The nervous system of a smart factory primarily consists of the MES system, ERP system, PLC, and others, each playing a distinct role within the smart factory. The MES system functions like the spinal cord of the smart factory’s central nervous system, the ERP system acts as the brain of the smart factory’s central nervous system, and the PLC serves as the synapses between the central nervous system and neurons in a smart factory.

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