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Manufacturing execution

A clear next step for operators. A review-ready record at the end.

V5's manufacturing execution software (MES) puts the approved instructions on a shop-floor screen, one step at a time. Checks, materials and sign-offs are recorded as the work happens, so whoever reviews the job sees the evidence in one place.

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Operator in hood, mask, safety glasses and blue gloves using a mounted touchscreen beside an enclosed packaging line carrying sealed cartons

  • The approved way, on screen

    Operators see the instructions in force for this job, one step at a time, instead of an old printout or memory.

  • Checks recorded at the step

    Readings, materials and sign-offs are captured as the work happens, with who and when, rather than written up afterwards.

  • Review starts with exceptions

    When the job ends, the reviewer sees what is complete and what needs a decision. A person still decides release.

What the operator sees. What the reviewer gets.

One packing job: the operator's next action, and the evidence building up for review as each step is confirmed.

Line 2 · Job WO-2207 · worked example

One job from release to record—every step, quantity and lot captured as it happens.

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  1. Select the job. On the Line 2 kiosk the operator opens WO-2207: 400 cartons of FG-310, instructions revision C.
  2. Check readiness. Before the first step: component lots released, the line check gauge in calibration, the operator trained on revision C.
  3. Load components. Step 3 of 7: the operator scans component CMP-118, lot K-4410. It matches what the step expects.
  4. Run the line. Cartons run through filling and sealing; the count climbs toward 400.
  5. Record actual quantity. The operator records 400 good cartons. Component stock goes down; finished lot FG-310-0930 goes up.
  6. Output to stock. The labelled finished pallet moves out of the line as lot FG-310-0930.
  7. Record ready for review. All 7 steps are signed and the production record is complete. It goes to the review queue; a person decides.

Worked example. The job runs on the instruction revision in force when it was released; later edits need a new revision. Scanning the wrong item or a held lot stops the step, and equipment out of calibration can be blocked at the kiosk where configured. In-process checks show their limits; a result outside a limit is flagged, can pause the step and open a linked deviation. The production record comes from what was recorded; stage reviews and the final decision are signed by the people responsible, following your procedure.

Free buyer guide · 12 pages

Manufacturing Execution Buyer Guide

For operations, quality and IT teams choosing manufacturing execution software, whether you run batches, assembly or packaging. Use it with or without V5.

  • 1Map every job stage from approved instruction to human release.
  • 2Test exceptions on purpose: wrong lots, out-of-limit values, rework.
  • 3Compare suppliers with RFP questions and a scored sheet.
See what's inside
  • An eight-stage map from approved instruction to human release, showing what each stage should record and who decides.
  • Tests to run on purpose: readiness checks, out-of-limit values, wrong lots, repeats, rework and corrections.
  • Ready-to-use tools: an implementation plan, RFP questions, a scored evaluation sheet and primary sources by region.

Chapters: why execution control matters · from operator to reviewer · electronic record evidence checklist · readiness, procedures and human review · exceptions, deviations and rework · batch, assembly or packaging · change control and connected records · implementation plan and pitfalls · RFP questions and scored evaluation · where V5 fits and sources.

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Guide page 7: how exceptions flow to a person's decision, with seven scenarios to testGuide page 4: eight-stage map from approved instructions to human review and release, with what each stage records and who decidesCover of the Manufacturing Execution Buyer Guide

Make anything. Not only batches.

V5 runs assembly, packing, filling, mixing and formulated production as steps with checks, so it fits whether you weigh ingredients or never touch a scale. Your ERP stays the financial record; V5 extends it down to the shop floor.

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What's included

Work orders, scheduling, the operator kiosk and calibration are in every plan. Where a feature needs Professional or Enterprise, it says so beside it. Compare plans

Plan and schedule

Decide what runs where and when, with materials ready.

Work orders · Visual scheduling · Material planning (MRP)

Explore planning
  • Work orders
    Create, release and track work orders against the approved revision.
  • Visual scheduling
    Drag-and-drop board with finite capacity, sequencing and shift calendars.
  • Material planning (MRP)
    Suggestions from demand, stock and lead times, reviewed by a planner.
  • Production floor model
    Model sites, buildings, areas and workstations with the production setup wizard.
  • Reorder suggestionsProfessional and Enterprise
    Suggested purchase orders calculated from real consumption, lead time and safety stock; a person approves.
  • Multiple sitesEnterprise
    Run several sites in one workspace.

Instructions and recipes

Keep one approved way of doing each job.

Formulas and bills of materials · Step instructions and checklists · Draft from existing documents

Explore instructions
  • Formulas and bills of materials
    Under revision, used where you make to a formula.
  • Step instructions and checklists
    Steps, checks and limits for any kind of job, with or without a formula.
  • Draft from existing documents
    Upload an SOP, batch book or master record and V5 drafts formulas, checklists and work orders for review.
  • Formula assistant
    Drafts a master formula from a target specification for a person to check.
  • Industry terminology
    Industry packs adjust the kiosk, menus, wording and reports to your sector.
  • Two-signature approvalsProfessional and Enterprise
    Require two approvers before a formula revision takes effect.
  • Controlled documents and change controlProfessional and Enterprise
    SOPs and work instructions under revision, with impact assessment and approvals.

Execution on the floor

Guide the operator and catch mistakes at the step.

Operator kiosk · Scan checks · Dispensing with connected scales

Explore execution
  • Operator kiosk
    Role-based shop-floor screens with scanning and photo capture.
  • Scan checks
    Right item, right lot and material status checked at the scan.
  • Dispensing with connected scales
    Where your process weighs, capture weights with tolerance checks.
  • Device pairing
    Guided pairing for scales, printers, sensors and controllers, with a live test.
  • Calibration blocking
    Out-of-calibration equipment can block work order release.
  • Labels at the line
    Design and print GS1-128 and other labels on configured printers.
  • Training-based blockingProfessional and Enterprise
    Stop operators running steps they are not trained on, where configured.
  • Maintenance and OEEProfessional and Enterprise
    Planned maintenance, downtime reasons and equipment effectiveness.
  • Sensors and IoTProfessional and Enterprise
    Live process readings with alerts and logging.
  • Skills matrixEnterprise
    Operator-by-competency matrix, printable for review.

Records and review

Finish the job with the record already complete.

Production record from the steps · QA review queue and basic reports · Audit log (view)

Explore records
  • Production record from the steps
    Header, materials, steps, checks and exceptions recorded as the work happens.
  • QA review queue and basic reports
    Completed work waits for a person to review it, with standard PDF reports.
  • Audit log (view)
    See who changed what and when.
  • Paper batch capture
    Photograph paper travelers and map the data back onto the record for confirmation.
  • Electronic signaturesProfessional and Enterprise
    Signatures with meaning, designed for 21 CFR Part 11.
  • Tamper-evident audit trailProfessional and Enterprise
    Audit trail designed for ALCOA+ data integrity.
  • Regulated reportsProfessional and Enterprise
    Batch record, device history record, master record and certificate of analysis.
  • Deviations from the stepProfessional and Enterprise
    Raise a deviation linked to the work order, step and lot.
  • Cost and varianceProfessional and Enterprise
    Standard versus actual cost by batch, lot and product.
  • IQ/OQ and validation supportEnterprise
    Offered with Enterprise. Your own validation decides your validated state.

AI demand and yield forecasting, AI anomaly detection on process data: coming soon, not available today. Software features do not by themselves make you compliant or validated; your procedures and validation do. Devices and your ERP each need their own set-up.

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