The Impact of Unplanned Manufacturing Downtime For managers in the manufacturing industry, one of the most frustrating occurrences is when machines – especially with operators on duty – sit idle for any reason. It can work the other way as well. Downtime also occurs when machines are ready and in working condition, but have no…
Energy Management Systems – Balance Production & Energy Consumption At the start of all manufacturing processes, there is energy. In fact, all products you see on store shelves or internet shops wouldn’t exist without energy and the conversion of that energy through the manufacturing process, from raw materials all the way to finished products. Energy…
Manufacturing Execution System KPIs Leading manufacturers strive for efficiency. That comes by bringing critical data, analysis, and control to the manufacturing process. Efforts in this space take many forms. One of the most popular and most effective methods of operating efficiently involves utilizing a manufacturing execution system (MES). This software solution helps to create a more efficient,…
IMCO Software has created an elegant solution that improves efficiency and profitability in manufacturing by giving manufacturing decision-makers real-time information about the current conditions on their shop floors and enables control of the many moving parts in the manufacturing process. This includes control of inputs, scheduling personnel, controlling machines, coordinating support services, managing inventory, processing orders, and providing visibility and traceability at their fingertips.
Using an MES to Deliver Real-Time Data for Decision-Making Manufacturing managers and executives are always looking for the latest data to measure productivity and efficiency, minimize scrap and rework, and benchmark performance against goals and industry standards. Six Sigma punch line, “You can’t improve what you can’t measure”, certainly applies to this case. Without systems…
The Importance of Real Time Information in a Manufacturing Environment To remain competitive in today’s global manufacturing space, companies need to be able to install corrective actions on time. Knowing that the company under-performed on a job is very valuable, and it even provides information for future runs. Many times, we need to be…
Manufacturing Execution System: Pros and Cons
Manufacturing Execution System: Pros and Cons As with all software implementations, MES implementations have their own benefits and risks. If they didn’t have any risks, everyone would already have an MES for their shop floor. It’s important to weigh the risks and benefits against each other so you can make the best decision for your…
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