SCSK Launches 'PROACTIVE MES', a New Addition to its AI-Native Next-Gen ERP 'PROACTIVE'

SCSK Corporation has released 'PROACTIVE MES,' a new offering service for its AI-native next-generation ERP, 'PROACTIVE.'

PROACTIVE MES comes standard with features essential for manufacturing sites, such as AI-based sequencing, achievement registration, and quality analysis. By seamlessly integrating with ERP, it resolves the disconnect between 'plans and the shop floor,' powerfully advancing digital transformation (DX) in the manufacturing industry.

1. Background The manufacturing industry is facing increasingly complex factory operations due to labor shortages and the need to handle high-mix, low-volume production. Because machines and processes differ by factory, unified system implementation in the MES domain has been difficult, often requiring custom development or Excel management. This has led to a divide between production plans in the ERP and actual site performance, causing delays in cost tracking, lack of visibility into equipment operation, and difficulties in quality improvement analysis.

2. Overview of PROACTIVE MES 'PROACTIVE MES' is a platform equipped with functions necessary for manufacturing execution management, including 'sequencing,' 'work instructions,' 'progress management,' 'achievement collection/analysis,' and 'quality management.'

Key Features (1) AI-Driven Automation of Work Sequencing, Shifts, and Equipment Allocation AI automatically assigns optimal work sequences based on operator skills, shifts, and equipment operating status.

(2) Automation of Achievement Input via AI-OCR Work instructions and inspection records are automatically digitized using AI-OCR, eliminating manual data entry.

(3) Promoting Site Improvement with the 4M Analysis AI Dashboard Equipped with Google Cloud’s generative AI, 'Gemini,' the dashboard analyzes results to identify problems early and suggest improvement actions.

(4) Enhancing Management Information through ERP Integration Real-time integration of ERP planning information and actual site data supports accurate cost management and rapid decision-making.

3. Future Developments Going forward, SCSK aims for further efficiency and sophistication by expanding the scope of achievement collection through AI-OCR and adding analytical support functions.