What is the execution layer for manual work?
A short definition of execution layer, an example from manual assembly, and how Arkite handles it.
What is the execution layer for manual work?
The execution layer for manual work is the software that tells operators how to build each unit at the workstation, checks the work and records the result. It sits next to ERP, which decides what to build, and MES, which decides when.
- ERP decides what to build
- MES decides when to build
- The execution layer tells operators how
Execution layer in manual assembly
Planning and tracking systems know which orders exist and when they should be produced. They do not guide the operator through the steps of a manual task, and they do not check how the work was done.
The execution layer closes that gap at the workstation: it loads the right job and variant, guides each step, checks the result and sends the data back. It can run stand-alone or connected to an MES or ERP.
Example: the MES releases order 4711. The workstation loads the job and variant, guides the operator, confirms each step and reports the cycle time and result back.
How Arkite handles it
- Jobs created in Arkite or received from MES or ERP
- Each step guided and checked at the workstation
- Results reported back per unit
- Runs stand-alone or connected
Questions about execution layer
Does Arkite replace an MES?
No. Arkite does not replace your MES or ERP. It connects them to the operator and adds guidance and checks at the workstation.
Can Arkite work without an MES?
Yes. Jobs can be created in Arkite and selected by scan or on the screen.
Which systems can Arkite connect to?
MES, ERP, PLC, databases and smart tools, through a REST API and standard industrial protocols.
See it on your own product.
A live demo shows how Arkite guides, checks and records manual work.