TrakSYS
Manufacturing execution system (MES) software
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What is TrakSYS
TrakSYS is a manufacturing execution system (MES) used to collect, contextualize, and analyze production data to support shop-floor execution and performance management. It is used by manufacturing operations, quality, and continuous improvement teams for OEE/throughput tracking, downtime and scrap analysis, traceability, and production reporting. The platform is commonly deployed across multiple lines or plants and integrates with automation systems and enterprise applications to align real-time operations with business reporting.
Strong OEE and downtime analytics
TrakSYS provides structured models for OEE, downtime categorization, and loss analysis that support consistent KPI reporting across lines and sites. It supports near-real-time visibility into performance and reasons for loss, which helps operations teams prioritize improvement actions. The system is designed to handle high-frequency shop-floor events and convert them into production metrics suitable for management reporting.
Broad shop-floor connectivity options
TrakSYS is built to ingest data from industrial sources such as PLCs, SCADA/historians, and other plant systems, reducing reliance on manual data entry. This connectivity supports automated collection of counts, states, and process values used for production and quality calculations. Integration capabilities also support linking operational events to enterprise systems for reporting and traceability workflows.
Scales across plants and sites
The product is commonly positioned for multi-line and multi-site standardization, enabling shared KPI definitions and comparable reporting. Centralized configuration patterns can help organizations roll out consistent dashboards and workflows across facilities. This is useful for manufacturers that need governance over metrics while still supporting local operational needs.
Implementation can be resource-intensive
Deployments often require significant configuration, integration work, and coordination with controls/IT teams to connect data sources and validate calculations. Data modeling for downtime, production states, and product definitions can take time to standardize across plants. Organizations without strong operational data governance may experience longer timelines and higher services dependency.
UI and workflow flexibility varies
Compared with newer low-code, operator-centric app builders in the MES space, creating highly tailored, step-by-step digital work instructions or custom operator experiences may require more specialized configuration. Some use cases may need additional development or complementary tools for rich guided workflows. This can affect speed of iteration for frontline apps when requirements change frequently.
Licensing and architecture complexity
Total cost and complexity can increase when scaling to many lines, plants, or high data volumes, especially when additional modules or integrations are required. Architecture decisions (on-premises vs. hybrid) and connectivity patterns can add operational overhead. Buyers typically need careful scoping to avoid paying for capabilities not used in early phases.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $1,999 per month (starting; annual subscription terms) | Core tools for single-plant KPI management: Dashboards, Event & Material Tracking, Messaging & Notifications. “Talk to Sales” on site; starting price stated as a starting point. |
| Growth | $4,999 per month (starting; annual subscription terms) | Adds scripting & DMS, Time-series Tag Historian, Task & Sample Management. Intended for scaling analytics and data capabilities. |
| Premier | $10,999 per month (starting; annual subscription terms) | Advanced MES use cases: Traceability, Connect Interfaces, Audit Trail and broader integration capabilities. |
| Ultimate | $15,999 per month (starting; annual subscription terms) | Enterprise-class: Global Scheduling, Workflows, High Availability, containerization and enterprise orchestration features. |
Notes: Prices shown on the official TrakSYS (Parsec) plans page are stated as "starting at" amounts for annual subscription terms; actual pricing depends on deployment requirements, number of sites, selected modules, user licensing, and services. All plans require contacting sales for final quotes.
Seller details
Parsec Automation Corp.
Traverse City, Michigan, United States
1993
Private
https://www.parsecautomation.com/
https://x.com/parsecauto
https://www.linkedin.com/company/parsec-automation-corp
