PINpoint

PINpoint is a manufacturing execution system, or MES, that controls and monitors production to prevent errors on the line. It is designed for discrete manufacturers and needs no coding to configure. The maker, PINpoint Information Systems, now belongs to Advantive.

What PINpoint offers

• Control — production steps are enforced on the line to error-proof manufacturing.
• Monitoring and analysis — engineers can look at production data to find problems and improve efficiency.
• No-code setup — the system is ready out of the box and adapts without programming.
• Fast rollout — the vendor targets improved throughput and quality within twelve weeks.

Who it works with

Discrete manufacturing lines, mainly in the automotive and transport sectors. Customers named include Caterpillar, Navistar, Perkins, GM, Ford, Toyota, Boeing and Mercury Marine. It is used worldwide and in many languages.

Key facts

• Owner: Advantive
• Type: manufacturing execution system