How to Evaluate MES/MOM Solutions: RFI Template and Evaluation Criteria
Choosing a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) platform requires asking the right questions from the start.
ISA-95 / IEC 62264 provides a framework for manufacturing operations management at Level 3, covering activities such as production, quality, inventory and maintenance. This RFI template draws on established manufacturing operations frameworks, including ISA-95 and the MESA MOM Capability Maturity Model.
This downloadable RFI template helps manufacturing teams:
- define evaluation criteria
- compare MES/MOM vendors consistently
- identify key functional and technical requirements
- streamline the vendor selection process
The template covers common evaluation areas including:
- Manufacturing execution
- Production scheduling
- Quality management
- Warehouse and material management
- Traceability and genealogy
- Process manufacturing
- Reporting and analytics
- Integration with ERP, PLM and automation systems
- Cloud deployment
- Security and scalability
Whether you are replacing a legacy MES or launching a new digital manufacturing initiative, this template provides a structured starting point for your evaluation.
Download the editable RFI template.