Total Control is not a Myth
In every traditional production floor, a common issue is inconsistency and lack of complete visibility. Total control of the shop floor is something that is much desired but not easily attainable. However, Smart Manufacturing solutions like SMITH promise users total control of the shop floor. How?
SMITH is a planning and tracking application that provides clear visibility of all factory activity and follows each job as it travels to the floor. The system starts its magic with order input from the ERP system by immediately checking current inventory status for the product.
Actual WIP is then tracked and any disruptions are immediately handled with suggestions of an alternative production path. Now comes full visibility, the dashboard keeps track of all these stages and movements and reports it interactively and immediately.
Total visibility empowers people on the floor to have total control. Integrated systems can help provide more manageable production and delivery timelines while overcoming unplanned incidents effectively. Bottlenecks are eliminated and orders are rerouted based on capacity and requirements to meet delivery deadlines without much hassle and errors.
Actionable analytics help management make informed decisions in a timely manner to reduce cost and time loss for the plant. Total control is not a myth any longer for production floors, it is a possibility!
About the Author
Mr. Kumaran
His core expertise for the last 18 years has been in factory automation both hardware and solutions. He believes in engineering solutions that last for the long term as factories are often pressed for CAPEX spending hence need to ensure that the first installation is the best one that can hold them optimised for more than 15 years.
