Implementation of MES System by Shanghai Baigao Polymer Materials Co., Ltd.

I. Shanghai Baigao Polymer Materials: An Innovative Pioneer in the Polymer Materials Field

As a leading domestic enterprise engaged in the production of polymer materials, Shanghai Baigao Polymer Materials Co., Ltd. focuses on the R&D, production and sales of high-performance polymer materials. Relying on advanced production technology and a strict quality management system, Baigao’s polymer materials are widely used in various fields such as automotive, electronics, and construction, and have earned an excellent reputation in both domestic and international markets.

However, with the intensification of market competition and the continuous improvement of customers’ requirements for product quality, the traditional production management model has gradually become a bottleneck restricting the enterprise’s development. Issues in the production process, such as information silos, non-standard data management, and production efficiency bottlenecks, have become increasingly prominent. To break through these constraints and enhance the enterprise’s core competitiveness, Shanghai Baigao Polymer Materials Co., Ltd. has decided to introduce Xingdi’s advanced MES system, initiating a journey of intelligent upgrading for production management.

II. MES System: The Core Engine for Intelligent Production

Under the traditional production model, Shanghai Baigao Polymer Materials faced numerous challenges. Production data relied on manual recording, which was not only prone to errors but also made it difficult to conduct rapid analysis and traceability. The real-time monitoring of equipment operation status was unavailable, leading to frequent equipment failures that could not be addressed promptly. There was a disconnect between production plans and actual execution, resulting in low production efficiency and severe resource waste. Additionally, quality traceability was difficult—once quality issues arose, it was hard to quickly locate and resolve them.

To solve these problems, Shanghai Baigao Polymer Materials introduced Hippocrates’s MES system, aiming to improve the efficiency and transparency of production management through digital means. The MES system organically integrates production equipment, materials, processes, and personnel, enabling information-based, automated, and intelligent management of the production process. Through data collection and analysis, the MES system can monitor production status in real time, optimize production processes, improve product quality, reduce production costs, and bring comprehensive transformations to the enterprise.

III. MES Project: Phased Implementation for Steady Progress

(I) Overall Planning and Phased Implementation

The MES project of Shanghai Baigao Polymer Materials adopted the strategy of “overall planning and phased implementation” to ensure the steady progress and successful landing of the project.

1. Phase 1: System Planning and Infrastructure ConstructionThe project team conducted in-depth research on MES application cases of advanced enterprises at home and abroad, and formulated a detailed implementation plan based on Baigao Polymer Materials’ actual needs. During this phase, the enterprise built the infrastructure for the MES system, realized the initial connection between production equipment and the system, and laid a foundation for the subsequent full-scale application.
2. Phase 2: Implementation and Optimization of Core ModulesIn this phase, the enterprise focused on implementing core modules such as production planning management, material management, and equipment monitoring. Through the MES system, production plans could be issued to workshops in real time, the operation status of equipment was monitored in real time, and the material flow was controlled accurately. At the same time, the system optimized production processes, reducing waiting time and resource waste in the production process.
3. Phase 3: Comprehensive Integration and In-depth ApplicationThe MES system achieved comprehensive integration with the enterprise’s existing systems (such as ERP, WMS, and SCADA), breaking information silos and realizing seamless data sharing. By deeply applying the data analysis function of the MES system, the enterprise could grasp key indicators in the production process in real time, providing decision support for the management. In addition, the MES system also realized the full-process traceability of the production process, ensuring the traceability of product quality.

(II) Innovation in Core Business Models

Centered on core modules including production planning, material management, equipment monitoring, and data analysis, the MES project promoted the comprehensive upgrading of the enterprise’s production management.

• Production Planning ManagementBased on the enterprise’s production orders and resource conditions, the MES system automatically generates the optimal production plan and issues it to workshops in real time. Through system monitoring, the management can keep track of production progress at any time and adjust the plan promptly to ensure the smooth completion of production tasks.
• Material ManagementThe MES system enables precise management of materials— the entire process from raw material procurement to finished product warehousing is tracked and controlled through the system. The system automatically generates material balance and yield reports, reducing human errors and improving material utilization.
• Equipment Monitoring and OptimizationThe MES system can monitor the operation status of all equipment in the factory in real time, detect equipment failures promptly, and issue alerts. By analyzing equipment operation curves, the enterprise can optimize production processes and improve equipment operation efficiency.
• Data Analysis and Decision SupportWith its powerful data analysis function, the MES system provides the enterprise’s management with real-time production data and key indicators. The management can quickly understand the production status through reports and dashboards generated by the system, and make scientific decisions.

(III) Strong Technical Architecture Support

The MES system is built on an advanced digital platform, with high customization capabilities and efficient data access capabilities. Adopting a distributed architecture, the system optimizes data storage and access efficiency, and can quickly respond to users’ query needs. At the same time, the MES system supports integration with third-party systems, realizing data sharing and collaborative work across various business links within the enterprise.

IV. Remarkable Results: Comprehensive Improvement of Production Management Level

(I) Internal Enterprise Transformation

The introduction of the MES system has brought significant internal transformations to Shanghai Baigao Polymer Materials:

• Significant Improvement in Production EfficiencyBy optimizing production processes and monitoring production status in real time, the MES system has significantly improved the enterprise’s production efficiency. The execution of production plans has become more precise, equipment utilization has been greatly increased, and the production cycle has been shortened by more than 30%.
• Substantial Upgrade in Quality ManagementThe MES system has realized full-process traceability of the production process and real-time monitoring of quality data, significantly improving product quality. The informatization rate of quality traceability has reached over 90%, and the consistency and integrity of data have achieved 100%, helping the enterprise gain higher market trust.
• Optimized Resource AllocationThrough its data analysis function, the MES system helps the enterprise optimize resource allocation and reduce waste. The refined material management has increased material utilization by 20% and reduced energy consumption by 15%.
• Full Realization of Paperless OfficeThe application of the MES system has realized paperless production management for the enterprise, reducing the cost of using and managing paper documents. At the same time, the system has improved the accuracy and security of data, avoiding errors caused by manual recording.

(II) Social Impact and Industry Demonstration

The successful implementation of the MES project by Shanghai Baigao Polymer Materials has not only brought significant benefits to the enterprise itself but also provided valuable experience for the digital transformation of the polymer materials industry:

• Industry Demonstration EffectAs an innovative pioneer in the polymer materials industry, Baigao Polymer Materials’ successful case has demonstrated the great potential of the MES system in improving production management levels to peer enterprises, encouraging more enterprises to actively engage in digital transformation.
• Enhanced Quality AssuranceThrough the strict control of the MES system, the quality of Baigao Polymer Materials’ products has been further improved, providing customers with safer and more reliable products and safeguarding public interests.
• Cost Reduction and Efficiency ImprovementThe application of the MES system has reduced the enterprise’s labor costs and management costs while improving production efficiency. The enterprise has invested the saved resources into R&D and innovation, further enhancing its core competitiveness.

V. Future Outlook: Sustained Innovation to Lead the Industry’s Digital Transformation

The successful implementation of the MES system has laid a solid foundation for Shanghai Baigao Polymer Materials’ digital transformation. However, the enterprise is well aware that digital transformation is a continuous process, and there is still broad room for development in the future.

• Continuous Optimization of System FunctionsBaigao Polymer Materials will continuously optimize the functions of the MES system according to the needs of business development. For example, it will further improve the equipment monitoring module to realize automatic diagnosis and predictive maintenance of equipment failures; it will optimize the production planning module to achieve more precise production scheduling.
• Strengthening Data Analysis CapabilitiesThe enterprise will introduce more advanced data analysis technologies and tools to deeply explore the production data in the MES system. Through the analysis of production data, the enterprise can predict potential problems in advance, optimize production processes, and further improve product quality.
• Exploring System Integration and CollaborationBaigao Polymer Materials will actively explore the integration of the MES system with other digital solutions. For instance, integrating with intelligent manufacturing systems to realize intelligent control of the production process; integrating with supply chain management systems to achieve collaborative production among upstream and downstream enterprises.
• Through these continuous efforts, Shanghai Baigao Polymer Materials will continue to move forward on the path of digital transformation, advancing toward intelligence and high efficiency. This will not only help the enterprise stand out in the fierce market competition but also provide richer and more valuable experience for the digital transformation of the polymer materials industry, leading the industry toward a more brilliant future.

VI. Related Solutions

1. MES System Production Management Solution
2. Production Process Traceability Solution for Pharmaceutical Enterprises

VII. Related Cases

1. MES System Project of Tibet Qizheng Tibetan Medicine Co., Ltd.
2. Electronic Batch Record Project of Southwest Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.