A lightweight MES focused on production execution
A standard production execution platform for small and medium-sized manufacturers, covering work orders, shopfloor reporting, quality inspection, piece-rate pay, traceability, equipment and tooling records, dashboards and machine connectivity.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
LIGHT MODEL / CLEAR BOUNDARIES
STANDARD PRODUCT / LIMITED EXTENSION / CUSTOM PROJECT
Choose the most suitable discrete, production line or simple production model, then configure it within the standard framework. Core data relationships are generally retained across projects.
For multiple batches, splitting and merging, complex rework, specialised production entities or extensive custom workflows, delivery includes business modelling, prototype approval and project-specific development.
DISCRETE / LINE / SIMPLE PRODUCTION
For multi-operation CNC machining, turning, milling, grinding, stamping, injection moulding and component manufacturing. Execution uses the Discrete Workstations module.
For assembly, packaging and continuous multi-station production. Execution uses the Production Line Management module with a workflow suited to line operations.
For short workflows with straightforward operation management. Keep production execution simple, without adding unnecessary routings or complex shopfloor structures.
WORK ORDER / DISPATCH / EXECUTION
Light MES focuses on a clear execution cycle: work orders, task release, shopfloor execution, production reporting and visible progress. Complex advanced scheduling is outside its core focus.
DRAWING / SOP / WORK INSTRUCTION
Link product drawings, operation drawings, SOPs and work instructions to products or operations. Once a task reaches the workstation, operators can open the relevant documents directly, reducing shared-folder searches, images sent through messaging apps and manual version checks.
WORKSTATION / MOBILE / QR CODE
Use workstation PCs where drawings and process information are needed, mobile scanning for routine operations, and job traveller QR codes to start work, report output, inspect and move jobs through discrete production.
FIRST ARTICLE / PATROL / FINAL / THREE LEVELS
When a nonconformity is found, record the defect and its final disposition or outcome. Nonconformance approval, MRB, CAPA, 8D and cross-department sign-off workflows require a separate QMS scope.
BATCH TRACEABILITY / SERIAL NUMBER
PIECE-RATE WAGE
Maintain standard unit rates by operation for common piecework scenarios. For small batches, special work orders or temporary price changes, adjust the rate for that work order and calculate individual pay from valid reported quantities.
EQUIPMENT / TOOLING / MOLD LEDGER
CNC / INJECTION / PLC / IO
CNC DATASubject to controller access, collect operating status, programs, alarms, machining time, output, spindle and feed data.
INJECTION DATACollect machine status, shot counts, cycle times, temperature, pressure, speed, position, alarms and key process parameters.
PLC / IOConnect production lines, dedicated and non-standard machines, stack lights, counters and temperature or pressure signals.
REPORT / SHOPFLOOR DASHBOARD
STANDARD CORE + OPTIONAL PACKAGES
Three production models + work orders, reporting, basic quality, traceability, asset registers, reports and dashboards
QUALITY+First article, in-process and final inspection at basic, intermediate or advanced levels.
SN+Add individual unit identity and trace operations, operators, equipment and quality throughout production.
CNC+Connect key CNC data through supported control-system protocols.
INJECTION+Collect status, shot counts, cycle times and key process parameters.
PLC/IO+Standard data connections for lines, non-standard equipment and shopfloor signals.
ERP INTEGRATION / DEVICE DATA
Light MES can receive work orders, material records and other necessary master data from the existing ERP. It can return completion, production reporting and labour-hour data as required. CNC, injection moulding and PLC / IO connections bring machine status, output and process parameters into production execution.
PRIVATE DEPLOYMENT / LOCAL DATA / ONE-TIME LICENSE
SELF-DEVELOPED / INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
YaRuan's in-house team continuously develops the production models, work order execution, reporting, quality, traceability, shopfloor resources and related capabilities of Light MES.
The software holds a computer software copyright registration certificate for Lightweight Manufacturing Execution System [Light MES System] V1.0.
FROM PAPER & EXCEL TO VISIBLE EXECUTION
Light MES turns daily production activities into timely, visible and traceable data that supports day-to-day management.
Every work order has a clear execution status, process history and completion result, reducing dependence on verbal instructions from team leaders.
Managers can view jobs awaiting start, in production, awaiting inspection or completed, together with actual completed quantities at each operation.
Operators open the drawings, SOPs and instructions linked to their tasks, reducing shared-folder searches, messaging-app attachments and verbal checks.
Output, operators, labour hours, good quantities and defects are recorded directly from workstation PCs, mobile devices or shopfloor scanning.
First article, in-process and final inspection results and defects leave a clear record, reducing reliance on paper forms and later data entry.
When issues occur, look up the related work order, job traveller, operations, operators, equipment, timestamps and inspection history.
Valid production reports feed directly into piecework records, reducing repeated quantity and rate reconciliation by the workshop, reporting staff and finance.
Work orders, reporting, quality, piecework, equipment and dashboards form a common data foundation for continuous improvement.
Standard production models, optional enhancements and on-premises deployment give small and medium-sized manufacturers a more manageable MES implementation path.