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MES: The Next Chapter

Image of Azumuta’s report “MES: The Next Chapter”. The cover is dark blue and features photos of multiple industry experts arranged in hexagonal frames. The subtitle reads “How experts see the future of MES unfolding.” Next to it lies an open version of the book showing the Table of Contents on the left page and an Executive Summary on the right. The design is sleek and professional, emphasizing thought leadership in manufacturing execution systems (MES).

What happens when experts from Toyota Motor Europe, Delaware, and voices like Jim Mayer (The Manufacturing Connector) and Eric Kimberling join forces? A clear picture emerges of how MES is shifting from control systems to flexible, intelligent ecosystems that connect every layer of manufacturing.

What you’ll find inside:

  • A new definition of MES: Why manufacturers are moving from monolithic platforms to flexible, modular capabilities.
  • Push-and-pull innovation: How user expectations and vendor technologies are reshaping MES from both sides.
  • AI as a co-pilot, not an autopilot: Where artificial intelligence fits into the next generation of MES.
  • Hybrid architectures in practice: How factories are finding the right balance between agility and control.

Download the report and join the conversation shaping the next chapter of MES.

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