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In electronics, manufacturing execution systems (MES) play a foundational role in the success of leaders in the smart manufacturing space, enabling them to achieve tracking, traceability, and visibility. Best-in-Class firms are 50% more likely to implement MES than All Others. Moreover, organizations deploying manufacturing execution systems receive a pronounced performance boost from such deployment.

5x manufacturing cycle-time improvement over two years

5x time-to-decision improvement over two years

5x operating margins cycle-time improvement over two years

17% better capacity utilization

16% better overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)

BEST-IN-CLASS companies enjoy:

SMART MANUFACTURING IN ELECTRONCS: THE MES PERFORMANCE BOOST

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