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Serving as a bridge between enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and plant-floor operations, Proficy Smart Factory MES provides a centralized system of record for production activities. It enables manufacturers to coordinate materials, personnel, and equipment in line with production plans while capturing granular operational data to support compliance, quality, and continuous improvement. Designed for use in discrete, process, and hybrid manufacturing environments, the software is offered as SaaS and also supports deployment across on-premise, virtual private cloud, and native cloud infrastructures. This flexibility allows manufacturers to align MES deployment with internal IT policies, cybersecurity requirements, and enterprise data strategies. Manufacturing, operations, and quality teams rely on Proficy Smart Factory MES to gain visibility into key production metrics, identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and ensure consistent product quality. The software is scalable across lines, plants, and enterprises and is used in industries such as food and beverage, consumer packaged goods, and complex discrete like machine manufacturing. Key capabilities include: • Production execution and tracking to manage work orders, monitor WIP, and align with schedules • Quality management tools to capture inspections, test results, and process deviations • Downtime and OEE tracking for monitoring performance and identifying improvement opportunities • Traceability and genealogy to track materials and product history across production stages • Integration with ERP and supply chain systems for synchronized production and inventory management Proficy Smart Factory MES helps manufacturers achieve higher efficiency, reduced variability, and greater operational insight by providing the tools needed to orchestrate production and drive performance improvement from the shop floor to the enterprise. 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