Yearly Archives: 2026

The Manufacturing Operations Management Institute (MOMi) has released a new white paper, "Using the MOMi Manufacturing Use Case Navigator for MES Selection." Written by Gerard Ipskamp, it provides manufacturers with a practical framework for evaluating Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solutions. This white paper introduces the Manufacturing Use Case Navigator, a [...]

Most MES selections start with confidence. Requirements look clear. Demos go well. Vendors say “yes, we support that.” Problems usually start later, when production reality no longer follows the plan. Late materials. Quality failures mid‑run. Engineering changes during execution. Schedules that need to change during the shift. At that moment, the real question becomes: Does [...]

The Manufacturing Operations Management Institute (MOMi) has reached an important milestone in the development of the Manufacturing Use Case Navigator, with strong participation from solution providers across the MOM/MES ecosystem. To date, 24 vendors have actively participated, providing detailed and structured input directly into the Navigator. In addition, a further 29 vendors have been included [...]