For one thing, many of the functions that MES performs today cannot be replaced by these new IoT platforms, even with analytics and apps. In addition, IoT and big data systems can produce unprecedented improvements in many areas but need MES to leverage their true potential and benefits. Some companies and “experts” have been insistently conveying the message that with the advent of IoT, MES is not required anymore. This document explains why this is erroneous. It also explains why so many solution providers and even some manufacturers would like MES to die off.

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