Manufacturing Execution Systems

Ahearn & Soper designs Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) that can make your manufacturing operation more accurate and effective by reducing non-value added labour. Our systems include different modules:

• The Work Order module allows the administrator to create and maintain the customer's order status. It also checks and reserves materials needed for the job.

• The Purchase Order (PO) module looks up all necessary data like supplier name, address, material description, and cost. It them generates Purchase Order(s) needed for the job. The PO can then be faxed or emailed to the raw material supplier(s).

• The Receiving module allows the receiver to use an wireless RF hand held terminal to receive materials, and automatically updates the inventory in real time. It also closes the corresponding Purchase Order.

• The Work-In-Process module also allows operators to use portable hand held terminals to record what materials are used for a work order or to record job costing information by time stamping the man-hours spent at each workstation.

• The Shipping module allows the shipper to use a hand held terminal to scan outgoing finished goods and the system then closes the corresponding work order.

• The Report module generates reports on current inventory, monthly purchases, and monthly sales.