SIMATIC PCS 7 process control system

Integration and synchronization of all business processes
with SIMATIC IT
Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) such as SIMATIC IT
from Siemens permit effective integration of production processes
and material management systems, and provide support
for the coordination of all production-relevant applications
and equipment in every production phase.
SIMATIC IT can be used to model the complete production
know-how, to precisely define the operating processes, and to
record data from the ERP and production levels in real-time. It
is then possible to control processes more effectively, to minimize
downtimes, production waste and reworking, to optimize
stock keeping, and to react rapidly and flexibly to different
customer requirements.
Modeling of the business and production processes is transparent,
understandable and independent of the control systems.
Thanks to these properties, it can be used at any company
location to standardize the operations. "Best practices"
are therefore available in all company sectors.
The plant and production models defined in the SIMATIC IT
framework can be saved at any time in libraries and used
again in other projects. This results in a significant reduction
in introduction and maintenance costs, and also to a significantly
shorter project duration.
SIMATIC IT's functionality and product architecture are in conformance
with ISA-95, the internationally recognized standard
for Manufacturing Execution Systems.
SIMATIC IT Production Suite
SIMATIC IT consists of various components designed for different
tasks which can be coordinated by the SIMATIC IT Production
Modeler.
The basic functions are implemented using SIMATIC IT components.
They are marketed in the form of product bundles of
various composition which permit optimum matching to individual
requirements:
■ SIMATIC IT MIS (Management Information System)
defines key performance indicators in agreement with the
plant model. Realistic evaluation of the plant performance
is possible with SIMATIC IT MIS.
■ SIMATIC IT Genealogy Management
for material management throughout the complete company
with observation of the statutory directives. Typical
tasks are reverse and forwards genealogy, fundamental
material monitoring, and synchronization of material master
data with the ERP system.
■ SIMATIC IT Orders Management
for order management from planning up to execution, including
shipping, replanning of sequences, supervision of
execution, and recording.
Bundles are additionally available which combine several of
those mentioned here. Each of these product bundles includes
one license for the following components (further licenses
are additionally available):
■ SIMATIC IT Report Manager
offers comprehensive reporting functions. It delivers valuable
knowledge on the company, and provides support for
compliance with statutory directives for ad hoc reporting
(e.g. EU directive EC 178/2002, US Bio-Terrorism Act).
■ SIMATIC IT Client Application Builder
provides the graphic HMI for MES applications on the basis
of a complete Web-based environment. Patented functions
for optimization of page refreshing are available
based on standard technology. The SIMATIC IT Client Application
Builder fully supports zero administration cost clients.
The MES product range of SIMATIC IT is rounded off by the following
components for special ISA-95 functions which are
also offered as stand-alone products:
■ SIMATIC IT Unilab
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for
management and control of laboratory data and processes.
■ SIMATIC IT Interspec
Specifications Management System (PLM) for management
and control of production specifications in the complete
company. The PLM facilitates product lifecycle management.
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