Manufacturing companies will have open access to the XML framework for exchanging Key Performance Indicator Values and Definitions
MESA International, the not-for-profit that educates the world about the role and value of Information Technologies in Manufacturing Enterprises, released today a new XML markup language called KPI-ML. KPI-ML is based upon the ISO 22400 standard: Automation systems integration – Key performance indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing operations management.
KPI-ML will help manufacturing companies implement the ISO 22400 standard thereby increasing the flow of key performance indicators within a business. This will enable manufacturing companies worldwide to reduce the cost of developing software for exchanging KPI data between systems, plants and business units.
KPI-ML consists of XML schemas allowing for a standard representation of generic KPI definitions, specific instances of use of KPIs (such as related to specific equipment), and KPI values for specific KPI instances. The information in KPI-ML is based on the data models and attributes defined in the ISO 22400 standards and complies with the ANSI/ISA 95 and IEC/ISO 62264 Enterprise-Control system integration standards.
KPI-ML continues MESA’s work of developing markup languages to help manufacturing companies implement international standards by providing a common XML vocabulary based upon standards. Other MESA markup languages are B2MML (Business to Manufacturing Markup Language) based upon ANSI/ISA 95 and IEC/ISO 62264 and BatchML (Batch Markup Language) based upon ANSI/ISA 88 and IEC 61512. Both B2MML and BatchML are widely used in the manufacturing industry by operating companies, automation suppliers and IT companies providing a common actionable data framework to implement the standards.
KPI-ML is available courtesy of MESA International as a free download at www.mesa.org.
The ISO 22400 standards are available from the International Standardization Organization (ISO) at www.iso.org.
The ISA-95 standard is available from The International Society of Automation (ISA) at www.isa.org.
The IEC/ISO 62264 standard is the international version of ISA-95 and is available from the IEC at www.iec.org.
About MESA:
MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) International is a global, not-for-profit community of manufacturers, producers, industry leaders and solution providers who are focused on improving Operations Management capabilities through the effective application of Information Technologies, IT-based solutions and best practices. To accomplish this, we:
• Enable members to connect, contribute, cultivate understanding, and exchange strategies to drive operations excellence.
• Collect, share, and publish best practices and guidance to drive greater productivity and the overall profitability of the manufacturing enterprise.
• Educate the marketplace on manufacturing operations best practices through the MESA Global Education Program.
For more information about MESA, please visit:
www.mesa.org
