Historically batch control systems were designed individually to match aspecific arrangement of plant equipment. They lacked the ability to convert tonew produc... » 

Historically batch control systems were designed individually to match aspecific arrangement of plant equipment. They lacked the ability to convert tonew products without having to modify the control systems and did not lendthemselves to integration with manufacturing management systems.Practical Batch Management Systems explains how to utilize the building blocksand arrange the structures of modern batch management systems to produceflexible schemes suitable for automated batch management with the capabilityto be reconfigured to use the same plant equipment in different combinations.It introduces current best practice in the automation of batch processesincluding the drive for integration with MES Manufacturing Execution Systemand ERP Enterprise Resource Planning products from major IT vendors.References and examples are drawn from DCS PLC batch control productscurrently on the market. Implement modern batch management systems that are flexible and easilyreconfigured Integrate batch management with other manufacturing systems including MES andERP Increase productivity through industry best practice «