Operational and Technical Consulting
Operational and
technical consulting
Solutions
Benefit from more than three decades of experience to improve production processes, productivity and energy efficiency
With technical and operational consulting, you can apply the best technological, process and organizational practices we’ve developed over more than thirty years.
Improve production efficiency, reduce energy consumption and costs and minimize environmental impacts by implementing a comprehensive digital strategy and systematically deploying suitable solutions.
Key features:
- Technical and operational consulting to increase production productivity and energy efficiency
- Experienced team of consultants with technical and business expertise
- Reliable route to efficiency gains and savings
- Proven approach in line with best practices
- Review of the current situation, identification of areas for improvement and development of actions
- Solution deployment and project management
- Development of a digital strategy
- Conceptual design
- User training
- Technical training
- Documentation preparation and validation
- Acquiring, implementing and managing co-funded development and implementation project
References
Atlantic Grupa, Blaj Fasteners, Medex, Terme Čatež, Totra Pipes
Recipe Management
Recipe
Management
Solutions
Effectively manage production recipes throughout their entire lifecycle
The MePIS RM solution enables the central management of production recipes, from preparation, versioning, approval and archiving to their transfer to machines, without affecting production. This significantly accelerates product changeovers on machines and reduces human errors.
Key features:
- MePIS RM for comprehensive lifecycle management of production recipes
- Centralized recipe management and storage
- Transfer of recipes to production machines and lines
- Autonomous machine operation after recipe transfer
- Comprehensive security and audit trail
- Configurable workflows for recipe approval
- Equipment Supply
- Operational and Technical Consulting
References
AAA, Lek/Sandoz, Novartis, Salutas Pharma
For pharmaceutical users
- Support for "data integrity" of recipes
- GMP compliance
- Compatibility with GAMP 5
- Basis for paperless production
- Tracking of all changes throughout the recipe lifecycle (Audit Trail)
- 21 CFR Part 11/Annex 11 Compliance
- Pre-validated system (category 4) significantly reduces start-up and validation times
- Equipment supply
- Operational and technical consulting
Data Management and Reporting
Data management and reporting
Solutions
Gather data in one place, ensure its integrity and use it to optimize processes
Store all production data securely and efficiently in Metronik’s central data repository.
Advanced reporting and data analysis tools provide insights into your processes, enabling you to implement improvements and reduce costs.
Key features:
- Establishment of a central repository of process data (GE Historian)
- Storage of measurements, events and process parameters
- Data modelling and contextualization
- Ensure data integrity
- High data security with no data loss in case of connection failure
- Automatic data capture and manual data entry
- Local or cloud implementation
- Tools for data visualization, analysis and development of improvement measures (MePIS PDM, MePIS OPEX, MePIS Energy)
- Basis for digitizing processes and creating a digital twin
- Easy transfer of process data to other IT systems (e.g., BI, MS Excel)
- Configurable reporting tools (MePIS PDM, Dream Report)
- Equipment Supply
- Operational and Technical Consulting
References
Dravske elektrarne Maribor, JP Energetika, Lek/Sandoz, Novartis, Telekom Slovenije
For pharmaceutical users
- Centralized storage of production data and events
- Data integrity and GMP compliance
- Basis for paperless production
- Track all changes (Audit Trail)
- 21 CFR Part 11/Annex 11 Compliance
- Pre-validated system (level 4) significantly reduces start-up and validation times
- Equipment supply
- Operational and technical consulting
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
Metronik's MES platform offers specialized solutions for life science manufacturing (MePIS LS MES) and for industrial production (MePIS MES)
Solutions
MePIS LS MES
Ensure compliant and efficient pharmaceutical production with MePIS LS MES
The MePIS LS MES is specifically tailored to the requirements of the life science industry. In addition to all the standard MES functionalities, it includes the specific ones vital for life science production (e.g. full MBR/EBR functionality).
It provides configurable reports and comprehensive documentation to ensure the optimal use of resources, consistent product quality, data integrity, and full compliance with GMP, GAMP 5, EU Annex 11, and 21 CFR Part 11.
Key features:
- MePIS LS MES
- Extensive MBR and EBR functionalities
- Full support for material flow control (MFC) - Traceability & Genealogy
- Production/Work Order Management
- Weigh & Dispense
- Equipment management
- Deviation & event management
- Inventory and production warehouse management
- Planning/Scheduling assistant
- Reporting & analytics
- Electronic logbook
- Quality Management (QMS Integration)
- Comprehensive integration with ERP
- Connection with shop-floor equipment
- Connection with other IT systems
- GMP compliance
- Adherence to GAMP 5 recommendations
- EU Annex 11/21 CFR Part 11 compliance
- Equipment Supply
- Operational and Technical Consulting
References
Batavia biomanufacturing, Belupo, JGL, Krka, Lek/Sandoz, Marifarm, Stada
MePIS MES
Manage your production processes efficiently with
MePIS MES
The MePIS MES system offers comprehensive control and management of production processes, ensuring material traceability, operator activity tracking, and optimized machine and personnel efficiency.
It also supports customizable reporting and provides documentation for better resource utilization, high product quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
Key features:
- MePIS MES
- Management of work order
- Multi-level traceability of materials, operator activities and process parameters
- Management of work and material flows
- Quality management
- Maintenance support
- Operator guidance through workflows with a configurable graphical tool
- Time and material consumption tracking (operators, equipment)
- Capture data from production processes and integrate with other IT systems (ERP, WMS...)
- Micro-planning of production
- Product labelling
- Control of production warehouses
- Data analysis tools
- Advanced production reports
- Basis for paperless production
- Easily extendable with dedicated analytics modules for operational excellence (MePIS OPEX), energy efficiency (MePIS Energy) and other MePIS Solutions
- Equipment Supply
- Operational and Technical Consulting
References
Atlantic Grupa, Blaj Fasteners, Danfoss, Mlekarna Celeia, Mona Naturprodukte, Podgorje, RLS, Skupina TPV, Tajfun
Serialization / Track & Trace
Serialization / Track & Trace
Solutions
Establish comprehensive support for product serialization and aggregation
MePIS GenCode is a modular and comprehensive solution for product traceability, serialization and aggregation (Track & Trace), including Print & Verify (P&V) systems. It is designed to meet regulatory requirements in industries such as pharmaceuticals to ensure product authenticity and protect against counterfeiting.
Key Features:
- MePIS GenCode modular solution for serialization and aggregation (Track & Trace)
- Level 4 – Central repository for codes (generation of unique codes, code archive, reporting and analytics)
- Level 3 – Plant server (interfaces with P&V systems, code status management, code distribution via P&V systems, data integrity for levels 0 to 3)
- Level 2 – Equipment Supply for serialization and aggregation
- Complete solution with all necessary documentation, equipment supply and P&V system implementation
- Interfaces for MES/ERP
- Interfaces for EU and regional hubs
- Interfaces for CMO and MAH-type companies
- GMP compliance
- Compliance with GAMP 5 guidelines
- Compliance with EU Annex 11/21 CFR PART 11
- Equipment Supply
- Operational and Technical Consulting
References
Belupo, Bosnalijek, G.L. Pharma, Genericon Pharma, JGL, Krka, Lek/Sandoz, Montavit, Stada, TAD Pharma
Data Analytics with Artificial Intelligence
Data Analytics with Artificial Intelligence
Solutions
Achieve a breakthrough in productivity with AI-based process automation
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of digitalization strategies, allowing companies to harness large amounts of process data using advanced, self-learning algorithms to improve efficiency, increase process stability, enhance quality and reduce costs.
Key Features:
- Descriptive analytics to gain insights into key processes with performance indicators (e.g., process and energy efficiency, quality)
- Diagnostic analytics for identifying causes of process changes
- Predictive analytics for forecasting future events based on historical data
- Prescriptive analytics for advanced decision-making solutions or decision recommendations
- Digital twins for processes or products
- Equipment Supply
- Operational and Technical Consulting
References
Blaj Fasteners, De Roeve, Lek/Sandoz, Mlekarna Celeia, T&G, Weiler Abrasives
IIoT360 Cloud Platform
IIoT360 Cloud Platform
Solutions
Gain deep insights into machine operations, improve responsiveness to unexpected machine events and resolve downtime events more quickly
The innovative IIoT360 platform connects machine manufacturers and users, enabling them to tackle even the most demanding challenges, such as increasing availability by preventing failures before they occur, optimizing machine usage and improving machine development for greater efficiency.
Key Features:
- IIoT360 cloud platform for monitoring machine and system operations
- Data collection, preparation, transfer, storage and processing via Telekom Slovenia’s cloud
- Multi-layered cybersecurity for secure data management
- Flexible and proven technology for data collection (Edge)
- Separate and protected data for machine manufacturers and users
- Real-time monitoring of machine operations
- Alerts for customizable operational events
- Calculation of KPIs and in-depth analysis of loss factors
- User-customizable dashboards without the need for programming
- Full support for maintenance processes and communication
- Documentation for machine use and maintenance
- Advanced analytics and customized reports (e.g., machine operation comparisons)
- Integration of AI and machine learning (e.g., predictive maintenance)
- Integration with other IT systems and data transfer capabilities
- Equipment Supply
- Operational and Technical Consulting
IIoT360 delivers significant benefits to both machine manufacturers and industrial companies, read more here.
Operational Excellence (OPEX/OEE)
Operational Excellence (OPEX/OEE)
Solutions
Gain visibility into production processes, improve productivity and reduce costs
Using the advanced MePIS OPEX information solution to monitor production and key performance indicators, along with operational consulting, you can gain insights into production processes and develop measures to improve productivity and reduce costs.
Key Features:
- MePIS OPEX information system for improving productivity in manufacturing
- Consulting to develop measures for reducing waste and increasing productivity
- A broad range of key operational and strategic indicators of production efficiency, including OEE
- Detailed insights into the status and history of production events
- Detection of bottlenecks based on real-time measurements
- Identification of critical areas and quantification of losses
- A tool for basic review and advanced analytics (OLAP)
- Intuitive solution for a wide range of users, from operators to management
- Generation of customized reports
- Alerts and notifications for key users
- Integration with other company systems (e.g., ERP)
- Option for automatic data capture and manual data input
- Equipment Supply
- Operational and Technical Consulting
Improve the efficiency of discrete manufacturing
Lower production costs by reducing bottlenecks
References
Atlantic Grupa, Danfoss, Krka, Mona Naturprodukte, Pivovarna Laško in Union/Heineken, Voeslauer
Energy Management
Energy management
Solutions
Optimize energy consumption, reduce costs and minimize environmental impact
With the MePIS Energy information system, you can manage energy consumption data in one place, analyze it and convert it into useful information for energy savings, improving operations and reporting. We also offer expert consulting to increase energy efficiency.
Key Features:
- Advanced MePIS Energy information system
- Tools for energy consumption analysis and optimization
- Tools for ensuring energy and environmental sustainability in operations and reporting
- Key energy efficiency indicators
- Weather normalization of measurements
- Calculation of specific energy consumption based on user requirements
- Automatic or manual data collection
- Automatic data transfer from e-invoices
- Generation of energy reports
- Automated peak load management / peak shaving
- Consulting on energy efficiency improvements
- Equipment Supply
- Operational and Technical Consulting
References
Agrana Fruit, Aquardens, Atlantic Droga Kolinska, Belupo, Blaj Fasteners, Cinkarna Celje, JP Energetika Ljubljana, Ljubljanske mlekarne, Marifarm, Medex, Mercator, Ministry of Justice RS, Mlekarna Celeia, Pliva, Premogovnik Velenje, Brežice General Hospital, Murska Sobota General Hospital, Novo mesto General Hospital, Ptuj General Hospital, Terme Čatež, Thermana Laško, University of Ljubljana, UKC Ljubljana, Vossen, Weiler Abrasives
Automatic management of active electricity consumption in industry and buildings
- in-depth analyses of electricity consumption and simulations to determine theoptimal billing power
- configuration of permissible changes to the operation of individual consumers (consumption profile, characteristics, limits, etc.)
- calculating optimal customer management scenarios using artificial intelligence
- real-time monitoring of consumption peaks with the ability to take preventive action based on predictive simulations
- automatic peak load balancing through appropriate consumer management
Key benefits
- easy and proactive adaptation to changes in network fee billing to avoid increased electricity costs
- preventive adjustments to consumer behavior based on consumption forecasts and artificial intelligence algorithms
- balancing peaks with automatic management of consumers, achieving savings without employee intervention
- determination of optimal billing power based on simulations
- the possibility of reducing network fee costs by more than 10 percent *
* Depending on consumption profile and flexibility.
Improve process control and energy efficiency
Complete MES for a new packaging center in Turda, Romania
Digitalize production processes and create a smart factory
Central Control System
Central
Control System
Solutions
Ensure centralized control of processes and clear real-time visibility into device and system operations
With a central control system, operators gain detailed insights into device operations, while maintenance personnel benefit from support in resolving issues. The system also ensures the archiving of process data for analysis and continuous improvement.
Key Features:
- Utilization of advanced industrial equipment like SCADA iFix,GE Historian and Honeywell
- Tailored solutions for both industry and buildings
- A comprehensive approach: preparation of project documentation and implementation of system integration
- High system functionality
- Integration of various devices
- Two-way communication: reading from devices and writing to devices
- Support for both thick and thin (web-based) clients
- Equipment Supply
- Operational and Technical Consulting
Improve process control and energy efficiency
Ensure comfort and optimize energy consumption
References
Belupo, Dravske elektrarne Maribor, JGL, JP Energetika Ljubljana, Kristalna palača BTC, Krka, Lek/Sandoz, Ljubljana Airport, Novartis, UKC Ljubljana, Univerza v Ljubljani FKKT/FRI