MOM4

MOM4 is a Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) solution offered by NearSoft. According to the vendor, it aims to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing and maintenance processes by providing a range of tools for planning, scheduling, execution, tracking, reporting, and analyzing production, maintenance, and quality data. MOM4 is designed to cater to various sizes of businesses, from small enterprises to large corporations. It is used by manufacturing professionals, maintenance professionals, operations and plant managers, industrial engineers, and quality assurance professionals across industries such as automotive, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, electronics, and consumer goods.

Key Features

Digital Manufacturing: According to the vendor, MOM4 incorporates optimization capabilities to reduce time and cost, and improve the efficiency of manufacturing processes. It analyzes feedback from production to identify areas for improvement and enhance overall manufacturing efficiency.

Digital Maintenance: MOM4 Maintenance assists with maintenance and inspection work orders, allowing for preventative and condition-based maintenance. It is said to enable better asset management, inventory control, and safety.

Industry 4.0: The vendor claims that MOM4 aligns with the principles of Industry 4.0 and supports the transformation towards smart manufacturing and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). It ensures compatibility with common standards, facilitating interoperability and future-proofing investments.

Lean Six Sigma: According to the vendor, MOM4 supports Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies, focusing on reducing waste, improving efficiency, and enhancing quality. It provides tools for real-time process monitoring, data collection, and analysis.

Warehouse Management: MOM4Inventory serves as a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to manage work-in-process (WIP) inventory. It is said to support efficient monitoring and organization of product flow, providing guidance for storage location selection and supervision of loading and unloading processes.

Reports, Analyses, and KPIs: MOM4Reports offers a versatile reporting system for data management and production insights. It supports the generation of key performance indicators (KPIs) and allows users to create custom reports based on their specific needs.

Execution, Tracking, and Traceability: MOM4Execution enables the execution of production orders, tracking of work-in-progress (WIP), and data collection during the production process. It ensures product identification and traceability, capturing downtime information for analysis and improvement.

Production Planning and Scheduling: MOM4Scheduling provides advanced planning and scheduling capabilities, generating a master plan and managing production orders. It supports detailed production scheduling, re-scheduling, and synchronization of production orders.

Final Capacity Scheduling: MOM4Capacity informs about capacity per equipment, time, and capacity balance. It enables resource profile and template management, facilitating efficient capacity utilization.

Maintenance: MOM4Maintenance is a comprehensive system for handling preventative and reactive maintenance of facilities and assets. It tracks maintenance histories, manages work orders, and supports proactive maintenance planning.