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What Is the Difference Between MES and MOM in Food Manufacturing?

By Kathy Barbeire on May 13, 2025 10:28:29 AM

Food manufacturers today face constant pressure to do more with less—improve yield, reduce waste, ensure traceability, and scale across multiple facilities. But without the right digital infrastructure in place, these goals are difficult to achieve. That’s where MES and MOM come into play.

In this post, we’ll explain the difference between Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM)—and why this distinction matters for companies looking to modernize.

We’ll also introduce a free white paper that outlines a proven methodology for implementing MES in food production and showcases real-world results from Cargill and Gedik Piliç.

Topics: food traceability food manufacturing software manufacturing execution system yield optimization in food production MES vs MOM digital transformation in food processing erp integration in food manufacturing