Certainly! You have the flexibility to select and acquire specific MPI applications based on your company's requirements. If you need to digitize your warehouse operations, you can opt for the WMS module. If your focus is on digitizing production processes, the MES module will suffice. Additionally, for manufacturing facilities with large component warehouses, we recommend considering our SCM product, which provides comprehensive management of both warehouse and production processes.

Based on experience, it is common for many companies to completely replace their old software products after trying out MPI. MPI's desktop applications offer real-time capabilities to manage supply chain planning, warehouse operations, manufacturing processes, and quality control. In MPI's mobile applications, task performers can instantly record the start and completion of specific tasks, providing process owners with immediate information on any deviations and enabling flexible responses. Unlike traditional software solutions, there is no need to wait for the end of a shift or a specific period to access information, since all data is available online in real-time.

SCM (Supply Chain Management) and ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) are two distinct systems that serve to automate and manage business processes within companies.

SCM specializes in managing the entire supply chain and operational processes of production, including material accounting, production operations, logistics, and shipping. It enables precise control at each stage of the production process, optimizing inventory, reducing lead times, and minimizing costs.

On the other hand, ERP covers a broader range of functions, including financial management, accounting, and overall resource management within the company. While ERP provides a comprehensive view of the company, SCM specifically focuses on the operational processes related to the supply chain.

Due to its specialization in supply chain management and operational processes, SCM enables more precise cost control, resource utilization optimization, reduced lead times, and improved overall business efficiency. This makes SCM a more effective tool for cost optimization and increasing company profitability.

Operational processes often cannot be fully implemented within ERP systems due to several reasons. Many companies have already encountered this issue and as a result, have opted for alternative approaches.

Firstly, the architecture of ERP systems is not inherently designed to handle large volumes of operational transactional data. ERP focuses more on strategic and financial aspects of the business, such as resource planning, accounting, and finance. While it provides a comprehensive view of the company and its resources, it may be less efficient in managing operational processes such as warehouse management, production, and quality control.

Secondly, ERP systems may lack tailored functionality for managing operational activities in warehouses, production, and quality control. Developing such functionalities within the ERP framework can be costly and complex, requiring significant investment in development, customization, and support.

Therefore, many companies prefer to acquire specialized Supply Chain Management (SCM) systems and integrate them with their existing ERP systems. This approach allows them to obtain the necessary functionalities for managing operational processes at a lower cost and with less effort, as SCM systems already provide ready-made solutions for these processes. This approach ensures efficiency and optimization of the company's operational processes without requiring complex development and maintenance of SCM functionalities within the ERP system.

Yes, MPI can be installed and run on client servers, provided that the client has the appropriate infrastructure and technical capabilities. One option for deploying MPI on client servers is by utilizing Kubernetes.

Kubernetes is an open-source container management system that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. It offers tools for managing containers, workloads, and services, ensuring high availability, scalability, and resilience.

By leveraging Kubernetes, clients can have more flexibility in managing the deployment of MPI on their own servers. However, it is important for clients to have the necessary infrastructure and resources to set up and configure Kubernetes, as well as to provide ongoing support and maintenance for the system.

In summary, deploying MPI on client servers requires collaboration between the client and the MPI provider to assess technical requirements, evaluate infrastructure capabilities, and ensure a successful installation and configuration process.

Yes, it is possible to implement both MES and WMS systems simultaneously. These systems often complement each other in manufacturing operations, and implementing them together allows for seamless integration and synchronization of production and warehouse processes. This concurrent implementation enables companies to achieve enhanced visibility, efficiency, and optimization throughout their manufacturing and warehouse operations. However, it is important to plan and manage the implementation carefully to ensure a smooth and successful integration of both systems.

The MPI WMS implementation methodology ensures a minimum project duration of 4-6 months for warehouse management system deployment. However, the actual timeline can vary based on various factors, including the size and characteristics of the warehouse, complexity of business processes, industry specifics, and others. To determine the exact implementation timeline, a pre-project assessment is conducted, and a commercial proposal with specific project timelines and conditions will be provided.

Our solution seamlessly integrates with various types of warehouse equipment and supports the use of advanced technologies such as voice-directed operations, RFID, and barcode scanning. We provide ready-made integration schemes with popular accounting systems, including MS Dynamics Navision, MS Dynamics Axapta, SAP, Oracle Retail, JD Edwards, and 1C: Enterprise. If you have your own accounting system, our integrators are prepared to develop modules and interfaces to facilitate data exchange between the systems.

The actual cost to implement MPI WMS can only be determined once the project is analyzed and its specific requirements are known. The price for implementation can change based on a lot of factors like the size of the project, how complex the business processes are, the amount of work that needs to be done, and any system adjustments and connections needed.

It's important to note that bringing MPI WMS into the project might cause the cost to go up a bit. But, in the long term, this could be balanced out by the system costing less to own and helping the warehouse work more efficiently. To get a precise cost for implementing MPI WMS, it's recommended to reach out to the system's provider. They can look at the project ahead of time and make a business proposal based on its specific needs and requirements.

MPI WMS is built on a client-server architecture. The server part is developed using Ruby and Rails, while the Desktop client is built using JavaScript with the React library. The mobile application is created using Kotlin and React Native. Communication between the server and the clients is handled through a GraphQL API. It uses PostgreSQL as the database. MPI WMS can be used as a standalone solution, but it often gets integrated with corporate information systems (ERP) such as MS DAX, 1C, JDA, and others. WMS receives tasks from the information system and reports back to it once they are completed.

Yes, MPI WMS can work in both big and small warehouses. It can handle warehouses larger than 10,000 square meters. It can also manage requests from over 100 users at the same time. If you need more power, you can easily upgrade the system.

Every company has unique needs, so the benefits from using a WMS can vary. Generally speaking, a well-implemented WMS can boost your warehouse's efficiency by about 15-20%. This could mean you can either cut staff costs by up to 20%, or you could handle 20% more goods which could increase your profit. So, a WMS can be a great tool for improving your operations and results.

The system provides functional capabilities to support various types of manufacturing, including discrete, process, mixed, and contract.

Our MES system is designed considering the principles and concepts defined in the ISA-95 standard. This ensures efficient interaction between manufacturing management systems and corporate information systems

Our MES can adjust and set up processes according to the unique requirements and needs of each business.

Yes. MPI MES has an APS module to support managers and planners in advanced production scheduling and optimization of production scenarios. MPI MES can also be integrated with an external APS-class system.

MES has a “production history” module that registers detailed information on used raw materials, machines, samples taken for inspection, product features, technical parameters and all the people involved in the process (who and when).

MES allows the user to attach documentation to products/processes and then display information to users, at any point of the process (product cards, quality cards, technical parameters, machine settings, etc.). The user can also attach photographs, videos, text files, PDF files and sound files.

Our MES has the functionality to inform users about a variety of events occurring during the production or operation of the system. Every alert can trigger an assigned pre-defined reaction of the system. Alerts generated by MPI MES can be communicated via computer screen messages.

The system offers a detailed inventory of products on the production floor. It registers information on the storage location and exact quantities of all goods in the production facility (material, semi-finished product, and final product). Integration with an ERP system is recommended for tracking product data based on assumptions of the warehousing management.

MES enables the user to define semi-finished products and raw material substitutes by means of BOM options. Products shall be replaced with substitutes of the same functionality, without generating any significant additional costs.

The “machine performance analysis” module in MES enables monitoring and acquisition/storage of data concerning machine statuses and resources of the production facility. Analyses of machine operation data logged in the system enable the calculation of productivity and OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency) indicators and production costs (execution of the order).

In order to support detailed analyses and monitoring of a production process, MPI MES can interact with a wide range of production equipment such as scales, robots, automated production equipment, CNC machining centers, labellers, and many others.

MPI MES is equipped with mechanisms that enable it to exchange data with other systems implemented by the client, such as ERP- and HMI-class systems.

MPI has the capability to connect with a SCADA system and use its functionality to gather information about the status and operation of a machine. This means MPI can keep track of how long each machine has been running for each batch of products and monitor if any machines stop working during production.

A SCADA system does not have to be present. MPI MES has the capability to function autonomously, providing its own resources for tracking and controlling manufacturing processes.

On average, it takes about 4 to 6 months to implement the system at a single manufacturing plant fully. This timeline includes 4-6 weeks for blueprinting design and preparing the software requirements specification, 2-3 months for preparation and testing the system's functionalities to meet the manufacturing plant's needs, and 1-2 months to get the go-live and support. Please note that these timelines can be subject to change based on each customer's specific needs.

The implementation cost of MPI MES can fluctuate greatly depending on various factors. These include the size of your business, the intricacy of your production processes, the extent of system customization and integration needed, and any extra specifications from the customer. To get a precise quote for MPI MES implementation, it's suggested to contact the MPI team. They will be able to evaluate your specific requirements and project parameters, and then provide a personalized offer.

To activate a 14-day trial period, please fill out and send us the special forms. After the trial period has ended, you will be prompted to select and purchase a paid plan.

To start using MPI, please contact our sales team. In order to purchase MPI and gain access to the full functionality of the system, you need to provide payment information. Your MPI subscription can be cancelled at any time if you decide to stop using the system.

Please note that within the trial version of MPI, you can create up to 10 user accounts. However, if you add more than 10 users, the trial period will automatically end, and you will be transitioned to the paid version of MPI.

Keep in mind that it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the terms of use and licensing agreement before purchasing MPI, to be aware of all the terms and obligations associated with using the system.

You can pay for your MPI subscription using an international credit card. MPI accepts payments from Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. In some locations, you can also pay by making withdrawals from a bank account.

You will be able to choose a convenient payment method for you and provide the corresponding card or bank account information when subscribing to MPI. It's important to note that MPI ensures the security of your payment data and takes all necessary measures to protect the confidentiality of your financial transactions.

Yes, MPI provides the option to pay a year in advance. This allows you to avoid monthly payments and may be a beneficial option for you. Moreover, when choosing the annual payment option, you can take advantage of a special discount provided by MPI.

In the MPI system, a user is considered to be an active account registered to a specific employee or user. For example, if an account card for John Smith is created in the MPI system and this account is active, then John Smith will be considered an MPI user. The user can use their account to access the system's functionalities, input data, retrieve information, and perform tasks in accordance with the rights and roles assigned to them in the MPI system.

Yes. When you first set up your billing, you will choose a country where you do business and which currency you would like to use to pay. Your country determines what payment methods you can use. Choose your country and currency carefully, as you can't change these selections later.

MPI has been built from the ground up to mitigate the unique threats for cloud systems. The technology, scale, and agility of our infrastructure bring unique security benefits to our customers.

MPI employs dedicated security professionals to work on protecting your data. Just like all teams at MPI, this team is constantly innovating and making the future more secure.

MPI has an outstanding track record of protecting user data. We protect this data from outside intrusions as well as insider threats. The small set of employees with access is subject to rigorous authentication measures, detailed logging, and activity scanning to detect inappropriate access via log analysis.

It is this unique combination of people, technology and agility that ensure your data is secure at MPI.

Respect for the privacy and security of data you store with MPI underpins our approach to producing data in response to legal requests. When we receive such a request, our team reviews the request to make sure it satisfies legal requirements and MPI's policies. Generally speaking, for MPI to produce any data, the request must be made in writing, signed by an authorized official of the requesting agency and issued under an appropriate law. If we believe a request is overly broad, we'll seek to narrow it.