1. Executive Summary

Manufacturers today face increasing pressure from rising operational costs, labor shortages, quality demands, and the need for consistent, real-time visibility across the production floor. Many small and mid-sized factories still rely on Excel, paper-based processes, and manual reporting, which lead to inefficiencies and errors.

Traditional MES platforms are often:

too expensive
too complex
too slow to deploy
too heavy for SME operations

SimpliMES Lite is designed to deliver core MES capabilities in a simple, affordable, and fast-to-deploy package.
It provides real-time production tracking, operator logging, digital check sheets, and essential traceability—ideal for factories beginning their digital transformation journey.

2. Objectives & Key Benefits

Primary Objectives

Provide real-time visibility into production activity
Replace paper and spreadsheet-based processes
Improve traceability across products and processes
Enhance overall efficiency and reduce operational waste
Support quality assurance and consistent production standards
Create a foundation for future IoT and AI integration

Key Benefits

20–40% reduction in reporting time
Improved productivity and operator accountability
Stronger audit readiness
Enhanced quality consistency
Simplified workflows and reduced dependency on manual processes
Rapid onboarding with minimal training required

3. Target Manufacturers

SimpliMES Lite is ideal for small and mid-sized manufacturers working in:

Automotive parts
Electronics & PCB assembly
Metal fabrication
Food & beverage
Plastics & injection molding
Packaging
Chemicals & coatings
General assembly

Factories with 20–500 employees gain the most immediate benefit.

4. Core Features of SimpliMES Lite

The system includes all essential MES modules needed by SMEs to digitize production efficiently.

1) Work Order Management

Import from ERP or manual entry
Assign lines, machines, and operators
Real-time progress tracking
Optional split/merge of work orders

2) Production Monitoring Dashboard

Line status: Running / Idle / Stopped
Target vs actual output
Cycle time tracking
Alerts when performance deviates

3) Operator Check-In / Check-Out

Login via QR code or ID
Skill validation
Prevent unauthorized assignments
Operator timeline & shift history

4) Process Traceability

Serial/lot tracking
Workstation process history
Timestamp logging
Worker information
QC result history
Optional photo capture per step

5) Digital Check Sheets (Paperless QC)

Inspection values
Digital approvals
Pass/Fail logging
Automated record storage
PDF export for audits

6) Defect Recording & Pareto Analysis

Easy defect logging
Rework tracking
Auto-generated Pareto charts
Identify top defect contributors

7) OEE Lite

Availability
Performance
Quality
Simple downtime reason selection
Trend charts

8) Reporting & Analytics

Daily production reports
QC summaries
Operator performance
Unit genealogy (traceability)
Excel/CSV export

5. System Architecture

(Lightweight, scalable, secure)

             +----------------------+
             |        ERP           |
             |   (Optional Input)   |
             +----------+-----------+
                        |
         +--------------v--------------+
         |        SimpliMES Lite       |
         |    FastAPI / Django REST    |
         +--------------+--------------+
                        |
      +-----------------+-------------------+
      |                                     |
+-----v-----+                       +--------v--------+
| Web Portal|                       |  Shop Floor App |
| Managers  |                       | Tablets/PCs     |
+-----------+                       +-----------------+

           +------------------------+
           |     PostgreSQL DB      |
           +------------------------+

IoT sensors, machine interfaces (OPC-UA, Modbus), and AI modules can be added later.

6. Hardware Requirements

Shop Floor

Tablet or touch-panel PC
QR/Barcode scanner
Stable WiFi or Ethernet

Server Options

On-premise PC or mini server
Cloud hosting (any provider)
Docker-supported deployment

7. Implementation Timeline

Phase	Duration	Deliverables
Requirements & Design	1–2 weeks	Workflow study, screens, specification
Core Development	4–6 weeks	MES modules, dashboards, integrations
On-site/Remote Setup	1 week	Tablets, scanners, network config
Training	1 week	Supervisor + operator training
Go-Live	1 week	Stabilization & support

Total: 7–10 weeks

8. Pricing (Reference)

Item	Description	Price
Initial Implementation	Setup, workflow configuration, customizations	$50k – $120k (or local equivalent)
Subscription / Maintenance	Hosting, support, monitoring, updates	$800 – $2,500 / month
Optional Add-ons	IoT, OEE Pro, APS, AI inspection	From $3,000