From legacy MES to future-proof production IT
Outdated MES systems slowing down your production? With cbs’ structured consulting approach, you can create the basis for a scalable, secure and future-proof production IT system in just three months – customised to your business and production goals.
The challenge: MES systems at the limit
Production companies are under increasing pressure to replace their outdated MES systems. These systems are often deeply rooted in shop floor processes, are difficult to expand and do not meet today’s security standards or requirements for scalability or integration. IT teams usually lack the capacity and methodology to make an informed decision about optimisation or replacement. Without a structured approach, MES selection becomes lengthy, expensive and risky – with potentially poor investments and operational failure risks.
Our solution: Legacy-to-Future MES
With the cbs Fast Value approach, we offer structured, methodical advice on a future-proof MES strategy. Our three-stage process model first analyses your existing production IT and identifies risks and weaknesses. Based on this, we develop a customised MES target picture – fact-based, comprehensible and strategically sound.
Independent selection with optional accompaniment:
You then have the selection process in your own hands. If necessary, you can ask questions or find independent partners who can support the process.
Your added value at a glance
- Common understanding the current situation and requirements – across all relevant areas and stakeholders
- Holistic view of all relevant effects of the future MES on strategy, employees, technology, operating model and costs
- Clear target picture for your future MES – including relevant fields of action and a roadmap to the target architecture
Focus on customer benefits
Well-founded MES target image in up to 3 months
Well-founded MES target image in up to 3 months Quick and structured clarity
Using a tried-and-tested procedure, we create a reliable basis for decision-making for your future MES landscape in a short space of time.
Full transparency across the MES landscape
Full transparency across the MES landscape Recognising risks, deriving fields of action
Our analysis uncovers weaknesses, a lack of scalability and technological risks – identifying areas of action for a well-founded future strategy.
100 % decision-making ability
100 % decision-making ability Clarity about goals, requirements and options
You gain full decision-making certainty – technically, economically and strategically secured by our methodology.
If you don't have a clear picture of your MES today, you risk production downtime tomorrow. With our structured consultation, you can create the basis for a secure and future-proof MES in just three months.
Success Story
Decision in 3 months
A leading global sensor manufacturer was faced with the challenge of ensuring complete traceability in electronics production – something that could not be realised with the existing system. cbs structured the decision-making process, created clarity and reduced methodological complexity. This enabled the company to make a well-founded software decision in just 3 months.
Actively shaping change now
Process model & project approach
Transparent analysis of IT architecture, processes and risks.
Definition of the future MES role, technical requirements and a roadmap for action.
You choose the system - we can support you as a neutral expert.
Within up to three months, a well-founded, resilient target image for your future MES is created - fact-based, comprehensible and strategically sound.
Legacy-to-Future MES
Read this blog post to find out why now is the right time to make the switch and how best to proceed.
Why cbs?
Methodology M-cbs
Our M-cbs method is designed for the complex challenges of company-wide change projects. M-cbs is our DNA.
From strategy to integration
