Overview

introduction welcome to the mantsu documentation! mantsu (manufacturing template suite) is a modular mes solution built on the low code mendix platform it provides ready made yet customizable templates for core manufacturing functions—such as downtime tracking, sop management, quality control, order management, recipe management, and insights with its mendix foundation, mantsu enables rapid implementation, seamless scaling, and easy adaptation to unique production processes, helping manufacturers digitalize operations faster and more cost effectively why use mantsu? mantsu helps manufacturers modernize operations by replacing paper forms and spreadsheets with digital, low code solutions it combines the speed and agility of out of the box software with the flexibility of custom mes development with mantsu, you save time, cut costs, and gain a scalable foundation for continuous improvement key benefits include a secure single source of truth faster validation processes higher workforce engagement adaptability to changing customer and market demands high return on investment key features modular & scalable start small, expand at your own pace cloud native & multi device – accessible anywhere, anytime role based & multi language – tailored to teams across locations mobile support – operators can work on the go machine connectivity – link tools, equipment, and people operator guidance – streamlined, user friendly interfaces communication layer – secure, high throughput data exchange core concepts before diving too deep, it’s helpful to understand a few fundamental building blocks you’ll see throughout mantsu low code foundation built on mendix, enabling rapid implementation, easy updates, and customer driven customization modularity redefined each module (e g , downtimes, sop lists, quality, order cockpit, recipe management, insights) works independently but integrates seamlessly think big, start small begin with essential modules and scale as production demands evolve flexible customization more than a ready made product, mantsu provides a dynamic starting point that adapts to unique processes operator first design interfaces prioritize usability, reducing training needs and improving efficiency if you’re new to low code platforms, you can think of these concepts as “lego bricks” that snap together to form your final application