MES for Discrete Manufacturing and Machine Builders
The modular MES that connects engineering, planning, and shop floor execution for machine builders and industrial equipment manufacturers.
✓ Connect engineering and production
✓ Synchronize complex assemblies
✓ Eliminate spreadsheets
Why Machine Builders Need an MES Built for Discrete Manufacturing
24Flow is the MES for discrete manufacturing built for machine builders and
industrial equipment manufacturers. These companies deal with complex
assemblies, multi-level BOMs, and frequent engineering changes. Every update
ripples through planning, production, and quality often managed in Excel or
disconnected tools.
Unlike traditional MES platforms designed for high-volume process
manufacturing, 24Flow is built for engineer-to-order and low-volume, high-mix
discrete manufacturing. It bridges engineering and shop floor operations in
one digital platform, creating real-time visibility, full traceability, and
synchronized execution from design to delivery.
Key MES Features for Machine Builders
Common Challenges
Configurable products
Managing multi-level BOMs and long assembly cycles creates complexity and constant re-planning.
Traceability gaps
Tracking serialized and non-serialized components is difficult, causing blind spots in genealogy.
Scattered information
Operators waste time searching for drawings, data, or work instructions in different systems.
Engineering changes
Late design changes ripple through planning, BOMs, and work instructions. Without a connected platform, every change becomes a manual chase across systems.
Disconnected ERP
When ERP and shop floor live in separate systems, planners spend hours reconciling data and operators work with outdated information.
Quality and rework issues
Deviations are logged late or lost, slowing down corrective actions.
What 24Flow Offers
Complex Product and BOM Management
24Flow’s MES for discrete manufacturing lets you model complex product structures and routings easily. From main assemblies to subcomponents.
Full traceability, no Excel workarounds.
Serial Number Traceability
Assign a digital passport to every component and track it across operations, giving machine builders complete material-to-machine genealogy.
Complete genealogy from material to finished machine.
Unified Digital Interface
Operators access drawings, checklists, and quality steps in one intuitive interface.
Faster onboarding, fewer errors.
Adaptive Routing and Real-Time WIP Tracking
Easily modify routings, reassign tasks, and manage rework without losing traceability.
Full transparency for every order and operation.
Seamless ERP Integration
24Flow’s MES integrates two-way with SAP, D365, Exact, ISAH, and other ERP systems.
Automated reporting, cost tracking, and payroll feedback.
Integrated quality control
Capture inspections and deviations digitally — enabling real-time feedback and continuous improvement.
Trusted by Leading Machine Builders and Equipment Manufacturers
MES for Discrete Manufacturing FAQ
What is MES for discrete manufacturing?
MES (Manufacturing Execution System) for discrete manufacturing is software that manages the production of countable, individual products like machines, equipment, electronics, vehicles as opposed to process manufacturing (chemicals, food, pharma). A discrete MES handles multi-level BOMs, serialized traceability, complex routings, and engineering changes that are typical for machine builders and industrial equipment manufacturers.
How is 24Flow different from traditional MES platforms?
Legacy MES platforms like Siemens Opcenter, Rockwell FactoryTalk, GE Proficy are designed for high-volume, repetitive production. 24Flow is built specifically for low-volume, high-mix discrete manufacturing and engineer-to-order companies. It is modular, cloud-native, and built on Salesforce, which means faster deployment and natural integration with your CRM and service operations.
Does 24Flow replace our ERP?
No. 24Flow is a discrete MES that integrates two-way with your existing ERP including SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Exact, and ISAH. The ERP keeps doing finance, purchasing, and inventory. 24Flow handles everything between order release and finished machine: scheduling, shop floor execution, traceability, and quality.
Can 24Flow handle engineer-to-order production?
Yes. Engineer-to-order is one of 24Flow’s core use cases. The platform supports configurable products, late engineering changes, adaptive routings, and full genealogy from raw material to delivered machine. Read more about 24Flow for.
What's the difference between discrete and process manufacturing MES?
Discrete MES is built for countable products with BOMs and assemblies. Think of machines, devices, vehicles. Process MES is built for continuous flows and recipes like chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals. The two have fundamentally different data models, planning logic, and traceability needs. 24Flow is a pure discrete MES.
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ABOUT US
24Flow is a modular manufacturing platform that empowers make-to-order manufacturers to reduce lead times and increase visibility & traceability. Inspired by lean and QRM, 24Flow controls the flow of production orders which increases visibility and results in shorter lead times, improved delivery reliability and a reduction of work-in-progress and inventory.
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