems based on the quantities required and their availability.  **Shop floor management:** Dispatching employees on the factory floor is essential in any manufacturing process. Using resource planning, MES assigns technicians to equipment and workstations and ensures everyone knows what to do and when by creating clear work instructions. **Production scheduling:** While the production process is defined in advance, production orders may change either because manufacturers adjust their priorities or because of issues such as defective equipment and lack of inventory.  **Production monitoring:** MES tracks production output and product quality while also focusing on traceability across all production stages. Monitoring should provide real-time data so production and quality managers quickly identify issues that may negatively impact production, equipment, and employees. **Data collection and analysis** : MES collects production data which is transferred to other information systems such as business intelligence to analyze manufacturing performance, production costs, and equipment efficiency. ### What are the Benefits of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software? The main benefits of MES are: **Production visibility:** MES provides visibility into all stages of the production process with real-time updates on what is being manufactured, the estimated time to completion, and who is in charge.  **Reduced costs:** Better visibility helps manufacturers avoid costly errors that may compromise an entire production batch if not detected early. It also allows other departments like accounting to track production costs.  **Increased productivity:** By using MES, shop floor employees know precisely what they need to do and how. Also, production managers can optimize equipment use through planning, thus reducing downtimes, which reduces the wait time between production cycles. **Improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE):** OEE is a global standard used to measure manufacturing productivity. It is often used as a benchmark to compare a manufacturer's performance with its peers in the same industry. MES helps improve OEE scores, a significant competitive advantage for manufacturers. ### Who Uses Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software? **Production managers:** To execute production orders, managers need to implement manufacturing business processes on the shop floor. MES also provides real-time visibility into everything on the factory floor, from production activities to quality inspections and equipment maintenance. **Shop floor employees:** Shop floors are, by definition, paperless since production employees need to focus on using and supervising equipment. MES is designed to be easily accessed on mobile devices or touch terminals, allowing employees to find the information and work instructions they need quickly.  **Quality managers:** Quality professionals use MES to define workflows for inspections and testing to determine nonconformance and implement corrective actions. For instance, a batch of ice cream that isn't sweet enough can be adjusted by adding more sugar. However, if it's too sweet, the batch may be compromised, so it's critical for quality supervisors to detect issues before their impact is irreversible. ### What are the Alternatives to Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software? Alternatives to MES software can replace this type of software, either partially or entirely: [ERP software](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp): ERP solutions that include MES modules are the only viable alternative to MES software.  #### Software Related to Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software Related solutions that can be used together with MES software include other manufacturing software such as: [ERP systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp-systems) **:** ERP for manufacturing, such as discrete ERP, process ERP, ETO ERP, and mixed-mode ERP, identify production requirements based on demand and create production plans that consider the availability of inventory, employees, and equipment. MES uses all this information to execute production orders on the shop floor.  [CAD & PLM software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cad-plm) **:** Product design and engineering teams use this software to launch new products or improve existing ones. Product information such as components, bills of materials, and technical specifications need to be transferred to ERP software to plan production and finally to MES for production execution. Production data can also be transferred from MES and ERP back to PLM systems to gather information through the entire product lifecycle. [Quality management systems (QMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/quality-management-qms) **:** Quality managers need to ensure that the products manufactured by the company comply with standards and regulations for health and safety, sustainability, or ethical procurement. QMS is used to identify which compliance applies to the manufacturer and how to enforce it during production.  [Asset management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/asset-management-f3e79baa-6f93-4d40-b734-16e9b562fc14) **:** Asset management software tracks equipment downtime and monitors maintenance management operations to avoid asset failures and accidents. Through connectivity with MES, asset management solutions can analyze real-time shop floor data on all fixed assets used in production.  [Supply chain management software (SCM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/supply-chain-management): SCM manages all activities related to purchasing raw materials and ingredients for production and shipping finished goods. Logistics processes need to be synchronized with production through MES and ERP so that manufacturers know what they need to buy to satisfy demand and how and when to deliver products to customers exactly. ### Challenges with Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software MES software solutions can come with their own set of challenges.  **Integration:** MES can only work together with ERP systems for manufacturing, which makes integration between the two systems critical for manufacturers. While MES vendors provide integration with the most popular ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft, hundreds of other ERP solutions require custom integration. MES also needs to integrate with [supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software](https://www.g2.com/categories/supervisory-control-and-data-acquisition-scada) to capture data from the industrial equipment used on the shop floor.  **Complexity:** Since MES was designed for manufacturers, the software can be as complex as the company's operations. For instance, aerospace manufacturers usually have much more complicated processes than fashion and apparel companies. As a result, MES for aerospace is also more complex, making it challenging to implement and maintain. **Cost:** The complexity of the software and additional expenses like custom integration can make MES quite expensive, especially for SMB manufacturers. For this reason, SMBs prefer to buy ERP software with MES functionality, which may not always provide all the features they need.  **Regulatory compliance** : MES software needs to comply with regulations and industry standards for manufacturing. For example, the ISA 95 standard aims to safeguard the information exchange between MES and other systems such as ERP. There are also numerous local, national, and international regulations for quality control, which vary by industry. For example, industries like food and beverage or pharmaceuticals are usually higher regulated than discrete manufacturing sectors. ### Which Companies Should Buy Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software? **Manufacturers:** Only manufacturing companies can benefit from using MES since they need to create and implement work orders and work instructions, manage routing and sequencing for production activities, track work in process (WIP) and product quality, and sometimes rework finished products to comply with customer requirements.  ### How to Buy Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software #### Requirements Gathering (RFI/RFP) for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software As mentioned above, MES can provide industry-specific functionality, which should be the primary focus when creating a requirements list. Other essential requirements to consider are the delivery model of the software (cloud or on-premises) and integration with ERP and other software used in manufacturing. #### Compare Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software Products **Create a long list** A buyer can create a long list of products by eliminating those solutions that do not provide features specific to their industry. For example, a fashion and apparel company won't benefit from using an MES solution designed for food and beverage.  **Create a short list** To create a short list, buyers need to ask vendors to provide detailed information on how their products help with the requirements mentioned above. In addition, companies should require information on MES pricing, implementation, training, and support to further differentiate between vendors. Finally, customer references and product reviews can provide authentic though subjective feedback about vendors and their products. **Conduct demos** While it's difficult to simulate shop floor operations, a demo should aim to show how a buyer can use the MES in production following a real-life scenario. It is also essential to see how MES integrates with ERP and other solutions. Finally, the MES vendor should demonstrate how the system supports unplanned changes to standard operations. #### Selection of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software **Choose a selection team** The selection team for MES should include production managers, supervisors, end users, quality managers, members of the maintenance team, and the IT department.  **Negotiation** While pricing negotiation is essential, buyers should obtain other benefits such as free 24/7 global support or advanced training.  **Final decision** The final decision should consider all the factors mentioned above: requirements, demos, pricing, and the services offered by the vendor.  ### What Does Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software Cost? An MES solution's cost comprises the standard license price plus additional customization, implementation, training, and support fees.  #### Return on Investment (ROI) To determine the ROI of an MES solution, manufacturers need to identify its benefits, such as reducing production times or increasing output, then compare them with the costs mentioned above.  ### Implementation of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software **Who is Responsible for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software Implementation?** While the buyer and its production team are ultimately responsible for implementing the solution, the vendor and its partners should be an integral part of the process. Therefore, close cooperation between buyer and vendor is critical for the success of the implementation. **What Does the Implementation Process Look Like for Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software?** MES implementation should start with a clear description of manufacturing processes, integration requirements, and quality control procedures. When applicable, the next step is data migration from other systems such as ERP or PLM and the old MES solution. MES configuration and deployment should only happen after the steps above have been completed.  **When Should You Implement Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software?** If MES is acquired together with a new ERP system, it is recommended that the two solutions be implemented simultaneously. By implementing MES and ERP together, manufacturers ensure that the workflows and processes are consistent across both systems and that production data is captured and transferred optimally. Manufacturers should not implement MES during peak season since it can disrupt operations and cause delays and potential losses.  ### Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Software Trends **Cloud computing** While MES has been delivered as an on-premises solution for decades, more and more vendors now offer cloud solutions. Some vendors provide both options, making the transition to the cloud less disruptive. New vendors usually provide cloud-only MES software, which has the main benefit of being designed for the cloud, while older MES solutions have been moved to the cloud without fundamental changes to the source code.  **Market consolidation** Due to the complexity of the software, which makes development difficult, MES vendors are pretty rare and tend to be acquired by large ERP providers such as SAP, Oracle, and Infor. PLM vendors like Siemens also acquired MES systems. This trend is expected to continue, and most MES products acquired will likely be incorporated into more extensive ERP or PLM systems. **Internet of things (IoT)** IoT helps manufacturers transfer data between fixed assets and equipment and production facilities or shop floor locations. This improves data accuracy and reduces redundancy. Also, real-time information can help manufacturers identify nonconformant production and adjust operations to avoid significant losses. IoT platforms specifically designed for manufacturing are known as [Industrial IoT](https://www.g2.com/categories/industrial-iot) (IIoT) and provide advanced features for intelligent manufacturing such as digital twins and manufacturing intelligence.