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Follow Parsec’s blog to stay up-to-date on the complex world of manufacturing with our team’s expert insight, trends and innovation on such topics as manufacturing execution systems, manufacturing operations management, production planning and scheduling, digital manufacturing, and more.
Featured Blog Posts
The Complete Guide to Implementing a Paperless Manufacturing System
Still relying on paper-based workflows? You’re not alone.
Smart Manufacturing
Industry 4.0
Operational Visibility
How MES Transforms Labor Management in Modern Manufacturing
Real-time insights bring clarity and control to workforce strategy.
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)
Labor Management
8 Manufacturing Dashboards for Supercharging Production
Production teams drowning in data need clarity to act fast. These eight purpose-built dashboards transform real-time metrics into operational clarity, helping teams monitor performance, quality, maintenance, inventory, and scheduling while aligning decisions across the shop floor.
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
KPI Monitoring
5 Manufacturing Technology Predictions Going into 2026
Emerging trends like AI integration, distributed MES, edge computing, and connected worker tech are reshaping how factories operate. These five forward-looking predictions show where innovation and strategic technology investment are steering manufacturing performance in 2026 and beyond.
Industry Insights
Industry 4.0
Data & Analytics
MES vs. MOM: Understanding Manufacturing Execution Systems and Manufacturing Operations Management
Execution systems and operations management overlap but serve distinct outcomes: MES focuses on real-time production control and traceability, while MOM ties execution to planning, quality, maintenance, and supply chain.
Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)
Automation & Control Systems
Operational Visibility
Lessons From the Edge: Real-World Insights on IIoT Device Deployment
Edge and IIoT deployments unlock real-time visibility and smarter decision-making. Practical implementation insights highlight strategies for connectivity, data integrity, security, and scalable architecture that integrate seamlessly with existing manufacturing systems.
IT / OT Convergence
Automation & Control Systems
Smart Manufacturing
Manufacturing Operations Management
Execution gets messy when planning, quality, maintenance, and supply chain live in silos. MOM connects these functions through interoperable systems and real-time visibility, showing why MES platforms like TrakSYS sit at the center of operations.
Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)
TrakSYS: Dynamic MES
Disconnected shop floors struggle with visibility and control. With TrakSYS, manufacturers can unify real-time data, automate workflows, and bridge enterprise systems with production execution, thereby boosting efficiency, traceability, quality, and continuous improvement.
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Top Highlights from the 2025 Infotech Data Quadrant
InfoTech’s 2025 Data Quadrant positions TrakSYS as a best-in-class MES, spotlighting exceptional customer trust, high vendor satisfaction, and universal renewal intent. These standout metrics reflect real user confidence in performance, support, and long-term value.
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Continuous Improvement
Digital Transformation
Why Your Electronic Permit to Work (e-PTW) System Needs an MES
Manual permit workflows slow operations and obscure compliance. Integrating electronic Permit to Work (e-PTW) with an MES brings digital visibility, enforces procedural controls, and links permits directly to production for safer, more reliable execution.
Digital Transformation
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Maintenance & Wrench Time
Downtime & Unplanned Stops
CMMS vs. EAM: Your Guide to Maintenance and Asset Management Systems
Both platforms support maintenance, but differ in scope and capabilities. CMMS handles basic work orders and schedules, while EAM extends to asset lifecycle, financials, and strategic planning—helping teams choose the right fit for their operations and goals.
Maintenance & Wrench Time
Data Overload & Poor Insights
Downtime & Unplanned Stops
Supply Chain & Operations
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