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Ryder Industries on Track to Become a Factory of the Future
By Mike Wen, Vice President of Manufacturing, Ryder Industries
to automate its repetitive pro- duction operations. This is in keeping with its ethos to contin- uously improve, while following LEAN and Six Sigma principles and practices, in parallel with meeting objectives to become a smart factory of the future. The “Smart Factory” is a
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synonym for Industry 4.0 or in- dustrial transformation in the fourth industrial revolution within which smart manufactur- ing fits. The digitization in manufac-
turing is becoming a Smart Fac- tory that is a highly digitized shop floor. Through this trans- formation the company continu- ously collects and shares data through connected machines, de- vices, and production systems. This means Ryder has fully
integrated operations and collab- orative manufacturing systems that respond in real-time to meet changing demands and condi- tions in its factory, benefiting its supply chain network and deliv- ering in accordance with cus-
yder Industries has made significant investments over the past half century
tomers’ actual needs and forecast requirements. Competitive advantage comes
from the continuous improve- ments the company makes to streamline its production efficien- cies. By eliminating repetitive processes, utilizing intelligent au- tomation, workflows are stream- lined which boosts their efficiency. This in turn enables customers to benefit from manufacturing effi- ciencies from seed to scale, as well as to further ensure Ryder delivers the best quality product to the cus- tomer.
Benefits of Smart Manufacturing
Ryder has made the con-
scious decision to integrate its systems, processes, technologies, and personnel to enhance the management of its facilities. Like virtually every other
aspect of industry, facilities management and equipment will be transformed by digital tech- nology over the coming years. From sensor devices in the office to track utilization to large form factor capital equipment used in manufacturing facilities, the
need to make data-driven deci- sions and gather intelligence is growing in momentum. In the supply chain of everything, the need for full transparency and traceability back to batch is in demand. The smart and connected
world will ease tasks, and, in the workplace it could reduce repeti- tive process production staffing levels, however, this enables companies like Ryder to present the opportunity to upskill their labor intensive, manual tasks. This also offers three key
benefits: prediction of potential issues, a reduction in adminis- trative work, and greater compli- ance with industry standards. These offer a strong competitive advantage in making Ryder’s workplace a more attractive place for employees.
Real-Time Data Ryder uses real-time data to
monitor energy usage as it drives sustainability efforts. This en- ables the company to optimize asset tracking, inventory, order fulfillment, and predictive main- tenance.
These empower Ryder to
spot a problem before it becomes a serious issue and fix it quickly to limit equipment downtime. The company also tracks its
environmental impact, enabling it to make smart decisions about where to invest in sustainable solutions. Reducing its energy consumption varies by system and by facility, but the company can reduce the energy consump- tion of one of its production facil- ities in a range of 5 to 35 percent with the use of smart technology. Lastly, as the company in-
creases productivity, it can in- crease output and yield. The goal is to continuously increase cus- tomer satisfaction, while main- taining healthy company growth. A smart and connected fac-
tory can make operations easier. It can address issues with cur- rent functional systems, which will reduce unnecessary expendi- ture. From an HR perspective, these actions improve team members’ workplace experi- ences, while helping to upskill them.
Ryder Industries has deep
experience in China manufactur- ing, with some 40 years of opera- tional history, originally as an OEM and subsequently as an EMS provider. The company is Swiss-owned, and strives for quality and process efficiency, as well as always delivering what is promised. Ryder works with small and
large brands, delivering every- thing from innovation to volume, from board assembly to complex mechatronics and much more. Private ownership means it makes decisions based on cus- tomers’ and the industry’s needs. Ryder Industries offers
product introduction, small and medium volumes and, when needed, a gateway to product de- sign, vertical integration, and
component sourcing. Contact: Ryder Industries,
Ltd., 1803 Chinachem Johnston Plaza, 178 Johnston Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong % +86-755-2963-1599 Web:
www.ryderems.com r
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