Description

Introduction

This course is tailored for plant operators and production supervisors who interact daily with the Apriso Manufacturing Execution System (MES). It focuses on how to efficiently execute work orders, capture production data, manage shop floor activities, and monitor real-time performance. By mastering Apriso’s intuitive user interfaces and tools, participants will help ensure smoother operations, better quality, and timely decision-making.

Prerequisites

Participants should have:

• Basic understanding of manufacturing shop floor processes

• Familiarity with common production terms (work orders, shift reports, downtime)

• No prior Apriso experience required

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Apriso MES for Shop Floor Personnel
    1.1 Role of MES in daily operations
    1.2 Overview of operator and supervisor dashboards
    1.3 Navigation and user interface basics

2. Executing Work Orders and Production Tasks
    2.1 Work center selection and login
    2.2 Viewing and starting production orders
    2.3 Recording production quantities and completions

3. Downtime and Issue Reporting
    3.1 Logging machine and process downtime
    3.2 Capturing root cause and resolution notes
    3.3 Real-time alerts and notifications

4. Quality Checks and Non-Conformance Management
    4.1 Performing in-process and final inspections
    4.2 Recording quality results and test values
    4.3 Logging defects and deviations

5. Material Movement and Inventory Visibility
    5.1 Material issuance and consumption tracking
    5.2 Labeling and scanning procedures
    5.3 Tracking WIP (Work in Progress) inventory

6. Shift Management and Operator Logs
    6.1 Logging shift start/end and breaks
    6.2 Recording operator notes and handovers
    6.3 Shift-based reports and summaries

7. Supervisor Functions and Performance Monitoring
    7.1 Monitoring line and machine status in real-time
    7.2 KPI dashboards: OEE, throughput, yield
    7.3 Escalating and resolving shop floor issues

8. Safety, Compliance, and Work Instructions
    8.1 Viewing digital work instructions and SOPs
    8.2 Confirming compliance checkpoints
    8.3 E-signatures and operator acknowledgements

9. Best Practices and Daily Use Tips
    9.1 Optimizing screen layouts for speed
    9.2 Avoiding common errors during data entry
    9.3 Maintaining accuracy and traceability

By the end of this course, plant operators and supervisors will be equipped to confidently manage their day-to-day tasks using Apriso MES. The training enhances operational accuracy, accountability, and responsiveness on the shop floor—empowering teams to meet production goals and quality standards efficiently.