Implementing a Manufacturing Execution System is often seen as disruptive, typically requiring planned downtime. However, with careful planning, strategic execution, and robust risk management, it is possible to roll out MES solutions without halting production. This session explores the strategies and best practices from successful MES deployments that maintained operational continuity, minimized risk, and ensured regulatory compliance. Participants will gain insights into practical considerations and decision-making processes that make a shutdown-free MES rollout achievable. In this session, you will learn how to:

• Plan and execute an MES implementation while maintaining uninterrupted production.
• Ensure data integrity, validation, and compliance during a live rollout.
• Foster effective cross-functional collaboration between IT, engineering, and operations teams to minimize risk.