FOPS8 Manufacturing Execution System

Real-time control of production orders across your factory

FOPS8 connects your business systems directly to your production floor, bridging the gap between office operations and manufacturing. Integrating with ERP platforms such as Sage and Microsoft Dynamics, it links sales, planning and purchasing with live factory activity – from processing and packing through to warehouse and dispatch.

The result is a single, connected workflow that improves visibility, reduces manual intervention and keeps every department working from the same real-time information.

How can FOPS8 manage your factory operations?

FOPS8 manages the execution of every production order in real time, guiding operators, tracking ingredients/materials and recording performance as work happens on the shop floor.

The system connects planning to production, ensuring orders are issued correctly, processes are followed consistently and traceability is captured automatically. Supervisors gain instant visibility of progress, delays and shortages, allowing problems to be resolved before they impact output.

By digitising factory activity, FOPS8 removes paperwork, reduces manual intervention and keeps production aligned with operational and compliance requirements.

What does it mean for you?

End-to-end order management

Manage the entire lifecycle of an order – from sales order and scheduling through processing, packing and despatch – within one connected system.

Real-time yield & cost control

Automatically capture intake, output and yield performance during production to understand true product cost and improve profitability.

Connected factory operations

Integrate with ERP, accounting, EDI, warehouse and labelling systems so orders, stock and production data flow automatically between departments.

Multi-site operational visibility

Centralised oversight across multiple factories with consistent processes, shared reporting and standardised data.

Key features of our manufacturing execution system

Production order scheduling and execution
Raw material intake and consumption tracking
Yield and catchweight capture during processing
Shop-floor packing and finishing transactions
Live stock updates across production and dispatch

Integrated purchasing and supplier intake
Sales order processing and EDI connectivity
Dispatch preparation and load management
Real-time operational and cost reporting
Multi-site visibility with ERP integration

Case study: FOPS8 in action

A high-volume UK poultry processor operating multiple sites needed a robust system to manage order processing, batch control and full traceability across complex production lines. Disconnected processes risked inefficiencies and slower throughput.

Hellenic implemented FOPS8 as a fully integrated factory execution platform, connecting intake, production and dispatch while providing real-time operational visibility.

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FAQs

What types of manufacturers is FOPS8 designed for?

FOPS8 is designed for food manufacturers and processors who manage variable weight products, staged production processes and high order volumes. It is particularly suited to businesses that need tight control of intake, yield, packing and dispatch across one or multiple sites.

Does FOPS8 integrate with ERP systems?

Yes! FOPS8 integrates with ERP platforms such as Sage and Microsoft Dynamics. It connects office functions like sales orders, purchasing and planning directly with factory activity, ensuring stock, production and dispatch data update automatically without rekeying.

Can the system handle catchweight and yield tracking?

Yes. FOPS8 records intake weights, processing yields and finished weights throughout production. This allows manufacturers to monitor performance, understand true product cost and identify losses immediately.

Can FOPS8 support multi-site operations?

Absolutely. Multiple factories can operate within the same system while maintaining centralised reporting and consistent processes across the business.

Does it work alongside other Hellenic systems?

FOPS8 integrates with our recipe management, kill line and warehouse solutions to create a complete production and fulfilment platform.