Selecting an MES for an electronics manufacturer with multiple plants required a shared understanding of business needs and technical requirements. Different stakeholders brought their own operational priorities and expectations. The challenge was to bring these perspectives together and establish a clear basis for evaluating solutions and supporting investment decisions.
We led a structured RFP process, working with business and technical stakeholders to clarify requirements and agree evaluation priorities. We assessed leading MES vendors against these needs and translated the findings into recommendations for senior management. Throughout the process, we connected operational expectations with technical considerations and the wider objectives of the manufacturing program.
The process provided a structured comparison of vendor options and a clearer basis for management decisions. Requirements and evaluation priorities were aligned across stakeholders, making the reasoning behind recommendations transparent. This helped the manufacturer move forward with greater clarity on the options available and their relevance to a broader MES deployment.