Overview
The missing link between your warehouse and production line
ERP plans what to build and MES runs the line – but neither manages the detailed flow of materials in between. Meson LES manages the Planning For Each Part (PFEP) and enables real-time communication between LES, ERP and MES, so every workstation gets exactly what it needs, exactly when it needs it.
- Knows what part is needed, by when, where and in what quantity (3W1Q)
- Pulls materials from suppliers, warehouse and buffers – just in time
- Orchestrates AGVs and transport robots to deliver to the line
PFEPPlan For Each Part – define how every part is stored, pulled and delivered to the line.
Why Meson LES
Keep your lines running, without the shortages
From BOM to workstation, Meson LES turns production demand into precise, automated material flows.
1
Real-time production & BOM monitoring
Monitor production progress and BOM data in real time to identify required parts, determine the right assembly line, schedule delivery timing and specify the exact quantities needed.
2
External sourcing
Identify which parts must be sourced externally and bring them in with a Just-In-Time (JIT) approach.
3
Workstation parts preparation
Streamline picking with system-generated instructions that guide operators on what to pick and in which sequence – for better planning and productivity.
4
Automated parts delivery
Orchestrate transport robots to deliver the required parts to the right workstations precisely when they are needed.
How it works
From supplier to finished goods
Meson LES manages the full cycle of material flow in your factory.
Step 1
Supply
Suppliers ship to the factory against ERP purchase orders and MES production orders
Step 2
Receive
The factory receives goods into Meson WMS, checks quality and stores materials in the warehouse
Step 3
Material pulling
LES pulls the right materials from storage and buffers to the assembly line
Step 4
Sequence flow
Parts flow along the production line in the right sequence, by workstation
Step 5
Finished goods
Finished goods are received, line-side materials deducted, and ERP and WMS updated
Capabilities
Built for manufacturing logistics
Everything you need to plan, pull, deliver and track materials across suppliers, warehouse and production.
01
Plan for each part (PFEP)
- Define material pulling by part and workstation
- Package and loader settings
- Safety-stock alerts and notifications
- Multi-leg pull paths and drop points
02
Material pulling
- Min / max and production-order pull
- Kanban and empty-tote / empty-box pull
- Set Parts Supply (SPS) checking and kitting
- JIT / JIS line-feeding from supplier or warehouse
03
Supplier enablement
- Supplier demand forecast from ERP and MES
- Case labels, ASN and shipment documents
- Delivery appointments and confirmation
- Supplier, VMI and sub-con inventory
04
Automation enablement
- Integrated with MHE via Meson Datahub
- AGV / AMR, AS/RS, miniload and shuttles
- Conveyors, pick-to-light and voice picking
- Automated material supply to workstations
05
Line-side & consumption
- Line-side, supermarket and buffer inventory
- Backflush and scrap data from ERP and MES
- Finished goods receiving and auto-deduction
- Tote, pallet and container management
06
Visibility & quality
- Dashboards by work order, line and time
- Material shortage lists and warnings
- Inbound quality check (IQC) with auto data capture
- Point-to-point material tracking
LES vs MES
Why MES alone isn’t enough
MES runs your production. Meson LES makes sure the right materials reach it – the two work side by side.
| MESManufacturing Execution System | Meson LESLogistics Execution System | |
|---|---|---|
| System focus | Production control, plant modelling and workflow digitalization | Overall materials management with detailed instructions |
| Supplier & warehouse pulling | Requests materials to start production – simple quantity check | Manages detailed material pulling from suppliers and warehouse |
| Material planning | Does not check if materials are prepared by warehouse or suppliers | Syncs BOM and manages parts supply weekly, daily, hourly and by the minute |
| Inventory management | Does not manage detailed warehouse inventory | Allocation, picking and tracking across zones, equipment and containers |
| Line-side inventory | Does not manage line-side inventory | Manages line-side, production supermarket and factory racking |
| Automation | Point-to-point transfers, without controlling automation | Directs automation and AGVs for sorting, buffering, line delivery and empty-container removal |
| Visibility | Production line, production orders and finished goods | Material preparation through to the line – status, stages and shortages |
Customer results
Proven with leading manufacturers
Hisense Group implemented Meson LES, WMS and Datahub to digitalize operations and move to material pulling – cutting shortages, paperwork and line stoppages.
Also trusted by Faurecia, YAPP Automotive Systems, PATAC (GM + SAIC), Chervon, Takamatsu, Liangxin, Gongniu and more.
AI built in
Meet Meson LUMA, your AI warehouse assistant
Instant answers, live data and step-by-step system guidance – on demand. Sketch a workflow and watch it deploy as a live RF screen in minutes, or describe a report and let the built-in SQL Bot write the script for you.
Better together
Pair Meson LES with Meson WMS
Combine LES with Meson WMS for raw materials, semi-finished and finished goods warehouses – and Meson Datahub to connect ERP, MES and automation – for end-to-end control from supplier to customer.
- One platform, warehouse to line
- Integrated via Meson Datahub
- Full MRDM implementation
