Smart factory solutions are revolutionizing the way industries operate. One company at the forefront of this transformation is Shoplogix. Their innovative approach has led to significant improvements in efficiency and productivity for numerous businesses. Let’s explore some of their case studies to understand the impact of their solutions.
The Impact of Smart Factory Solutions
The impact of smart factory solutions, such as those offered by Shoplogix, is significant for the manufacturing industry. Shoplogix’s smart factory suite utilizes advanced analytics, digital whiteboards, and production management tools to collect data and offer key production metrics, ultimately redefining the manufacturing business by establishing a smart factory platform as the foundation for digitally transforming production performance.
These solutions also provide installation, configuration, and training services, ensuring a seamless transition for businesses. Additionally, Shoplogix offers advisory services that align with the specific requirements of each client, fitting their unique needs and contributing to the long-lasting success of their manufacturing operations.
Shoplogix’s Case Studies: Tangible Results
Case Study #1: Company Increased Run Speed by 50%
A full-service manufacturer wanted to modernize the plant and its operations through automation. The company aimed to set new benchmarks for its optimal run speed, eliminate losses caused by microstops, reduce scrap and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Business challenges: The manufacturing company lacked the reliable and accurate data required for a true representation of performance metrics. The company’s manual system also did not have a reliable process for monitoring, documenting and measuring performance. While operators recorded downtime events on handwritten sheets, the production team spent hours in meetings to review multiple versions of reports. As a consequence, managers made decisions based on outdated information.
Solution: Shoplogix provided the manufacturing company with real-time performance management tools, resulting in easy access to accurate, timely information. This allowed the company to run its plant more efficiently and make better, more informed decisions.
Result: The manufacturing company experienced significant improvements across the entire plant. Shoplogix’s Smart Factory Suite provided the company with the automation and performance management tools required for achieving optimal run speed, reducing scrap and eliminating losses caused by microstops.
Case Study #2: Increased Production Ratio by 5%
A company’s goal was to increase the production ratio and reduce overtime hours through the use of accurate data and real-time visibility. This was to be done at the operational level in order to drive improvements from the ground up.
Business challenges: Going back to the basics, the company started with data. Data accuracy was one of the biggest challenges, which required the elimination of manual tracking and reporting through automation. The biggest challenge was having reliable performance numbers to make better decisions faster. Data accuracy was problematic because employees were manually collecting and reporting in their processes. The company had to deal with issues after the fact, which meant the company lost 24 hours of opportunity to tackle problems.
Solution: Shoplogix gave associates a way to see and understand their targets with real-time visibility into issues, allowing associates and other stakeholders to create a collaborative environment that would drive improvement and allow the company to capitalize on missed opportunities. The company installed Shoplogix on the dough molding compound (DMC) line to improve real-time visibility, engage associates and drive improvements. Success was measured by an improvement in production ratio (PR) and overtime reduction. There were obvious opportunities to improve on a particular machine because of the amount of overtime required to meet customer demands.
Results: The company experienced significant improvements across the entire plant. Shoplogix’s Smart Factory Suite allowed the company to monitor every machine, which resulted in better resource allocation, a reduced number of shifts and improved cycle times. The net effect reduced costs, increased the PR and provided a high return on investment (ROI).
Case Study #3: Grew Sales Revenue by £340,000 Per Year
In this case study, our goal was to find every opportunity to improve the plant’s performance. The plan involved minimizing waste and maximizing impact at every level of the manufacturing operation and translating that into either savings or a measure of efficiency.
Business challenge: The company underperformed and struggled to understand where they fell short. The company turned to Shoplogix for assistance in identifying inefficiencies in the print department and in determining the root causes of underperforming issues.
Solution: The company had a reduction in output on the printing presses. It was unclear exactly what part of the process was causing the company to miss their production targets. With different operators and 17 job changes per day on five printing presses, identifying the root causes would be a lengthy, painful process that would require time and resources that were unavailable to the company.
Result: Shoplogix provided an in-depth view into the entire flow of production and accelerated root cause analysis with real-time performance metrics. The visual dashboards made it easy to identify weak points in the process, which allowed the company to take immediate action. By maximizing TPAH, the company increased sales revenue by an additional £340,000 per year.
Final Thoughts
The case studies from Shoplogix illuminate the transformative power of smart factory solutions in the manufacturing industry. By leveraging these advanced tools and technologies, businesses can enhance efficiency, increase productivity, and achieve substantial cost savings. As the manufacturing landscape continues to evolve, it’s clear that smart factory solutions will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the industry.
About Shoplogix
Shoplogix is redefining the manufacturing business by establishing a smart factory platform as the foundation for digitally transforming production performance. By enabling manufacturers to visualize, integrate and respond in real time to production performance, Shoplogix enables manufacturers to unlock latent shop floor potential and accelerate time to value.
