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TrakSYS

The smart factory platform for digital manufacturing excellence.

Overview

A unified MES platform built for real-time operations, data contextualization, and scalable digital transformation.

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What's New

Discover the latest TrakSYS features, enhancements, and product innovations driving manufacturing excellence.

What's Next

A preview of upcoming capabilities and Parsec’s long-term MES product vision.

Trust & Compliance

Built on compliance & system integrity, and industry-specific compliance standards.

Approach

See how TrakSYS delivers results across equipment, data, and teams.

Connect

Integrate seamlessly with equipment, PLCs, and enterprise systems to unify OT and IT.

Converge

A powerful data hub for normalizing, contextualizing, and harmonizing manufacturing information across systems.

Control

Execute production workflows, manage exceptions, ensure quality control on the shop floor.

Command

Monitor and manage operations in real time with centralized visibility and insights.

Manufacturing Execution System

How an MES connects your shop floor, data, and teams.

Technical

Dive into architecture, extensibility, and integration capabilities.

Architecture & Tech Stack

Explore how TrakSYS is built—modular, scalable, and enterprise-ready from the core.

API & Extensibility

Leverage robust APIs and SDK to extend TrakSYS across your digital ecosystem.

Integrations

Connect to ERP, SCADA, LIMS, historians, and more with low-code tools.

Smart Devices

Lightweight IIoT devices for machine and sensor data collection into TrakSYS.

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Meet TrakSYS IQ

AI built into the MES platform. Ask questions of live operational data and build plant apps without custom code.

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IQ Assistant

Ask in plain language. Get answers and charts from live plant data.

IQ Build

Compose and deploy plant apps without custom code.

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Solutions

By Use Case

Solve real manufacturing challenges with TrakSYS.

Connected Worker

Enable seamless communication, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making for workers.

Digital Transformation

Accelerate your journey from paper-based systems to connected, intelligent operations.

Real-time Visibility

Gain the insights into production performance, bottlenecks, and OT trends across sites.

Data-driven CI / Kaizen

Implement lean initiatives with data to support continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

IT Governance

Ensure secure, scalable, and compliant MES deployments aligned with enterprise IT standards.

OT Governance

Centralized control, monitoring, and performance at the plant floor with configurable, production-ready MES applications.

Standardizing MES Across Sites

Ensure MES consistency across sites adhering to IT and OT governance, scalability, configurability, and low-code.

By Function

Purpose-built solutions for every manufacturing function.

Batch

Ensure consistent batch execution, traceability, and compliance across regulated, high-volume environments.

Compliance

Meet stringent regulatory standards with secure, auditable MES systems built for complex operations.

Energy

Monitor and reduce energy consumption with real-time insights that support sustainability and cost savings.

Inventory

Gain visibility and control over raw materials, WIP, and finished goods with streamlined inventory management.

Lean

Support lean initiatives  with MES tools that drive efficiency, reduce waste,  and optimize production.

Maintenance

Proactively manage equipment health and reduce downtime with predictive and preventive maintenance tools.

Performance

Measure and improve OEE and plant productivity with real-time performance tracking.

Production

Orchestrate end-to-end production processes with visibility, control, and agility at scale.

Quality

Enforce quality standards, monitor deviations, and ensure product integrity from line to shipment.

Traceability

Track materials and processes across every step of production to ensure transparency and compliance.

By Process

Support for batch, discrete, and continuous manufacturing.

Highly Regulated

Ensure traceability, compliance, and audit-readiness in GMP and FDA-regulated environments.

Batch

Support complex recipes, batch tracking, and process control requirements for batch processes.

Continuous

Support automation and manufacturing excellence handling high product mix.

Discrete

Monitor production scheduling, enforce quality control, and improve equipment performance in discrete manufacturing.

By Industry

Capabilities that align with your sector’s standards and regulations.

Food & Beverage

Ensure product quality, traceability, and uptime in high-speed, high-volume environments.

Life Sciences

Support GMP compliance, batch integrity, and full traceability in regulated pharma and biotech environments.

Consumer Packaged Goods

Drive efficiency, reduce waste, and increase visibility across daily packaging and production lines.

Specialty Chemicals

Control complex process formulation, batch execution, and regulatory compliance.

Automotive

Track part-level production, enforce quality standards,  and support high-mix,  just-in-time assembly.

Industrial Manufacturing

Unify operations across discrete and process workflows with flexible,  site-adaptable MES tools.

By Role

Aligning executives, IT, and OT around performance.

Executive / Strategy

Track ROI, identify trends, and guide transformation with clear insights across people, processes, and systems.

IT Managers

Ensure scalable, secure MES deployment through modern integrations and IT governance.

OT Managers

Operational excellence with real-time data visibility, advanced tools for quality, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

By Size

MES that scales with you, from plant-level to global enterprise.

Enterprise

Global, multi-site manufacturers looking to standardize and scale MES across geographies.

Mid-size

Flexible, cost-efficient solutions for growing manufacturers with evolving digital needs.

Emerging

Lightweight MES capabilities to build a digital foundation from day one.

Services

Parsec Professional Services

MES expertise to accelerate time-to-value and ensure long-term success.

Our Approach

A proven methodology to deliver rapid time-to-value with scalable, sustainable MES deployments.

Methodology & Framework

Discovery, design, deployment, and adoption—a repeatable, success-driven process.

Templates & Standards Governance

Maintain MES best practices across sites, partners, and versions with centralized oversight.

Service Offerings

Implementation services, architecture guidance, and support for your solution.

Delivery Services

End-to-end solution design, deployment, cutover, and hypercare.

Advisory Services

Strategic oversight to align your MES program with TrakSYS best practices.

Managed Services

24/7 solution support for issue resolution, incident reporting, and proactive system monitoring.

Supported Delivery Models

Flexible deployment models built around your business.

Parsec-led

End-to-end delivery from our expert team—ideal for strategic initiatives and global rollouts.

System Integrator-led

Work with certified partners for localized implementation and regional scalability.

Customer DevOps-Led

Empower your internal teams to own MES delivery using TrakSYS as a digital foundation.

Hybrid Approaches

Leverage a flexible delivery model combining Parsec, partners, and internal teams.

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The Business Value of TrakSYS

A Qualitative and Quantitative Value Study by IDC

Data Quadrant: TrakSYS Earns Top Rankings for MES Excellence

This independent report highlights the real-world value manufacturers achieve with TrakSYS—including best-in-class features, trusted support, and strong ROI.

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Case Studies

Real-world success stories from manufacturers using TrakSYS to drive measurable results.

Product Videos

Short, focused videos of TrakSYS features and use cases.

Analyst Reports & Surveys

In-depth research, including the annual State of MES Survey.

Blog

Insights on MES trends, digital transformation, and operational excellence.

News & Events

The latest Parsec news, media coverage, and industry insights.

Tools & Support

Everything you need to learn, use, and succeed with TrakSYS.

TrakSYS Training

Self-paced courses, certifications, and learning paths to deepen your TrakSYS expertise.

Documentation Portal

Technical information, developer guides, and  admin tools.

Customer Support

Access technical tickets, updates, and service-level resources.

Partner Portal

Find tools, docs, and assets for Parsec’s integrator network.

About Us

Meet the team behind TrakSYS and our mission to make manufacturing as simple as possible.

Our History

From our founding to today, discover the story behind Parsec’s as simple as possible mission.

Bessemer Venture Partners

Backed by BVP, we’re building a future-ready company grounded in operational excellence.

Join Our Team

Build your career while shaping what’s next in manufacturing technology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about Parsec and TrakSYS.

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Tell us your requirements and we’ll show how TrakSYS fits with a tailored proposal.

Speak with an Advisor

Let’s discuss your manufacturing goals and how TrakSYS supports them

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Interested in joining the TrakSYS integrator ecosystem? Let’s connect.

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News and Events

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17 Strategies for Biz Owners Facing Big Challenges in Tough Markets

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Original Publication

Fast Co. Executive Board

Published On

15 Nov 2024

Last Updated

03 Nov 2026

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Parsec's Eddy Azad contributed to Fast Co. Executive Board's “17 Strategies for Biz Owners Facing Big Challenges in Tough Markets.”

4. Focus on Efficiency

Even with great ideas and loyal customers, external pressures can be overwhelming. My advice is to focus on efficiency—optimize operations, manage cash flow tightly, and explore partnerships that can alleviate supply chain or financial burdens. Don’t be afraid to pivot or scale back temporarily to ensure long-term survival and growth. Stay adaptable. – Eddy Azad, Parsec Automation Corp.

Read the full article on Fast Co. Executive Board