RapidMES
BetaA Manufacturing Execution System for SMEs. Complete control over orders, items, and Bills of Process — the operational platform other RapidOps modules build on.
Sound familiar?
The problems RapidMES solves
Most SMEs run production on spreadsheets, paper, and informal updates. It works — until orders, items, and operations stop lining up.
Orders tracked in spreadsheets
Work orders managed across Excel sheets and emails. Easy to lose, hard to keep in sync, and impossible to see the real state of the shop.
Paper-based job control
Printed routings and travellers. Updates depend on someone walking the paperwork back to the office.
No real-time WIP visibility
Managers can't see where orders are without walking the floor. Bottlenecks are discovered after they've already cost throughput.
Fragmented operational data
Orders, items, and process data scattered across systems. No single source of truth tying them together.
Capabilities
Run your operations on one platform
Manage orders, control items, define your Bills of Process, and see exactly what's happening on the floor — all in real time.
Order Lifecycle Management
Create, schedule, and track manufacturing orders from release to completion with full status visibility.
- Create and manage manufacturing orders
- Order scheduling and prioritisation
- Work order status visibility
- Completion tracking and reporting
Item Control & Traceability
Manage item master data, track items by location, and trace serial numbers through every operation.
- Item master data management
- Item location tracking
- Item consumption and allocation
- Serial number traceability
Bills of Process
Define routings, sequences, and dependencies. Configurable process control without hard-coded workflows.
- Process routing definitions
- Operation sequencing and dependencies
- Resource and location requirements
- Process instruction documentation
Process Step Sequencing
Enforce the right order of operations with built-in interlocks and validation between process steps.
- Step-level validation
- Process interlocking
- Configurable enforcement rules
- Operator-friendly execution
Real-Time Production Tracking
Live status of every order and item on the floor. No more walking the shop to find out where work stands.
- Live order and item status
- Real-time WIP visibility
- Bottleneck detection
- Operational dashboards
Platform Foundation
RapidMES is the foundation other RapidOps modules build on. Add RapidInventory, RapidInstruct, or RapidWorkshop when you need them.
- Underlying orders, items, and process model
- Shared traceability layer
- Extends with other RapidOps modules
- Flexible API for integrations
How it works
From order to dispatch
RapidMES gives every order a clear path through your operations — and gives you visibility of every step along the way.
Define items & process
Set up item master data and Bills of Process. Configure routings, sequences, and resources for each product family.
Plan & release orders
Create manufacturing orders, prioritise the schedule, and release work to the floor when you're ready.
Execute on the floor
Operators progress orders through process steps with built-in sequencing and interlocks. Status updates in real time.
Trace & report
Every order and item has a complete history. Trace serial numbers, report on completion, and feed insights back into planning.
Built for
Manufacturers we're designed for
SMEs and growing manufacturers running real production — where operational control matters more than enterprise features nobody uses.
Job shops
Manage a high mix of one-off and small-batch orders. Track each job through its bill of process without paper travellers.
Fabrication & welding
Coordinate jobs, materials, and operators across multiple cells. Real-time WIP visibility instead of whiteboards.
Electronics & assembly
Sequence and interlock assembly and test stations. Trace each unit by serial number across operations.
Engineering workshops
Run high-mix, low-volume work with configurable bills of process per product family.
Industrial OEMs
Coordinate orders, items, and operations across multiple production cells with a single operational platform.
Growing SMEs
Move from spreadsheet-driven production to structured order and item control without enterprise complexity.
Why RapidMES
MES capability, without enterprise complexity
Built for SMEs and growing manufacturers — real operational control, accessible pricing, and a platform that grows with you.
Fast deployment
Deploy in days, not months. No long implementation projects required.
No large upfront investment
Monthly SaaS pricing designed for SMEs and growing manufacturers.
Configurable, not coded
Set up orders, items, and process flows without specialist development.
End-to-end traceability
Capture every order, item, and operation in a single source of truth.
Real-time visibility
Know exactly where every order and item is, in real time.
Replace spreadsheets & paper
Move on from disconnected manual systems for managing production.
Platform & add-ons
A foundation you can build on
RapidMES is the platform. Add other RapidOps modules when you're ready — they all share the same orders, items, and traceability layer.
RapidInventory
Live stock, material consumption tied to orders, and serialised parts handling across your stores.
Learn moreRapidInstruct
Digital work instructions, granular task tracking, and visual operator guidance at the workstation.
Learn moreRapidWorkshop
Flexible workshop execution for repair, refurbishment, and high-mix workshop operations.
Learn moreFAQs
Common questions
Ready to transform your manufacturing execution?
Use RapidMES to streamline order management, control items, and optimise your Bills of Process. Register your interest and get early access to the platform.