OVERVIEW
A global pet care manufacturer partnered with DASH Engineering to accelerate its MES digital transformation across a complex, multi-site production network.
The organization needed a clear strategy to align corporate digital initiatives with site-level execution while addressing inconsistent systems, data gaps, and varying levels of technical maturity.
THE CHALLENGE
The client sought to:
- Establish clear, standardized functional business requirements for an MES solution that aligns with both site-level operations and corporate strategy
- Identify technical gaps and opportunities across multiple manufacturing sites to support MES integration
- Develop a strategic roadmap for deploying MES across selected facilities in a scalable and sustainable manner
THE SOLUTION
Our team provided end-to-end business relationship management and consulting services to guide the client through a full ERP transformation:
Strategic Roadmap Development
- Delivered a phased MES implementation roadmap, prioritizing sites and initiatives based on business impact, technical readiness, and investment strategy.
Enterprise & Site Alignment
- We facilitated cross-functional workshops across fifteen manufacturing sites and corporate teams to align business objectives, uncover operational challenges, and define a unified MES vision.
Requirements Definition
- Partnered with stakeholders to develop a standardized, enterprise-level MES requirements framework—balancing corporate consistency with site-specific flexibility.
Technical Gap Assessment
- Conducted a comprehensive evaluation of each site’s digital and infrastructure readiness, identifying critical gaps in systems, data, and networking required for MES integration.
DASH Engineering provided the client with the clarity, structure, and strategy needed to confidently move forward with MES deployment—transforming fragmented operations into a scalable, data-driven manufacturing ecosystem.
