Connected Enterprise - Machine Connectivity

Mandate

Support a leader in plastic injection molding in improving cycle time management, the collection and interpretation of real-time production data, and the integration of this information into its ERP system. The initiative also aims to strengthen active management practices and continuous improvement.

The customer

The client prefers to remain anonymous for personal reasons.

Challenges

The company was having difficulty effectively managing production cycle times.
Teams did not always have real-time information on equipment performance.
Production monitoring and the detection of discrepancies required greater visibility.
Integrating production data with the ERP system was a challenge.
The company needed to strengthen the commitment of managers and staff to improvement initiatives.

Initial findings

Limited access to real-time performance data hindered the ability to quickly identify discrepancies and potential problems.
Cycle time management and production monitoring were key drivers of operational improvement.
Better integration between production data and the ERP system was needed to support overall management.
The performance metrics needed to be adjusted to better guide continuous improvement efforts.

Objectives

Improving Production Cycle Time Management
Real-time production monitoring to detect deviations and potential problems
Integration with an ERP system for better overall business management
Development of a mobile app to analyze the collected data
Management training to promote proactive management behavior, including effective shop floor rounds
Analysis of the collected data to identify gaps in productivity and quality, thereby enabling continuous improvement
Review of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to Guide Continuous Improvement Initiatives

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Interventions

Diagnosis

Improve equipment performance monitoring by making data available in real time.
Facilitate the identification and analysis of productivity and quality-related discrepancies.
Ensure a better connection between production data and the ERP system to gain a comprehensive view of operations.
Strengthen management practices to speed up problem-solving and encourage active team participation.

Key actions

Significant improvement in production cycle time
Real-time production monitoring for faster response to problems
Successful integration with the ERP system for more efficient overall management
Greater involvement of managers and staff in the improvement process
Effective Use of IIoT Technology to Enhance Competitiveness
Continuous Improvement in Company Productivity

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Results

Significant improvement in production cycle time
Real-time production monitoring for faster response to problems
Successful integration with the ERP system for more efficient overall management
Greater involvement of managers and staff in the improvement process
Effective Use of IIoT Technology to Enhance Competitiveness
Continuous Improvement in Company Productivity

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Benefits

Greater visibility into production data helps the company identify discrepancies and respond more quickly.
Integrating data into the ERP system promotes more streamlined management of operations.
Team engagement and training support the sustainable adoption of new management practices.
Tracking metrics related to productivity, quality, and operational efficiency provides a foundation for ongoing improvement.

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