Batch XML interfacing

Where does the information technology domain end and batch control begin? These lines are no longer discrete barriers, but rather points of integration that stretch the boundaries of where information is stored, how the data is transferred and where does it make sense to integrate. Automating key integration areas can provide the right information for business decisions and batch control operations. In this white paper from Honeywell Process Solutions, integration areas are examined with a summary of some expected benefits. It's followed with how XML, or extensible markup language, can be used to interface between a batch control system and another system such as enterprise resource planning (ERP) or manufacturing execution systems (MES).

Particular areas most critical for a business need to be individually evaluated. For instance, one company may need a tight integration between its MES system and batch control for execution while a second company may be seeking links with an ERP system or external scheduling application.

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