PINpoint MES Features
Compliance (3)
Standards & Regulations
Provides users with regulations to follow under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Permits
Allows users to track permits required for environmental and safety compliance
Certifications
Allows users to manage certifications to comply with regulations and standards
Administration (5)
Certificate Management
The ability to manage certivicates of compliance and certificates of analysis from suppliers.
Dashboards
A means to view and customize a large amount of pertinent data represented in one place.
Price/Margin Management
Track and manage the profit margin between the cost of a product and its selling price.
Resource Management
Process of planning, scheduling and executing the optimal and effective use of human capital across projects
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Risk Management (3)
Assessments
Allows users to determine potential risks that may impact employees or the environment
Operational Risk
Allows users to estimate the impact of EHS risks on the operations of the company
Supplier Evaluation
Allows users to evaluate suppliers using safety and environmental criteria
Additional Functionality (64)
Defect Tracking
Process of tracking logged defects (errors) in a product or service to create new versions to fix the error
Electronic Signature
Digitally sign online documents
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Nonconformance Tracking
Identify issues and deviations from specifications
Surveys & Feedback
Gauge satisfaction and receive information for improvement and success
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
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
Sales Analytics
Track in detail how users interact with your campaigns and pages (scrolling, button interactions, etc.)
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Food Traceability
Follows the movement of a food product and its ingredients through all steps in the supply chain
Bills of Material
Material list of manufacturing parts and associated costs
CRM
Built-in customer relationship management (CRM) capabilities or integration with a third-party CRM system
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Food Costing
Calculate the cost of each item in a recipe
Material Requirements Planning
Material requirements planning software manages the scheduling and inventory control for manufacturers.
Strategic Planning
At a high level, visualize a preferred outcome, define goals and identify specific steps to achieve them
Production Scheduling
Plan and schedule the use of production resources
Forecasting
Form predictions based on past and present data/trends
Allergen Tracking
View and track information about potential allergens in food items
Manufacturing Planning
Supports the effective planning of manufacturing production based on materials, labor, and machinery.
Quotes/Estimates
Generate quotes or estimates for customers
Manufacturing (17)
Workflow Management
Tools to create and adjust workflows to ensure consistency.
Product Lifecycle Management
Tools to plan the lifecycle of a product from design to manufacture and distribution.
Version Control
The ability to organize records of each version of a product and approve or veto designs.
Production Management
Manage the end-to-end production process for manufacturing operations
Quality Control
Ensure that quality requirements and standards are met across production processes
Expiration Date Management
Monitor expiration dates for inventory items
Inventory Management
Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply
Cost Management
Manage budgets, track and optimize spending and align capacity to workload demand
Recipe Management
Store recipes, enable recipe modification, and generate data required for production records
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Shop Floor Management
Manage and control operations that take place on the shop floor or factory floor
Supplier Management
Manage all supplier data and operations
Order Management
Manage and track customer orders for goods, investments, or any other purchases
Purchase Order Management
Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses
Nutrition & Allergen Management
Calculate nutritional analysis and allergens on menu items
Supply Chain Management
Manage the planning and execution of supply chain activities
Recall Management
Remove or recall products from the market
Quality system (7)
Document Control
Allow users to centralize and archive documents for quality management
Collaboration
Allows users to collaborate in real time with editing and commenting capabilities to minimize miscommunication
Analytics and Reports
Allows users to collects both vendor- and customer-facing data relevant to the product development lifecycle, and generates performance and health reports
Supplier Quality Control
Qualify, select, and monitor supply chain partners
Statistical Process Control
Statistical methods to assist with and maintain quality control of processes
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
Quality Control
Ensure that quality requirements and standards are met across production processes
Production Monitoring - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (5)
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Materials Movement
Track the movement of raw materials and components between the warehouse and the shop floor.
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Quality Control
Implement quality control checks to comply with industry standards and regulations.
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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
Integration - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (3)
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Machine and equipment
Allow for bidirectional data transfers between the software and industrial equipment.
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Manufacturing Software
Integrate with other manufacturing solutions such as ERP, quality management and asset management.
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Internet of Things (IoT)
Synchronize manufacturing data with IoT networks and devices.
Services (4)
Implementation
Assists customes through all the phases of the implementation process.
Training & Learning
Provides software users with training courses and learning content.
Customer Support
Delivers customer and technical support, directly or trough partners.
Professional Services
The vendor provides consulting services such as business process reengineering.
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
Platform (4)
Integration
Delivers APIs and standard integrations with other software systems.
Security & Privacy
Complies with security and privacy regulations and standards.
Mobile Access
Allows users to access the software using mobile devices.
Flexibility
Facilitates software configuration without the need for technical experise.
Inspection Management (3)
Templates
Allows users to choose from templates for multiple types of inspections such as safety or quality
Workflows
Provides users with workflows to assign tasks for audit and inspections
Corrective Actions
Allows users to identify corrective actions to address incidents and accidents
Nonconformance (19)
Conformance Records
Allows users to create, track and maintain accurate, auditable conformance records.
CAPA
Allows users to assign tasks for corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to employees in nonconformance
Change Management
Allows users to submit change requests and control plan revisions at any point in the production process and track all revisions.
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Policy Management
Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Incident Management
Manage and track all disruptions and incidents
Equipment Management
Monitor and maintain equipment used to manufacture and deploy products and services, and to reallocate assets where needed
Audit Management
Plan, schedule, and execute organization's accounts and assets to ensure compliance with policies and laws
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Risk Management
Process of identifying, evaluating, mitigating, addressing and reporting on potential risks or uncertainties
Communications Management
Record and track all relevant internal and external communications
Training Management
Track employee/learner's progression through training programs
Maintenance Management
Manage, maintain and track the performance of assets and equipment
Complaint Management
Obtain, monitor, and review customer feedback/complaints relating to products and services to improve customer satisfaction
Inspection Management
Track and manage inspections for worksites, vehicles, and/or equipment to remain compliant with industry standards
ISO Standards Management
Track and monitor processes/products to ensure they meet international standards developed by the ISO
Calibration Management
Schedule the calibration of instrumentation and maintenance requirements
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Data Collection and Analysis - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (4)
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Performance Analysis
Analyze production operations to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
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Machine and equipment
Allow for bidirectional data transfers between the software and industrial equipment.
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Document Control
Manage documents related to production and quality such as engineering drawings.
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Collect Manufacturing Data
Gather manufacturing data from multiple sources (software, equipment, and sensors).
Artificial Intelligence - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (1)
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Production Control - Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (5)
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Scheduling
Generate production schedules based on demand and inventory availability
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Dispatching
Create work orders and dispatch them based on availability of personnel and work stations.
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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
