· Resource allocation and status: Use real-time data to track and analyze the status of resources, including machines, materials, and labor, to make allocation adjustments.

· Operations/detailed scheduling: Optimize performance by scheduling, timing, and sequencing activities based on priorities and resource capacity. 

· Dispatching production units: Manage production data flow in real time to easily make quick, calculated adjustments in production dispatching.

· Document control: Manage and distribute documents – including work instructions, drawings, standard operating procedures, batch records, and more – so they’re accessible and editable. 

· Data collection and acquisition: Track and collect real-time data about processes, materials, and operations and use it to make better decisions and increase efficiency.

· Labor management: Track worker schedules, qualifications, and authorizations to optimize labor management with less investment of time and resources from management.

· Quality management: Track quality deviations and exceptions for improved quality control management and documentation. 

· Process management: Manage the entire production process from order release to finished goods. Gain insight into bottlenecks and points that affect quality while creating full production traceability. 

· Maintenance management: Use data from your MES to identify potential equipment issues before they happen and adjust equipment, tool, and machine maintenance schedules to reduce downtime and increase efficiency.

· Product tracking and genealogy: Track the progress of your products and their genealogy for informed decision-making. Having the data of a product’s full history is extremely useful for manufacturers who must comply with government or industry regulations.

· Performance analysis: Compare results and goals to identify strengths and weaknesses in the overall process and use that data to make systems more efficient.