MESA International releases KPI markup language.
Press Release Summary:
MESA International released KPI-ML, which consists of new XML markup language based on ISO 22400 standard: Automation systems integration – Key performance indicators (KPIs) for manufacturing operations management. KPI-ML will help manufacturing companies implement ISO 22400 standard and increase flow of KPIs within business. In turn, this enables manufacturing companies worldwide to reduce software development expense of exchanging KPI data between systems, plants, and business units.
Original Press Release:
MESA International Releases KPI Markup Language
Manufacturing companies will have open access to the XML framework for exchanging Key Performance Indicator Values and Definitions
CHANDLER, ARIZ. – 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.
Author:
Dennis Brandl, BR&L Consulting
Contributing Authors:
Charlotta Johnsson, Lund University, Sweden
John Horst, NIST, USA
Dave Emerson, Yokogawa, USA
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, visit www.mesa.org.
