Plant facilities can include automated processes and complementary systems, such as production controls and energy optimization systems. These systems can be integrated into global platforms called Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to optimize plant production processes. 

At the corporate level, companies use Enterprise Resource Planners (ERP) like SAP and Navision to optimize business processes. The constant exchange of information between the productive and business environments is essential, such as the transfer of manufacturing orders and materials. 

Automating the integration between plant and corporate systems allows for systematic, secure, and reliable information exchange, optimizing operations and reducing risks associated with manual information management.