Modern production management techniques have introduced major changes in the way production data is processed and analysed. Flexibility in production processes, control and synchronisation of the supply chain, stock optimisation and quality assurance are all relevant aspects of current production management techniques.
Nowadays, advanced production management techniques are based on computer systems, usually called MES. These systems have complex algorithms and processes that help manage production activities. For the correct operation of these applications, it is essential to have Reliable data in “real time”.