FAQ

What is an MES?

An MES links the business level with the store floor level and thus ensures full data integration with real-time visualization.
The Manufacturing Execution System enables networking between people and machines. This guarantees higher productivity and more efficient production.

Why COAGO?

COAGO MES is precisely tailored to the needs and requirements of your production. Whether you produce film, paper, cardboard or non-wovens is irrelevant.

MES vs. Excel

Microsoft Excel quickly reaches its limits as a production planning and evaluation tool.
Production planning and changes at short notice are easily possible in an MES, taking delivery deadlines into account.
Complex evaluations, such as overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), run automatically in the background with an MES.

What does an MES cost?

The costs depend on the scope of the project, which is why there is no general answer to this question.
Your advantage with customized software such as COAGO MES: You decide which features you need and what your MES will look like.
In addition to the implementation costs, you should plan for annual maintenance and support/service fees.

Does COAGO have a modular architecture?

COAGO has a modular structure.
You decide which modules are useful and important for you.

What modules does COAGO have?

The following modules support you with the efficiency and transparency of your production:
COAGO-PPS
BDE
QM
COAGO-LVS

Is COAGO a cloud solution?

Our MES COAGO can be operated in a cloud.
(Caution: high licensing costs (also due to virtualization))
GRASS clearly recommends the on-premises variant due to its better performance.

What other services does GRASS offer?

In addition to our product-related services, such as maintenance and 24/7 support, we also offer training for your employees.
If required, we can also provide you with our experienced consultants to advise you on all aspects of your production.
Our DBA service rounds off our offering.
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Why GRASS?

We have been your specialist for the roll manufacturing and converting industry for over 40 years.
Manufacturing excellence is our DNA.
Your requirements and needs inspire us to develop our products.

As a medium-sized company, isn't GRASS too small for major customers?

Competence is not a question of size.
Our customers have more than 30 locations and more than 5,500 employees around the globe. They are among the largest producers of film, paper and non-wovens in the world.