MES Myths in the Steel Industry

After working on multiple MES projects in the steel industry, I’ve noticed something interesting: the technology changes, the acronyms change, even the plant layouts change, but the same myths keep showing up again and again. They usually appear early in the project, often in PowerPoint slides, sometimes in steering committees, and almost always with good … Read more

Centralized vs. Local MES in the Steel Industry

The steel industry is one of the most complex production environments on the planet. From batch-based primary metallurgy to continuous rolling lines and intricate finishing operations, each plant is an ecosystem of processes, automation levels, and legacy systems that must operate in sync. At the center of this orchestration lies the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). … Read more