Manufacturing Execution
Automatic data capture from your existing equipment — combined with an intuitive shop floor operator console — giving every level of your organization real-time visibility and the reports they need to drive continuous improvement.
Every feature in the MES module
Select any feature to explore what it does and how it fits into your operation.
Production Reporting (OEE)
Comprehensive production reporting across every line, shift, and operator. OEE is calculated automatically from real-time machine data — no manual entry, no spreadsheets. Thirty-plus standard reports are available out of the box, with automated delivery by email at the end of every shift.
- 30+ standard reports — OEE, throughput, cycle time, and more
- Automatic downtime categorization by reason code
- Scrap and rework tracking tied directly to production counts
- Late-start and early-stop detection
- Automated shift reports emailed to supervisors and managers
- Drill down by line, shift, operator, or product
Downtime Tracking
Every downtime event is captured, categorized, and timestamped the moment it happens. Operators classify the reason code at the machine — giving you accurate, actionable data instead of vague end-of-shift guesses. Pareto analysis surfaces your most costly downtime causes so improvement efforts go where they matter most.
- Real-time capture of every downtime event
- Operator-assigned reason codes at the machine
- MTBF and MTTR tracking per machine and line
- Pareto charts by reason code, shift, and department
- Immediate escalation alerts to maintenance or management
- Trend analysis to identify recurring failure patterns
Scrap Tracking
Track scrap and rework in real time at the point of production. Operators log rejects by defect type and reason directly on the shop floor — giving quality and engineering teams the data they need to identify root causes quickly and reduce waste systematically.
- Real-time scrap and rework entry at the operator console
- Classify by defect type, defect reason, and location
- Scrap rate automatically factored into OEE quality score
- Trend charts and Pareto analysis by line, shift, and product
- Alerts when scrap rate exceeds configurable thresholds
- Tied to production counts for accurate cost-per-unit tracking
Constraint Manager
In any manufacturing line, one operation sets the pace — the constraint. Operations upstream and downstream shouldn't be penalized for losses they didn't cause. The Constraint Manager identifies your true bottleneck and protects the OEE scores of adjacent operations: if an upstream operation is down and can't feed parts, the downstream operation isn't penalized. If a downstream operation is full and can't accept parts, the upstream operation isn't penalized either.
- Identifies the true constraint operation on any line
- Protects OEE for operations starved by upstream downtime
- Protects OEE for operations blocked by downstream conditions
- Focuses your team's improvement energy on the real bottleneck
- Prevents misleading OEE data from masking actual performance
- Dynamically updates as production conditions change
Scheduling & Sequencing
Deliver production schedules to the shop floor in real time — no printed papers, no verbal updates, no confusion when plans change. Operators always see the current schedule on their console, and supervisors can push changes instantly. Sequence jobs across multiple machines and lines, and connect to your ERP for schedule download and production upload.
- Paperless schedule delivery to every operator console
- Real-time schedule changes pushed instantly to the floor
- Sequence and prioritize jobs across machines and lines
- ERP integration: schedule download and production upload
- Recipe download to machines for changeover guidance
- Actual vs. planned tracking by job and shift
Andon Calls
When a production line needs help — a machine stops, a quality issue surfaces, or a changeover is due — operators trigger an Andon call with a single button press. The right team is notified immediately through the Andon board, email, or SMS. Every call is tracked from trigger to resolution, giving supervisors visibility into response times and recurring problem patterns.
- Single button press to escalate any production issue
- Routes alerts to the right team — maintenance, quality, or management
- Real-time Andon boards visible across the shop floor
- Email and SMS notification delivery
- Tracks response time and resolution time per call type
- Pareto of call types and departments to guide improvements
Real-Time Visibility
Live production dashboards accessible anywhere — on shop floor screens, wall-mounted Andon boards, mobile devices, or any browser. See performance against targets as it happens. Supervisors and managers don't need to walk the floor or wait for end-of-shift reports to know what's going on.
- Live OEE, throughput, and downtime on shop floor displays
- Mobile-accessible dashboards for managers on the move
- Current performance vs. target shown in real time
- Colour-coded status indicators for instant recognition
- Configurable views by line, plant, or shift
- No delays — data updates continuously from the floor
Traceability
Capture serialized, unit-level, or lot-level traceability data automatically at the point of production. Every part's complete history — machine, operator, timestamp, process parameters, and inspection results — is stored and searchable. When a customer calls with a quality concern, you can pull up the full birth history of any part in seconds.
- Serialized, unit-level, or lot-level data capture
- Links products to operators, machines, and timestamps
- Process parameters tied to each unit or batch
- Full birth history reportable in seconds
- Respond to customer or regulatory requests in minutes
- Foundation for the DQS Track & Trace module
Shift Notes
Keep your teams aligned across every shift with structured, searchable notes tied directly to machines or products. Operators and supervisors can leave notes plant-wide or machine-specific — ensuring the incoming shift knows exactly what happened, what to watch for, and what's been escalated. Notes can also be tied to specific products running on that machine.
- Per-machine or plant-wide notes visible to all shifts
- Tie notes to specific products on a machine
- Timestamps and author tracking for every entry
- Incoming shift sees active notes immediately at login
- Searchable history for recurring issues or patterns
- Reduces verbal handover gaps and missed communications
"Left rear bearing running warm. Monitor closely — maintenance notified."
"Recipe updated for Part #A-421. New cycle time: 22.4s. Running well."
Process Variable Collection
Collect any signal from your equipment on conditions you define — time-based intervals, value ranges, or any time the value changes. Use collected variables to build trend charts, trigger alerts, and track process parameters over time. No custom programming required — configure collection rules through the 10in6 interface.
- Collect any PLC or sensor signal on configurable conditions
- Time-based, range-based, or change-triggered collection
- Trend charts and historical analysis for any variable
- Alerts when variables move outside defined limits
- Link process variables to specific products or jobs
- Foundation for SPC and quality parameter monitoring
Scrap by Component
Set up the Bill of Materials and product routing for any product, then track and scrap individual components as the part moves through each stage of the process. Instead of knowing only that a finished part was scrapped, you know exactly which component failed and at which operation — giving you precise material consumption and waste data.
- Configure Bill of Materials and process routing per product
- Scrap individual components at each process step
- Track material consumption through the full production flow
- Identify which components and operations drive the most waste
- Component-level scrap tied to overall OEE and quality data
- Supports accurate cost-per-unit and yield calculations
From raw data to real decisions
Connect to your equipment
10in6 connects directly to your existing PLCs and machines — no new hardware required in most cases. Data collection starts immediately.
Operators interact via the Console
The touch-screen Operator Console is purpose-built for the shop floor. Simple, role-specific, and designed for operators with no computer background.
Real-time dashboards go live
Production data appears on screens throughout the plant — and on your phone. Issues surface the moment they happen, not at end of shift.
Reports deliver automatically
Shift reports, OEE summaries, and custom KPIs are emailed to the right people at the right time. No manual report-building required.
"When we started using 10in6, OEE improved without specific fixes — just displaying the numbers enabled operators to react quicker."
Pair with quality and operations modules
All 10in6 modules share the same data foundation. Add quality or maintenance capabilities when you're ready.
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