Critical success factors for MES implementation in China

Manufacturing execution system (MES) is becoming more and more important nowadays and more and more manufacturing enterprises in China are adopting MES. Hence, to improve the success rate of MES implementation is critical for enterprise. However, the study of this topic is still at the nascent stage and many firms find it difficult to implement MES effectively, especially they cannot make sure the implementing success. The paper examines relevant literature to identify the special critical successful factors (CSF) in MES implementation in China, based on Chinese special culture and the characteristics of MIS implementation in China which are quite different from those in western countries.