When small and medium-sized enterprises choose MES management system solutions, they often have some misunderstandings. These misunderstandings may cause enterprises to choose a system that is not suitable for them, or spend too much time and money. In order to avoid these misunderstandings, SMEs should adopt some effective strategies. This article will introduce common misunderstandings when choosing an MES system for small and medium-sized enterprises, and how to avoid them.
1. Choose a system that is not suitable for you
When many small and medium-sized enterprises choose the MES management system, they often choose the system that is not suitable for them. Enterprises need to choose a suitable system according to their own business needs and production processes. If the selected system does not meet their own needs, not only will it not be able to improve production efficiency, but it will also increase the complexity of operations.
Avoiding strategies: Before choosing an MES management system, small and medium-sized enterprises need to conduct a detailed analysis of their own business needs and production processes, and choose a system that suits their own business. At the same time, you can also refer to the experience of other companies in the same industry to compare different systems and choose the most suitable system for you.
2. Excessive reliance on consulting firms
Some small and medium-sized enterprises rely too much on consulting companies when choosing MES management systems. These consulting companies may provide some useful suggestions, but there will also be some unscrupulous merchants who provide false information in order to obtain high profits.
Avoidance strategy: When small and medium-sized enterprises choose consulting companies, they should choose reputable and experienced consulting companies. During the consulting process, enterprises need to verify the information provided by the consulting firm, evaluate their suggestions, and finally make their own decisions.
3. Ignore post-maintenance and upgrade
When some small and medium-sized enterprises choose the MES management system, they only consider the purchase price of the system, while ignoring the later maintenance and upgrade of the system. In actual use, the post-maintenance and upgrade of the system is very important. If it cannot be well maintained and upgraded, the system will not be able to exert its maximum effect.
Avoidance strategy: When choosing an MES management system, small and medium-sized enterprises need to understand the maintenance and upgrade of the system. Some systems may require an annual maintenance fee, while others may provide free maintenance and upgrade services. Before signing a contract, enterprises should discuss maintenance and upgrade matters with suppliers to ensure that the system can be continuously maintained and upgraded.
4. Lack of long-term planning
Some small and medium-sized enterprises lack long-term planning when choosing an MES management system. These companies often only consider the immediate needs, without taking into account the future development needs. If the system cannot meet the needs of future development, the enterprise needs to repurchase the system, which will lead to the waste of time and money.
Avoidance strategy: Small and medium-sized enterprises need to make long-term planning when choosing an MES management system. Consider future development needs, choose a system that can meet future needs, and avoid repeated purchases. At the same time, when signing the contract, you can consider the needs of future upgrades and discuss with the supplier about the upgrade service.
In short, when SMEs choose an MES management system, they need to do detailed research and analysis, choose a system that suits them, and avoid over-reliance on consulting companies. At the same time, they must also consider the later maintenance and upgrade of the system and long-term planning. Only in this way can we choose the most suitable MES production management system, improve production efficiency, reduce costs and enhance the competitiveness of enterprises.