Caps & Closures MES Implementation: Real-Time Production Visibility

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Caps & Closures MES Implementation: Real-Time Production Visibility

Case study of Caps & Closures Pty Ltd implementing Epicor Mattec MES to replace manual data collection with real-time production monitoring, OEE tracking, and planning accuracy.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Australian manufacturer Caps & Closures deployed Epicor Mattec MES across injection moulding and assembly operations. The system captures machine pulses for cycle time, output, downtime, and OEE while enabling shop-floor data entry via touch screens. Real-time visibility replaced tribal knowledge, improved lead-time commitments, and supported lean initiatives focused on waste and scrap reduction.

Key takeaways

Real-time machine data replaced manual collection and tribal knowledge

Accurate completion times and OEE metrics improved production planning

Shop-floor visibility reduced downtime and scrap through lean programs

Sales and operations gained shared access to job status and dispatch dates

Scalable system supports capacity planning for future growth

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