The research report expands the
discussion on the roles that ERP and
PLM play in manufacturing to include
the role of Manufacturing Execution
Systems (MES). The paper discusses
the business need for integrating
the solutions, automating the
integrated product and production
lifecycle, and closing the loop
between designs and products. The
report includes experiences shared
through interviews with a leading
aerospace manufacturer, a Siemens
electronics plant, and ATK Space
Systems.