ISA95n

ISA95n is a proposed, but not yet officially published, extension to the ISA-95 standard. ISA-95, also known as ANSI/ISA-95 or IEC 62264, is an international standard that defines the interface between enterprise (business) systems and control (manufacturing) systems. It provides a framework for integrating manufacturing operations management (MOM) with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

The 'n' in ISA95n signifies a potential new part or revision of the standard, aiming to address evolving needs in industrial automation and digital transformation. While specific details of ISA95n are not yet finalized or publicly documented as part of the official ISA-95 series, it is understood to be an effort to further refine and expand the standard's capabilities. This could include areas such as enhanced data models, improved interoperability for emerging technologies like the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), or more detailed specifications for specific manufacturing processes and information exchange. The development of such extensions typically involves a working group of industry experts and stakeholders who identify gaps and propose solutions to keep the standard relevant in a rapidly changing technological landscape. The ultimate goal of ISA95n, like its predecessors, is to facilitate seamless communication and data flow between different levels of an organization, leading to greater efficiency, agility, and informed decision-making in manufacturing environments.