acquire, analyse, and synthesis and visual data by means of computers that provide relevant-to-the-field tools. 

acquire the desired data about the tracked entities in manufacturing or supply chain and transmit the data efficiently and accurately into the manufacturing execution systems. 

typical components of the decision support systems can be used as a framework for characterising the technological aspects of the manufacturing execution systems. 

the ensemble of applications and services leveraging such technologies to open new business and market opportunities.