The characteristics of repetitive manufacturing typically include: 

• production of the same or similar products over a lengthy period of time; 

• products typically follow the same sequence through the machines and work centers; 

• routings tend to be simple and do not vary much. 

Deploying an MES solution in a repetitive manufacturing environment can deliver many benefits, including: 

• speed-up production line set-up and changeover times; 

• assure just-in-time delivery of production components;  

• reduce paper trail;  

• improve machine up-time;  

• provide supervisors and managers with data needed to improve the production process.