MES software for your manufacturing

Our GFOS solution for production data acquisition is ideal for event-driven acquisition of data in the manufacturing process. The easy-to-use system enables a completely paperless documentation of all production processes and resources in the process. As a part of our MES software, the PDA module provides valid data, with which direct target-actual comparisons can be made and visualized at various levels. This helps you in optimizing processes and making your entire manufacturing process more efficient.

Constant monitoring of important process data (temperature, pressure, etc.) ensures that transparent information about the actual status of systems and manufacturing process is available at all times. Process data diagrams can be used to visualize and accurately analyze processes. This allows any deviations and trends to be identified reliably and at an early stage. If predefined limit values are violated, defined groups of persons or the responsible operating personnel can be specifically informed about them.

Thanks to a powerful software for machine data acquisition, you will receive up-to-date reports on the status and activity of your machines in realtime. Machine statuses can be promptly recorded, possible causes for faults can be identified and suitable solutions can be found. Furthermore, as a supplement to your MES software from GFOS, this module also offers the option of quickly visualizing all data and transferring it to other departments or systems. In addition, the module is designed for maximum compatibility so that older machines can also be connected in a standardized manner. This allows you to increase the data quality of your manufacturing process seamlessly and sustainably.

Lower your consumption over a long term and reduce inefficiencies - our energy data collection software is here to support the digitalization of your company. The software is capable of constantly recording and processing data about electricity, water consumption and steam as well as typical process data automatically. This means that you always have the latest information, without the need for time-consuming and error-prone self-readings. As part of the MES software, our energy data collection software provides valuable overviews of consumption and helps you to take valid data into consideration for further planning. This also increases the profitability of your business.

Our shopfloor control makes it possible for you to control your production orders accurately. Schedule employees, materials or machines for specific orders, define production blocks or leave the assignment of suitable workstations to the software itself. Entire scenarios with variable parameters (more workforce, more shifts) can also be simulated for planning purposes. This helps in efficient distribution of resources while at the same time, making it possible to identify any planning conflicts in the manufacturing process on time so that they can be resolved in good time.

Our maintenance software helps you ensure long-term availability of your machines as well as efficient use of all your equipment. Support by means of “predictive maintenance” is an ideal addition to our MES software solution. Maintenance plans can be created quickly and maintenance orders can be automatically assigned. Manage tools and manufacturing-related equipment intuitively at any time, even when you are on the move. Thanks to the option of time and manufacturing-optimized blocking, there are no disruptions to the operating process and your machines continue to remain fully operational.

Quality management is an essential aspect of every production project. Our intelligent QM software makes it possible for you to define test parameters, test frequencies and fault tolerances yourself and adapt them to the requirements of your processes. As part of our modular MES software, this QM solution can be easily integrated into your ERP system. Any deviations and quality losses are automatically identified and documented. You can use our software to individually define which measures should be taken and which responsible parties should be notified by the system.

The GFOS tool for evaluating key figures helps you in determining the KPIs relevant to your manufacturing processes, recording them precisely over a period of time, documenting all data accurately and evaluating it specifically. At the same time, these manufacturing KPIs can be visualized in an appealing manner so as to make positive / negative developments easier to understand. By using approved calculation principles and methods, the software can be easily adapted to your systems as default. This MES software module gives you clarity about the current developments and allows you to use this realtime data to make short-term adjustments to the process as well as to make long-term planning decisions.

The MES dashboard from GFOS plays a key role in the clear visualization of manufacturing-related data. It offers the possibility of merging all information from all MES software modules centrally and displaying it in the browser in a web-based manner. Key figures can be broken down precisely and clearly thanks to the support of various widgets with simple sizing as per requirement, drag & drop function and customized design. At the same time, detail data and source data can be called up from the user interface for an in-depth analysis. Create dashboards for your worker, foreman and management levels with ease.  

Errors can be extremely costly in accounting. That is why the GFOS payroll accounting software supports over 30 interfaces to common accounting systems (DATEV, SAP, LOGA etc.). Our MES software offers the option of linking information about employees, work data and orders automatically and making it available in detail as needed. This enables precise calculation of various special bonuses in connection with an automatic performance evaluation. Whether it is a group performance or an individual performance: the system uses realtime data for calculation and reduces your administrative efforts. Centralized data maintenance also minimizes the potential sources of error.

Powerful material management software generates a realtime overview of work in progress stocks from the warehouse to final production in your manufacturing process through track-and-trace. Materials and raw materials can be reserved for specific processes so that there is clarity about which resources are available at which locations at all times. This optimization of the material flow offers maximum efficiency and ability to plan across all manufacturing processes. In addition, our MES software enables acurate product and batch tracking, which meets all the regulatory requirements in the field of product traceability.

The GFOS software for employee scheduling enables simple and clear control and evaluation of human resource requirements. Match the availability and qualifications of employees precisely to the requirements of the respective areas of application, locations and times. If changes are required at short notice, these can be implemented and communicated quickly. This means you and your manufacturing planning always remain adequately flexible. You also have the option of transparently incorporating your employees' individual wishes into the shift planning. This increases acceptance of the tool as well as increases employee loyalty.

Our MES software for time tracking provides you with access to valid realtime data from your manufacturing process. Many routine processes involved in tracking and processing can be fully automated, while making all data available across all departments. The time tracking module is compatible with all other GFOS module solutions and supports numerous other interfaces to common tracking and billing systems. All areas, right from deployment planning and attendance monitoring to performance overview, can thus be automatically handled. This simplifies a wide range of processes - from human resource requirements planning right down to calculation of pays and bonuses.