Specifications
MES can present applicable limits, inspection plans or required checks based on product, operation or material. Master-data ownership should be clear if specifications originate in QMS, PLM or another system.
Result capture
Measurements, pass/fail results and observations can be linked directly to the execution record, reducing later reconciliation.
Holds and disposition
Failed checks can place product or lots into a controlled state pending authorized review. The workflow should distinguish detection from final disposition.
Nonconformance linkage
MES may create or link to a nonconformance record in a QMS, while retaining the production context needed to understand the event.
Auditability
Electronic records need defined identity, timestamps, change history and authorization appropriate to the industry's regulatory and quality requirements.