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Identifying the Role of Manufacturing Execution Systems in the IS Landscape: A Convergence of Multiple Types of Application Functionalities
Waschull, S., Wortmann, J. C. & Bokhorst, J. A. C., 1-Sep-2019, Advances in Production Management Systems. Towards Smart Production Management Systems: IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2019. Ameri, F., Stecke, K. E., von Cieminski, G. & Kiritsis, D. (eds.). Cham: Springer, p. 502-510 9 p. (IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology; vol. 567).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › Academic › peer-review

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- Identifying the Role of Manufacturing Execution Systems in the IS Landscape
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Manufacturing execution systems (MES) enable the detailed control of manufacturing operations, i.e. they facilitate digital and integrated shop-floor systems as envisioned by Industry 4.0. Yet, many manufacturing organizations struggle to integrate MES and demarcate it from other information systems (IS) in manufacturing. Therefore, this paper explores how MES can be functionally and technologically distinguished from other IS to determine its (future) role in the IS landscape. To provide an answer, this research applies the conceptualization of IS into five application functionalities and underlying enabling technologies. They are referred to as transaction processing, interactive planning, analytics, document management and process monitoring and control systems. We found that MES merges different types of application functionality into one system through its diverse functional requirements, and therefore can be characterized as technologically heterogeneous, in contrast to other ‘classical’ systems. MES then also takes on a central integrating role in the IS landscape. The findings offer an explanation for the challenges associated with the adoption of MES functionality, and highlight the importance of addressing integration questions in light of Industry 4.0.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Advances in Production Management Systems. Towards Smart Production Management Systems |
Subtitle of host publication | IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2019 |
Editors | Farhad Ameri, Kathryn E. Stecke, Gregor von Cieminski, Dimitris Kiritsis |
Place of Publication | Cham |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 502-510 |
Number of pages | 9 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-3-030-29996-5 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-3-030-29995-8 |
Publication status | Published - 1-Sep-2019 |
Event | IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2019 - Austin, United States Duration: 1-Sep-2019 → 5-Sep-2019 |
Publication series
Name | IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology |
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Volume | 567 |
ISSN (Print) | 1868-4238 |
ISSN (Electronic) | 1868-422X |
Conference
Conference | IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2019 |
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Country | United States |
City | Austin |
Period | 01/09/2019 → 05/09/2019 |
Event
IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference on Advances in Production Management Systems, APMS 2019
01/09/2019 → 05/09/2019
Austin, United StatesEvent: Conference
- Application functionality, Industry 4.0, Integration, Manufacturing execution systems
Keywords
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