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Deliver Results in Productivity: Success Factor Traceability
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Big Data Analytics
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
- Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Applicable Industries
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Oil & Gas
Applicable Functions
- Process Manufacturing
- Product Research & Development
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Machine Condition Monitoring
- Predictive Maintenance
- Process Control & Optimization
- Regulatory Compliance Monitoring
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
- Training
The Challenge
Full traceability of all processes and products is critical to success in any business. A modern traceability solution is necessary to ensure reliable error analysis, rapid shutdown of vulnerabilities, and higher quality. The solution must consider all supply and value chains and support the connection of machinery and equipment seamlessly. A medium-sized automotive supplier struggled to integrate a suitable traceability solution for their shop floor. After a year of changes, configurations, and patches, the MES still did not work properly, and employees complained about poor usability. The management then consulted FORCAM.
About The Customer
The customer is a medium-sized automotive supplier facing challenges in integrating a suitable traceability solution for their shop floor. They had previously attempted to implement a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) but faced numerous issues, including poor usability and failure to connect key machines. The company required a flexible and expandable system to ensure full traceability, regulatory compliance, and seamless integration with various machines. FORCAM's positive reputation and advanced technology made them the ideal choice to address these challenges and meet the customer's requirements.
The Solution
FORCAM provided their FORCAM FORCE technology, a first-of-its-kind solution for Manufacturing Intelligence. This technology ensures a flexible flow of parts from production orders throughout the production process. It abstracts quality-related data from specific control signals of the machine and compiles all quality-related parameters within a traceability metamodel. The solution supports flexible supply and value chains and allows for the exchange or replacement of equipment via plug and work, ensuring continuous traceability. The Data Collection Unit (DCU) decouples control units of individual systems and machines, enabling flexible routing and hot deployment. The process parameters provided by the DCU can be used directly in the traceability metamodel or further aggregated for more meaningful values. The solution also supports capturing incoming components using Data Matrix codes, barcodes, or tags, which are then assigned to the ERP system for a full process diagram.
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