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Standardize Globally, Execute Locally

A Practical Guide to Single-Instance Multi-Site MES with TrakSYS™

Today’s manufacturers rarely operate out of a single plant. They’re spread across networks of suppliers, partners, and production facilities that often span countries, if not continents. When it comes time to adopt an MES at several of those facilities, the questions arise: Does each site need its own MES? Does it have to be hosted on-prem? What about the cloud? Is it possible for sites to “share” functionality?

In this guide, we aim to answer all those questions and more as we take a look at TrakSYS Single-Instance Multi-Site (SIMS): What it is, how it works, and when it may be the best option for manufacturers looking to standardize functionality across a collection of sites.

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