Session details: IMTS 2026 presentation on MES-driven shop floor performance runs Thursday, September 17, 9:00 A.M. in IMTS53 Room W192-B.
- Core premise: An MES provides real-time visibility by directly integrating with shop floor machinery to collect production data reflecting actual conditions.
- Operational benefits: Enforced process requirements and task interdependencies reduce errors, prevent incomplete work, and minimize rework; real-time equipment and material data improves scheduling and productivity.
- Cost and quality gains: MES tracking of labor, downtime, and maintenance costs supports resource optimization, while product traceability speeds issue resolution and quality control.
- Presenter credentials: Martin (Marty), with over 25-year experience, joined Tebis in 2019 to implement the ProLeiS MES solution for customers.
Manufacturing professionals heading to IMTS 2026 will have a dedicated session on one of the industry's most practical questions: how to turn shop floor data into predictable production outcomes. It is produced by GIE Media's Manufacturing Group, with coverage posted by Justin McCombs.
The case for real-time visibility
The core argument of the session is straightforward. The primary purpose of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is to provide real-time visibility into manufacturing operations — and that visibility changes how decisions get made. An MES directly integrates with shop floor machinery and resources to collect production data, which means scheduling and planning rest on actual conditions rather than assumptions.
Sequencing, scheduling, and cost control
Three mechanisms carry most of the weight in the presentation's framework:
- Enforced process discipline.: MES systems help reduce errors, prevent incomplete work, and minimize rework by enforcing process requirements and task interdependencies. Each operation executes in the correct sequence, with prerequisites completed before work is released — a direct attack on the rework loops that create bottlenecks.
- Smarter scheduling.: Real-time equipment and material data from MES systems improve scheduling decisions and increase productivity.
- Cost transparency.: MES systems track labor, downtime, and maintenance costs as they occur, giving manufacturers actionable insights for optimizing resource allocation.
Product tracking and traceability round out the operational picture, enabling faster issue resolution and improved quality control.
Beyond the immediate gains
The session also connects MES capabilities to longer-term competitiveness. Standardized processes and reliable production data help bridge the skilled labor gap and establish a foundation for automation and AI — a relevant point for shops struggling to scale tribal knowledge.
The presenter
Martin (Marty) brings more than 25-year experience developing and implementing standard manufacturing practices. He joined Tebis in 2019 to help customers implement and optimize their manufacturing processes using MES software, including the company's ProLeiS MES solution. The presentation will discuss how MES systems drive predictable outcomes, support continuous improvement, and strengthen manufacturing performance across the enterprise.
The article was updated May 20, 2026.
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