This paper aims to provide a detailed description of the development project for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) within a company operating in the industrial and civil refrigeration and telecommunications sectors. A MES is a type of software designed to manage a company's production processes. In a production environment of this nature, it is crucial to have advanced tools capable of monitoring, managing, and optimizing every stage of the production cycle, from initial planning through to manufacturing and final testing. The system previously in use suffered from several critical issues that limited its overall effectiveness. Specifically, it was technologically obsolete, slow in daily operation, lacked scalability, and was missing many key features. Furthermore, there were difficulties integrating it with other corporate systems, and its performance was inadequate for meeting growing production demands. The primary objective of the MES redevelopment project was to modernize the software architecture entirely, making the system faster, more efficient, and easier to integrate. Particular attention was paid to improving the user experience by designing more intuitive and functional interfaces. Development began with a thorough requirements analysis, during which operator needs were gathered through interviews and direct observation of production processes. This phase made it possible to understand the existing system's shortcomings in detail and to define the necessary features for the new MES. Subsequently, the system design phase took place, defining the software architecture, the technologies to be adopted, and the interaction methods between the various modules. Once development was complete, the system underwent testing and validation to verify its correct operation and ensure compliance with the initial requirements. Finally, the new system was deployed and company staff were trained, ensuring an effective and informed transition to the new platform.
L’elaborato in questione ha l’obiettivo di descrivere in maniera approfondita il progetto di sviluppo di un sistema software gestionale MES (Manufacturing Execution System) all’interno di un’azienda operante nel settore della refrigerazione industriale, civile e delle telecomunicazioni. Il Manufacturing execution system è una tipologia di software che ha l’obiettivo di gestire i processi produttivi aziendali. In un contesto produttivo di questo genere, risulta importante disporre di strumenti avanzati che siano in grado di monitorare, gestire e ottimizzare tutte le fasi del ciclo produttivo, dalla pianificazione iniziale fino alla realizzazione e al collaudo. Il sistema precedentemente in uso presentava diverse criticità che ne limitavano l’efficacia complessiva. In particolare, esso risultava tecnologicamente obsoleto, molto lento nell’utilizzo quotidiano, poco scalabile e carente di molte funzionalità. Inoltre, si riscontravano difficoltà nell’integrazione con gli altri sistemi aziendali e prestazioni non adeguate rispetto alle crescenti esigenze produttive. Il progetto di rifacimento del sistema MES si è posto come obiettivo principale la modernizzazione complessiva dell’architettura software, con l’intento di rendere il sistema più veloce, efficiente e facilmente integrabile. Particolare attenzione è stata dedicata al miglioramento dell’esperienza utente, attraverso la progettazione di interfacce più intuitive e funzionali. Lo sviluppo ha avuto inizio con un’approfondita analisi dei requisiti, durante la quale sono state raccolte le esigenze degli operatori per mezzo di interviste e osservazioni dirette dei processi produttivi. Questa fase ha permesso di comprendere nel dettaglio le criticità del sistema esistente e di definire le funzionalità necessarie per il nuovo MES. Successivamente, si è passati alla fase di progettazione del sistema, nella quale sono state definite l’architettura software, le tecnologie da adottare e le modalità di interazione tra i diversi moduli. Una volta completato lo sviluppo, il sistema è stato sottoposto a test e validazione, al fine di verificarne il corretto funzionamento e la rispondenza ai requisiti iniziali. Infine, si è proceduto al deployment del nuovo sistema e alla formazione del personale aziendale, assicurando una transizione efficace e consapevole verso la nuova piattaforma.
Analisi, progettazione e implementazione di un nuovo sistema MES (Manufacturing Execution System) per l'ottimizzazione dei processi produttivi
CASTAGNA, ANDREA
2025/2026
Abstract
This paper aims to provide a detailed description of the development project for a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) within a company operating in the industrial and civil refrigeration and telecommunications sectors. A MES is a type of software designed to manage a company's production processes. In a production environment of this nature, it is crucial to have advanced tools capable of monitoring, managing, and optimizing every stage of the production cycle, from initial planning through to manufacturing and final testing. The system previously in use suffered from several critical issues that limited its overall effectiveness. Specifically, it was technologically obsolete, slow in daily operation, lacked scalability, and was missing many key features. Furthermore, there were difficulties integrating it with other corporate systems, and its performance was inadequate for meeting growing production demands. The primary objective of the MES redevelopment project was to modernize the software architecture entirely, making the system faster, more efficient, and easier to integrate. Particular attention was paid to improving the user experience by designing more intuitive and functional interfaces. Development began with a thorough requirements analysis, during which operator needs were gathered through interviews and direct observation of production processes. This phase made it possible to understand the existing system's shortcomings in detail and to define the necessary features for the new MES. Subsequently, the system design phase took place, defining the software architecture, the technologies to be adopted, and the interaction methods between the various modules. Once development was complete, the system underwent testing and validation to verify its correct operation and ensure compliance with the initial requirements. Finally, the new system was deployed and company staff were trained, ensuring an effective and informed transition to the new platform.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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