Frequently Asked Questions

MES (manufacturing execution system) is a manufacturing information system that manages processes in production (from machine communication to production planning and control). It includes processes that ERP systems are not able to accommodate and thus enables efficient production management.

In principle, the Maintenance module can be implemented as a stand-alone system, but it is important to remember that the efficiency of using this module increases with the corresponding input/output data.

Yes, ideally by implementing a pilot project (usually putting basic functionalities and user scenarios into operation on a limited number of machines). Another way to experience the benefits of MES PHARIS in practice is a reference visit to a MES PHARIS user, which can be part of a business meeting.

ERP systems do not address advanced functions in production – e.g. on-line communication with machines, unique identification of pieces, machine linking, product packaging, program uploading, etc. Manufacturing in ERP is handled in a narrower perspective – usually only through basic functions for reporting of manufactured pieces.

Yes, we have many years of experience with many types of machines and we can set up communication between them and MES PHARIS. Even for very old machines we are able to collect information at least about cycles. The solution does not depend on the make of the machine, but on its capabilities. The machines then communicate with MES PHARIS via standard interfaces (Euromap, OPC, Printer port) or via digital cards.

After basic training, operators are able to work with the terminal very quickly. It is definitely not time consuming like regular paperwork. And certainly not when taking into account the additional processing of paper documentation and its error rate. Numerous examples of the opposite can be shown in practice – increased efficiency and savings.

Not only because of the very wide range of modules, functionalities and user scenarios. We see efficient production management as a partnership and in this context we offer over 20 years of experience in the development and successful implementation of MES PHARIS. MES PHARIS is a Czech product with development and support in the Czech Republic.

The Production Logistics module covers the internal logistics of materials, products and semi-finished goods. The APS module takes into account material availability in terms of production planning. Warehousing itself from a business process perspective is not a standard functionality of MES systems, it is an issue addressed within ERP systems. MES PHARIS also communicates with ERP systems in terms of materials to provide related functionalities.

In the case of MES PHARIS license sales, customers are provided with server licenses that entitle them to run a server with the MES PHARIS application and client licenses that allow users to work with MES PHARIS within web clients (system administration and common use) and terminals in production (operators). Server licenses can be run both on customer servers and in the PHARIS cloud environment. MES PHARIS licenses can be purchased and rented as a service (SaaS).

Print templates can be managed in MES PHARIS and linked to packaging units. Once the packaging is filled in production, MES PHARIS allows the necessary labels to be printed immediately and applied to the packaging units by the operators.

It depends on the scope of the implementation project and the individual milestones of the system commissioning (whether the first user scenarios are waiting for the last ones to be completed). The length of the implementation can be significantly influenced by the cooperation of the customer’s employees. Typically, implementation is completed in 2 to 12 months.

The customer is expected to cooperate in hardware installation, machine networking, etc. Furthermore, cooperation in defining and debugging individual processes is required. It is necessary to select a key user among the employees who will be trained as a system administrator.