Implementing a WebAPP-based Software Framework for Manufacturing Execution Systems

In allusion to the shortcomings of the traditional MES, such as menu-guided characteristics and weak adaptation capabilities, this paper proposes a webAPP-based software framework for MES, which brings the advantages of modularity, decentralization and scalability. Moreover, three key enabling technologies are discussed, i.e. multi-user role configuration and control, webAPP decomposition strategies for webAPP-MES and web database design for webAPP-MES. Finally, a prototype system is developed to demonstrate the feasibility and applicability of webAPP-MES.