Before you begin
- Forge MES in Plain Language
How it works
Follow the arrows from left to right. Each stage prepares the information the next stage needs.
- 01Recommended
Core execution
Core flow includes factory records, Products, BOMs, Routings, Lines, Shifts, Work Orders, serials, Production Tasks, and history.
provides the information needed for - 02Recommended
Configured capability
Quality, repair, packaging, identifiers, tools, automations, and shipment depend on configuration.
provides the information needed for - 03Recommended
Product-specific use
Some capabilities can be Product-specific, Variant-specific, Routing-specific, Station-specific, or Plant-specific.
provides the information needed for - 04Recommended
Plant-specific availability
Confirm availability in the current Forge environment before writing local procedures.
Why this connection matters: Do not assume every menu item is required for every manufacturing process.
What to do
- Core flow includes factory records, Products, BOMs, Routings, Lines, Shifts, Work Orders, serials, Production Tasks, and history.
- Quality, repair, packaging, identifiers, tools, automations, and shipment depend on configuration.
- Some capabilities can be Product-specific, Variant-specific, Routing-specific, Station-specific, or Plant-specific.
- Confirm availability in the current Forge environment before writing local procedures.
Watch the task
Watch: Capability Availability Guide
GIF walkthrough placeholder for Capability Availability Guide.
Rules to remember
- Do not assume every menu item is required for every manufacturing process.
- Do not describe proposed or unverified capabilities as available.
- Use the latest verified implementation and active configuration as the source of truth.
Ready when
- Core and conditional capabilities are clearly separated.
- Configured features have been tested in the current environment.
- Local training includes only available capabilities.