More efficient processes through common sense together with software

MES Special from the gbo datacomp in Hoffenheim impressed with an interesting mix of topics and speakers.“Lean is common sense, so let's go,” said Dr. Sebastian Schlörke, lean management expert at Detmold-based Schlörke Training & Consulting, during his entertaining presentation at the MES Special by gbo datacomp GmbH in Hoffenheim. Attempt makes clever, eliminate resistance in the head and simply do it, was his conclusion that the audience consistently achieved. “It was impressive that Dr. Schlörke explained the Lean MES methodology without digging into technical terms. The focus of his presentation was clearly on content instead of bubbles, which made him pick up the decision makers,” explains Volker Schnittler, specialist on ERP, at the VDMA, “such presentations are fun and make you think. “In addition to Schlörke, further technical input was on the agenda of the successful MES Special. Michael Möller, managing director of gbo datacomp and Hartwig Düsing, head of branch north of gbo datacomp, gave an overview of the five process potentials, which include transparency, plant efficiency, throughput times, personnel efficiency and low-paper manufacturing. In addition, the options that BiSoftMes, which offers the in-house Manufacturing Execution System, in this context, based on practical examples. Lean and efficient production are the pillars of modern and efficient production, everyone involved was certain. An essential basis for decision-making is the right criteria, which include in particular the available key figures for comprehensive detailed planning. An overview of these and their identification in companies was supplemented by the workshop in Hoffenheim.mes, which was riddled with numerous technical suggestions, are ideal tools for technical controlling, according to the tenor, which was also confirmed by the best practice examples presented. “Many controllers are not even aware of how flexible an MES solution is. This was also shown by the numerous questions that contributed to a lively discussion,” Möller summarized. Getting better over the long term and avoiding mistakes when implementing lean management, the participants from Hoffenheim took this work assignment with them.This article was also published in the online edition of Panaorma environment published.