Visibility of flow
WIP age, queue time, downtime and first-pass yield can reveal where work accumulates or repeatedly requires correction.
Standard work support
Electronic instructions and parameter confirmation can support consistent execution when they reflect an approved process and are easy to use.
Loss categories
Consistent downtime and scrap reasons make recurring losses easier to prioritize, provided the taxonomy stays practical.
Avoid digitizing waste
If a process requires unnecessary approvals or duplicate data entry, automating the same workflow can make the waste faster rather than remove it.
MES terminology and boundaries vary among plants and vendors. Validate data ownership, safety impacts, interfaces and change control against your actual manufacturing architecture and approved procedures.