SFC4 - Manufacturing Execution System cloud-native
A workflow-driven MES platform for planning, executing, and controlling actual production
CONTEXT
What is an MES and the role of SFC4
A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is the software that connects the planning level (ERP) with actual shop-floor execution, collecting real-time data from machines and operators to optimize production, quality, and control.
SFC4:
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receives orders from your ERP
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transforms production plans into operational workflows
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tracks activities, materials, operators, and machines
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monitors KPIs, downtime, scrap, and performance
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enables in-line quality controls
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supports printing and digital documentation
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It is a cloud-native, API-first, workflow-driven MES designed for modern Industry 4.0 environments.
THE VALUE
Why choose SFC4
Today, manufacturing companies compete on customization, quality, and speed, but traditional MES systems struggle to keep up.
SFC4 was created to overcome the limits of legacy software, offering a solution that is:
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flexible and ready to evolve with real-world processes
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easily integrable with ERP, IoT, machine control, and factory systems
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based on visual workflows executed in real time
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designed for multi-site scalability and cloud deployment
SFC4 is not just an MES: it is a digital orchestrator for the factory.
TECHNOLOGY
Architecture and Integration
SFC4 is built to scale and integrate with the IT/OT ecosystem:
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a cloud-native , microservices-based platform (flexible and resilient)
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ERP integration via REST/SOAP and scheduled data synchronization
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connection to PLCs and machines through WebSocket and standard industrial protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, and AMQP
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open APIs to extend capabilities and integrations
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support for multi-site and distributed scenarios
This modern architecture enables interoperability with existing systems without disrupting them, while allowing new capabilities to be added over time.
Workflow-driven
Workflow-Configurable MES
SFC4 is designed to adapt to the reality of the factory, not to impose rigid or predefined models.
At the core of the platform is a configurable workflow engine, managed through a graphical designer that allows the entire production process to be modeled visually.
Through the designer, it is possible to:
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create customized production flows aligned with real operational processes
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define states, transitions, and operating conditions
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add specific functionalities between states, such as quality checks, data collection, integrations, or automations
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evolve workflows over time without rewriting the system
Each production line thus becomes a governed, flexible digital process, ready to adapt to new requirements, products, or operating modes.
FEATURES
KEY FUNCTIONALITIES
Order Planning and Progress Tracking
Define production plans, finite-capacity sequencing, and gain real-time visibility into execution.
Visual Workflow and Automation
Model processes using a no-code graphical designer, making production adaptable and standardized.
Traceability and Quality
Immediate identification and management of defects or gaps in production to maintain high quality standards.
IoT and Machine Integration
Connect sensors, PLCs, and industrial devices to collect real-time data, reducing reaction times and waste.
Analytics & Dashboards
Generate tailored reports and dashboards based on the needs of different business units.
Transform the Way You Produce
Tangible Benefits for Companies
Immediate and scalable results to improve operational performance
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Reduce the time-to-value of digitalization
SFC4 adapts to existing processes and enables rapid go-live, avoiding the long customization projects typical of traditional MES solutions.
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Protect your existing investments
The platform integrates with ERP, machinery, and existing systems, enhancing the current ecosystem without the need to replace it.
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Maintain control as complexity grows
New products, variants, lines, or plants are managed without losing visibility or governance over the production process.
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Turn production data into operational decisions
Reliable, up-to-date data allows quick intervention on inefficiencies, delays, and quality issues.
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Improve quality and reliability for customers and the market
Greater traceability, integrated controls, and governed processes reduce errors and non-conformities, strengthening company reputation.
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Enable sustainable growth over time
SFC4 is a scalable platform ready for future evolution, allowing you to address new industrial scenarios without rebuilding the system.
MORE INFORMATION
Transform Your Production Processes with SFC4
Discover how SFC4 can adapt to your production processes, integrate with ERP and line machinery, and provide reliable real-time data to improve operational decision-making.
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