Resilience through data: Building a robust shop floor

From reactive crisis mode to predictive production control – with ERP, APS, and MES

The shop floor runs on data. Stable and efficient production is only possible when data flows reliably. But what happens when unexpected disruptions occur? This presentation explores how digital solutions and agile disruption management can significantly enhance manufacturing resilience—and how companies can shift from reactive crisis response to proactive, strategic planning.

We’ll focus on two key questions:

• Why is shop floor resilience more critical than ever?
• And how can ERP, APS, and MES systems work together to effectively manage disruptions?

Shop floor resilience refers to a production system’s ability to respond flexibly to disruptions and recover quickly. Flexibility, adaptability, and robustness are the defining traits of a resilient shop floor. The goal: minimize downtime, maintain product quality under challenging conditions, and boost competitiveness through rapid responsiveness to market changes.

This presentation will demonstrate how modern systems not only help overcome acute disruptions but also drive continuous improvement and long-term production stability. Topics include the efficient use of existing resources, the integration of intelligent decision support, and the role of simulations in predictive planning.

Reik Zettl,

Vice President Planning Solutions DUALIS