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Home » Events » K.I.S.S. MES (Keep It Simple, Stupid): Why Modern Manufacturers Are Choosing Modular MES with Real Shop Floor Control

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K.I.S.S. MES (Keep It Simple, Stupid): Why Modern Manufacturers Are Choosing Modular MES with Real Shop Floor Control

KEYWORDS: MES software
8/20/25 2:00 pm to 8/20/26 2:00 pm EDT
Contact: Meg K.

Legacy MES platforms promised end-to-end control—but too often delivered complexity, bloated features, and multi-year deployments with price tags in the millions. Today’s manufacturers need something different: simple, scalable control that starts with what matters most—the shop floor.

Join Edoardo Colasante, Director of Engineering at Kolver North America, and Bryan Bauw, COO at PICO, as they explore why manufacturers are adopting modular MES to manage assembly operations. Hear how modular MES allows you to deploy (and pay for) only the features that you need, when you need them - whether you're only tracking torque data, digitizing work instructions, or connecting the shop floor through a network of integrated tools and systems.

You will learn:

  • Why monolithic MES systems fail to deliver ROI (and what manufacturers are doing instead)
  • What “modular” really means: Deploy fast, scale flexibly, no bloat
  • How manufacturers are choosing function-first MES capabilities—like digital work instructions, IoT tool integrations, and ERP connectivity—at affordable price points and without extensive IT or hardware requirements
  • Lessons from teams that started small and scaled MES across lines, cells, and sites

If you’re tired of MES that overpromises and underdelivers, it’s time to simplify. Learn how a modular approach gives you control where it counts—without the baggage.

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PicoKolver


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