PLANT MANAGEMENT


 By linking to an Enterprise Resource Planning system, such as SAP, tooling can be allocated almost immediately, meaning new production can commence  is no human intervention, which in turn    systems, manufacturers can streamline implementation, limit downtime and 


BEYOND DATA The IoT goes hand in hand with data – having systems in place that work together allows internal teams to identify where  to more easily locate and analyse the data helps senior management to develop strategies for continuing to meet the  being the world-class standard, Southco,  OEE, has seen a marked improvement to


its performance since implementing the  Gaining valuable insight through data


        transform their facilities into paperless environments, allowing information on injection-moulding machines, self- automated assembly, user guides and machine performance to be stored in  application helps to reduce the physical requirement needed to store information on-site in large servers, thus freeing up 


FROM CONCEPT TO REALITY   many concerns as it does perceived  illustrates, rather than looking to


implement change all in one go, making gradual but focused changes on an  Manufacturers can gain from looking


 and how it can support their goals, by adopting smart technology that enhances   In this way, manufacturers can build in technologies that support their long-term visions for process improvement and  


   it instead as part of their continued  


Charlie Barrett is with Southco. www.southco.com


BELOW The Epicor Mattac MES organises data into a visual dashboard


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