Build systems that meet today’s goals and unlock tomorrow’s opportunities. In this session, you’ll see how an open, modular MES platform can serve as the digital backbone for future-ready operations.

Beyond core capabilities like production tracking, traceability, and quality management, modern MES should drive execution on the plant floor, orchestrate workflows, and enable proactive decision-making through real-time insights, advanced analytics, and AI-ready architecture.

Sepasoft experts explain how Sepasoft MES supports continuous improvement and helps manufacturers accelerate long-term innovation.

About the Speakers

Mark French, Director of Design Consultation
Mark French leads Sepasoft’s Design Consultation Department, overseeing a team of sales engineers responsible for delivering in-depth technical product demonstrations and providing strategic guidance to ensure successful MES implementations. His team plays a critical role in aligning MES capabilities with customer requirements, particularly for complex deployments and enterprise rollouts. As a former systems integrator, Mark brings over a decade of experience deploying SCADA, control, and MES systems across various industries using Sepasoft and Inductive Automation platforms.

Doug Brandl, MES Solutions Engineer
Doug Brandl is an MES Solutions Engineer at Sepasoft, where he translates real-world manufacturing challenges into clear, industry-specific examples that demonstrate the practical value of Sepasoft software. He also contributes to the evolution of Sepasoft’s platform through strategic solution development that informs long-term product direction. Before his current role, Doug spent nearly a decade at BR&L Consulting, delivering critical data-driven automation solutions that improved operational efficiency across pharmaceutical, oil & gas, and material manufacturing. His work included full FDA validation, MES evaluations, and the design of complex inventory systems using technologies such as Ignition by Inductive Automation.