Editorial standards

1. Consolidate duplicate topics

We prefer comprehensive cornerstone guides over dozens of near-duplicate articles. Relevant old URLs receive 301 redirects to the closest replacement.

2. Standards before vendor diagrams

ISA‑95 / IEC 62264, ISO 22400 and current NIST publications are preferred for standards-sensitive concepts. Vendor diagrams may differ and should not be treated as universal architecture.

3. Separate concept from implementation

MES boundaries vary by industry, process and software stack. We explain common patterns without implying that one system topology is mandatory.

4. Defensive security only

Cybersecurity material focuses on protecting and recovering authorized environments. We do not publish exploitation, bypass or unauthorized-access procedures.

5. No control/safety instructions

MES must not be treated as a substitute for approved machine control or safety logic. We do not give instructions for modifying safety-critical automation.

6. Corrections and advertising

Documentable factual corrections can be submitted through the contact page. Advertisers do not choose editorial conclusions.