Description

Introduction

This course is designed to equip Business Analysts and Process Engineers with a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage Apriso MES to model, monitor, and optimize manufacturing operations. Participants will learn how to translate business requirements into MES workflows, analyze key production data, and support continuous improvement efforts using Apriso’s capabilities. Emphasis is placed on aligning MES processes with operational goals across discrete and process industries.

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Basic understanding of manufacturing operations and process flows

• Familiarity with business analysis or industrial engineering concepts

• No prior experience with Apriso MES is required

Table of Contents

1. Overview of Apriso MES in Manufacturing Context
    1.1 Role of MES in digital manufacturing ecosystems
    1.2 Key functions and capabilities of Apriso
    1.3 Benefits for analysts and engineers

2. Navigating the Apriso Platform
    2.1 User interface and core modules
    2.2 Accessing data and reports
    2.3 Working with process-specific views

3. Business Process Modeling in Apriso
    3.1 Introduction to Apriso’s BPM tools
    3.2 Designing and visualizing workflows
    3.3 Validating and deploying business logic

4. Data Analysis and Performance Monitoring
    4.1 Real-time vs historical data exploration
    4.2 Using MES data to evaluate process efficiency
    4.3 Identifying trends, delays, and quality gaps

5. KPI Definition and Tracking
    5.1 Defining key manufacturing indicators
    5.2 Building and customizing dashboards
    5.3 Reporting and communicating insights

6. Continuous Improvement and Lean Integration
    6.1 Applying lean and Six Sigma in MES contexts
    6.2 Using Apriso data for root cause analysis
    6.3 Supporting Kaizen and process refinement

7. Collaboration with IT and Operations
    7.1 Bridging business logic and technical implementation
    7.2 Communicating process requirements
    7.3 Documenting functional specifications for configuration

8. Use Cases and Scenario-Based Exercises
    8.1 Defining a new process and mapping it in Apriso
    8.2 Monitoring quality control in a live process
    8.3 Interpreting data for management reporting

By completing this course, Business Analysts and Process Engineers will be equipped to effectively model, analyze, and optimize production workflows within Apriso MES. Their enhanced ability to align MES activities with business goals will support operational excellence, data-driven decision-making, and enterprise-wide digital transformation.