What is MOMS (Manufacturing Operations Management System)?
MOMS stands for Manufacturing Operations Management System. It is a software layer within industrial automation focused on the management, coordination and optimisation of production activities.
MOMS sits at level 3 of the Purdue Model, between Real-time process control (level 2: SCADA/HMI) and business information systems (level 4: ERP).
🧠 What does a MOMS do?
A MOMS system helps production companies to:
- Manage and track production orders
- Monitor quality and traceability
- Track downtime, performance and utilisation
- Use resources such as personnel and materials efficiently
- Ensure regulatory compliance (e.g. batch records)
🔧 Typical MOMS functions
| Functional area | Description |
|---|---|
| Production management | Planning and tracking production orders |
| Quality management | Recording inspections, tests, tolerances |
| Overall Equipment Effectiveness/Performance monitoring | Calculation of Overall Equipment Effectiveness |
| Traceability | Tracking of batches, lot numbers, origin |
| Recipe management | Management of recipes and settings per product |
| Maintenance management | Integration with TPM or CMMS systems |
| Material management | Raw material consumption, integration with stock |
🏭 Examples of MOMS solutions
- Siemens Opcenter
- AVEVA Manufacturing Execution
- GE Proficy
- Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre
- SAP MII (Manufacturing Integration and Intelligence)
🔄 Relationship with other systems
MOMS acts as a bridge between operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT). It collects data from the field and translates it into information that is useful for planning, quality and performance analysis.
📌 In summary
MOMS is a critical software link in the digital factory, helping to drive production processes efficiently, traceably and with quality in mind. It enables companies to make real-time decisions, reduce waste and integrate production departments more closely with business operations.