| Category |
Assignment |
Subject |
Management |
| University |
University College Dublin (UCD) |
Module Title |
Engineering Operations Management |
Interview Questionnaire
Topic:
Critical Analysis of the Role of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) in Improving Manufacturing Quality and Process Automation
Interview Questions
- How would you describe your organization’s current level of MES adoption and integration?
- What were the primary drivers for implementing MES in your facility?
- In what ways has MES improved product quality in your operations?
- How does MES contribute to real-time monitoring and control of quality parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure)?
- Can you share specific quality issues that MES helped you identify and resolve more efficiently?
- Has MES improved traceability and audit readiness in your quality control processes? How?
- How has MES contributed to automating repetitive or manual tasks in your production processes?
- What kind of improvements have you observed in terms of production scheduling and equipment utilization due to MES?
- How well is your MES integrated with systems like ERP and SCADA? What benefits or challenges has this integration brought?
- Have you experienced any reduction in human errors or operational delays since MES implementation?
- What kind of real-time data does your MES provide, and how is this data used for decision-making?
- Can you share examples where MES-enabled analytics led to a significant change or optimization in operations?
- How does MES help manage downtime, maintenance schedules, and resource planning?
- What were the major challenges you faced during MES implementation (e.g., cost, technical integration, staff resistance)?
- How did your organization address employee training and change management during MES rollout?
- Has MES helped your organization maintain or improve regulatory compliance (e.g., GMP, ISO)?
- How effective is your MES in generating documentation and reports for audits?
- Are you exploring or using AI, IoT, or cloud technologies with your MES? If so, what impact have they had?
- What future improvements or expansions are planned for your MES infrastructure?
- In your opinion, what would make MES more accessible and effective for small to medium-sized manufacturers?
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