APS Platform MES

Innovative solution for supporting production execution processes

What is MES?

MES represents a comprehensive solution supporting all production processes of a metallurgical enterprise, enabling quick results and benefits from implementation.

This is achieved:

A unified approach for processing, storing, and analyzing data obtained during production
Complex calculations based on operational data and master data
Minimizing adaptation costs for continuous process improvement

MES Modules

APS Platform MES includes the following modules

Module Description

Melting Order
Scrap Yard
Dispatching
Automation of ESPC Processes
Certification
Pouring Assignment
Equipment Management
Continuous Casting
Deviation Management
KPI

Key Benefits

Improved equipment utilization rate
Reduced defect rate
Process monitoring at every production step
Unified knowledge base for continuous process improvement
Dynamic routing of orders until the last minute
Reduced raw material costs
Predictable quality

Submodules

Administration of all types of materials
Receiving, tracking, and issuing of materials at the level of materials and batches
Management of scrap yards, bunkers, small parts departments, semi-finished products, and equipment

Quick response to production issues by changing released production line schedules
Management of the state of production line schedules

Production Schedule Execution Management

Material receipt and assignment
Tracking of material movement and processing along the production route
Monitoring of equipment and personnel status
Recording of all production data
Basis for reporting and quality control

Main Functions

Master Data Management
Sample and Inspection Management
Test Batch Management
Statistical Quality Control
Final Acceptance
Standard Interface with LIMS
Quality Control Plan
Defects
Material Genealogy
Intermediate Control
Deviation Management

Main Principles

Key Benefits

Complete material genealogy tracking
Reduced defect rate
Automated quality decision-making
Model allowing adherence to the highest quality control standards
Propagation of test results to all materials in the batch
Real-time adaptation of production processes

Key Benefits

Optimization of warehouse capacities and minimization of material movement
Reduction of downtime
Ensuring accuracy in inventory
Increased throughput due to optimized transportation solutions