Glossary & Industry Terms

Understanding what software solutions to utilize is key to taking your business’ production quality and efficiency to the next level. Use our glossary and industry terms below to help figure out what software you are looking for and clarify any queries you may have.

• MES (Manufacturing Execution Software) – Allows for complete operational control and visibility, no matter the size of the business. Information and data can be accessed in real time by all personnel for real time decision-making.
• WIP (Work In Process Software) – Monitor data at each defined step in the production cycle, and collect and report on business-wide information simultaneously.
• CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management Systems) – Designed to help managers maintain assets and continue to run at the highest levels of performance to maximize production demands.
• EAMS (Enterprise Asset Management Software) – Designed to streamline maintenance scheduling, work orders, and other functions pertinent to reliability-centered maintenance.
• IMS (Inventory Management Software) – Used to track inventory levels, sales, deliveries, and orders. Also can be used to develop work orders.
• WMS (Warehouse Management Software) – A software application that helps manage the operations of a warehouse.
• RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) – Technology that incorporates the use of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling to uniquely identify a specific item, often with the use of a barcode and scanner.
• TME (Traceability Made Easy) – Our comprehensive suite of products, including MES, EAMS, CMMS, and mobile devices. Utilizing this bundle allows you to create a streamlined management overview of your business.
• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) – How effectively a manufacturing operation or business is utilized.
• SPC (Statistical Process Control) – Quality control to monitor and control a process to ensure it meets its full potential.
• SQL (Statistical Quality Control) – This quality control measure focuses on final product controls, ensuring that all production specifications are met before products are shipped to customers.

Here at MASS Group, we are committed to helping you automate, control, and simplify your business. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us at (800) 842-2790. Our experts are happy to help you find the information or product that you are searching for.