[ MasterC... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/mastercontrol-manufacturing-excellence/reviews) [ MasterC... Reviews ](https://www.g2.com/products/mastercontrol-manufacturing-excellence/reviews) # MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence Features ##### ## Data Management (5) Aggregation Consolidate manufacturing information from multiple sources Data Models Structure data using hierarchies to make it easier to use and manage Propagation Ability to trasnfer data between shop floor systems and software products Data Collection Provide features for manual and automated data collection Cleansing Process manufacturing information to remove errors and duplicated data Show More ##### ## Analytics (3) KPIs Include standard KPIs to monitor manufacturing quality Real Time Deliver real time data on manufacturing operations and processes Dashboards Customizable dashboards display KPIs and metrics in real time Show More ##### ## Production Control - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (5) Scheduling Generate production schedules based on demand and inventory availability Dispatching Create work orders and dispatch them based on availability of personnel and work stations. Execution Deploy work orders on the shop floor to personnel and equipment. Automated Scheduling Automatically create schedules based on business needs or employee availability and qualifications Maintenance Scheduling Schedule predetermined or ad hoc maintenance services and labor requests Show More ##### ## Production Monitoring - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (5) Materials Movement Track the movement of raw materials and components between the warehouse and the shop floor. Quality Control Implement quality control checks to comply with industry standards and regulations. Operations Traceability Monitor work orders execution to identify non conformity with scheduling. Safety Management Identify and assess hazards to ensure the well-being of employees, assets, and the environment Bills of Material Material list of manufacturing parts and associated costs Show More ##### ## Data Collection and Analysis - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (4) Performance Analysis Analyze production operations to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement. Machine and equipment Allow for bidirectional data transfers between the software and industrial equipment. Document Control Manage documents related to production and quality such as engineering drawings. Collect Manufacturing Data Gather manufacturing data from multiple sources (software, equipment, and sensors). Show More ##### ## Integration - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (3) Machine and equipment Allow for bidirectional data transfers between the software and industrial equipment. Manufacturing Software Integrate with other manufacturing solutions such as ERP, quality management and asset management. Internet of Things (IoT) Synchronize manufacturing data with IoT networks and devices. Show More ##### ## Artificial Intelligence - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (3) Predictive Analytics Use machine learning to predict production output or equipment downtime. Real-time Monitoring Identify deviations from optimal performance and recommend corrective actions in real-time. Adaptive Planning Generate intelligent production plans that can adapt to changes in real time. Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Manufacturing Intelligence (1) Proactive Assistance Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting Show More ##### ## Agentic AI - Manufacturing Execution System (2) Cross-system Integration Works across multiple software systems or databases Third-Party Integrations Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes Show More ##### ## Additional Functionality (35) Activity Dashboard Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities Shop Floor Management Manage and control operations that take place on the shop floor or factory floor Quotes/Estimates Generate quotes or estimates for customers Inventory Tracking Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items Resource Allocation Assign available resources to various projects and tasks Quality Management Focuses on improving processes by collecting data and spotting bottlenecks or other challenges. Built-in Accounting Accounting functionality within the system, not requiring integration with third-party tools Supplier Management Manage all supplier data and operations Purchase Order Management Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses Reporting & Statistics Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns Workflow Management Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks AI Copilot A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users Document Management Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location Product Information Management Import product information from third party sites or create your own, adjust descriptions and make other changes as required Project Management Plan and coordinate all the resources, costs and time needed to execute assignments Data Visualization Graphical representation of data Supply Chain Management Manage the planning and execution of supply chain activities Shipping Management Manage and track orders being shipped to customers Task Management Create, manage and track all task activities and progression Multi-Location Manage and support multiple locations Generative AI Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc. Performance Metrics A set of indicators that tracks the performance of networks, applications, systems, teams, etc. Order Management Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases Data Collection Process of gathering, measuring, and analyzing accurate data Compliance Management Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Search/Filter Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Data Import/Export Import and export data to and from software applications Barcode/Ticket Scanning Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking Cost Tracking Process to track, record, and analyze expenses that occurred over the entire duration of a given project Forecasting Form predictions based on past and present data/trends Estimating Estimate expected cost based on various factors before a project begins API Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases Inventory Management Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Production Management Manage the end-to-end production process for manufacturing operations Warehouse Management Manage and track operations and inventory within warehouses Show More ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![Kinetic](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4acd4a3205df7f3a63b451f04c2e9ad5/epicor-kinetic.svg "Kinetic") Kinetic 3.9/5(733) ](https://www.g2.com/products/epicor-kinetic/reviews) [ ![Epsilon3](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5cc6cb30982e2d18439969ba312d46df/epsilon3.svg "Epsilon3") Epsilon3 4.2/5(260) ](https://www.g2.com/products/epsilon3/reviews) [ ![L2L](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b080c6a472ec75bba8cfa97959deb80f/l2l.svg "L2L") L2L 4.3/5(216) ](https://www.g2.com/products/l2l/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/mastercontrol-manufacturing-excellence/competitors/alternatives) MasterControl Manufacturing Excellence Comparisons ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_81c28ada6ee5fe71374264312a64692e/plex-smart-manufacturing-platform.png "Product Avatar Image") Plex Smart Manufacturing... 4/5(74) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/mastercontrol-manufacturing-excellence-vs-plex-smart-manufacturing-platform) ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/small_square/small_square_787de5bc50baeab95a838aeef47e6b6f/epicor-kinetic.png "Product Avatar Image") Kinetic 3.9/5(733) [ Compare Now ](https://www.g2.com/compare/epicor-kinetic-vs-mastercontrol-manufacturing-excellence) ##### Categories on G2 [ Manufacturing Execution System ](https://www.g2.com/categories/manufacturing-execution-system)[ Manufacturing Intelligence ](https://www.g2.com/categories/manufacturing-intelligence) ##### Explore More [ Which browser-based CAD viewer has the best performance and markup tools for teams doing design reviews without sending files back and forth by email? 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