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A Smarter MES? How CableMES is Having a Positive Impact on Bottom Line CableMES is an innovative custom-built manufacturing execution system (MES) which leverages the global scaleability of the Wonderware platform together with Cimteq’s extensive advanced manufacturing knowledge. The result? An MES designed specifically to meet the needs of the cable manufacturing industry – and with an immediate impact on bottom line. A bold claim perhaps that investing in CableMES secures such a quick return on investment. But it is a claim evidenced by the immediate impact of the software on maximising plant production, improving product quality, reducing inventory and ensuring on- time delivery. and manufacturing production capabilities. As CableMES integrates seamlessly with CableBuilder’s manufacturing module, production orders can be generated automatically on demand. The resulting production order includes all necessary production information needed to execute the order. Maximising plant production Paperwork and manual entry are instantly reduced by CableMES’ ability to download machine settings and quality plans direct to the machines. The immediate benefit to warehouse management is as much about data integrity and accuracy as it is saving time. Effective management of resources starts with accurate production orders, taking account of customer order dates, length, availability of stock 8 WIRE NEWS May 2019