Jun 15, 2020 | Blog (IM), Intelligent Manufacturing, Sequencing
Sequencing automotive parts consistof real-time communication with the customer and suppliers, building products in a set order, and shipping quality products on time. Because of the nature of JIT manufacturing, it is critical for manufacturers to have real-time reports of their sequencing processes.
As the need for visibility is so important, we thought we’d share some reports our clients are using today to keep the flow of real-time information visible and ensure their production goals are met.
Apr 15, 2020 | Blog (IM), Error Proofing, Intelligent Manufacturing, IntelliWORKS, Manufacturing, MES
When preparing for integration between your production machinery and a manufacturing execution system, it can be difficult to ensure the process goes smoothly. The outcome of this process can make or break your production schedule.
Mar 10, 2020 | Intelligent Manufacturing, News (IM)
Some of the best automation experts call Pyramid Solutions home. We know that Pyramid Solutions would not be thriving today without our most important assets – our people. To help take us to the next...
Dec 9, 2019 | Blog (IM), Intelligent Manufacturing, IntelliWORKS, Manufacturing, MES
High levels of inventory are roadblocks for lean manufacturers for a number of reasons, but mainly because it’s just plain expensive. Before the increased demand for variety and shorter lead times, managing inventory was a lot easier. But now manufacturers must be...
Aug 13, 2019 | Blog (IM)
There are plenty of factors that affect overall efficiency on the plant floor, but even with advancements in technology and automation, efficiency still greatly depends on the employees operating the machines and making their way around the factory floor. Read on to see how MES data and analytics can help optimize labor efficiency in these environments.
Jun 17, 2019 | Blog (IM), Manufacturing, Sequencing
Just-in-sequence (JIS) manufacturing is considered an evolution of just-in-time. It delivers the right parts to the right assembly line in the right order. Just-in-sequence is perfect for automotive manufacturing environments because production tends to be high-variety and low-volume.
May 31, 2019 | Blog (NC), IIoT, Intelligent Manufacturing
As industrial manufacturing companies looking for solutions knew that first and foremost, they needed greater visibility into their operations– especially real-time visibility. Instead of relying on unsatisfactory communications between machines and applications, they turned to integrating IIoT with their legacy systems.
Apr 11, 2019 | Case Studies (IM), Intelligent Manufacturing, IntelliWORKS
See how IntelliWORKS helped a global supplier overcome their sequencing challenges to reduce production costs, free up floor space and increase production volumes.
Mar 11, 2019 | Blog (NC), Cloud, IIoT, Intelligent Manufacturing, Manufacturing
With more sensors now existing on the planet than people, companies are looking for new ways to reduce latency and increase security in their IIoT data. The answer they’re finding? The “fog.”
Jan 17, 2019 | Blog (IM), Defect Tracking, Error Proofing, Intelligent Manufacturing
Where do you start when you need to ensure that your manufacturing process runs as smoothly as possible without any surprises? Keep reading to learn how to calculate your process’ RPN (Risk Priority Number) and download our Process Failure Modes Effect Analysis template to start error-proofing your processes today.
Jan 17, 2019 | Other (IM)
Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) Template Are you overlooking potential failures in your manufacturing process? Take a closer look at your current processes by downloading our PFMEA template. Calculate your Risk Priority Number (RPN), determine the...
Sep 25, 2018 | Blog (IM), Error Proofing, Intelligent Manufacturing, Manufacturing
If you work at a manufacturing or supplier plant, you already know that tracking operations with paper-based methods has many issues. And for lean operations, a host of issues is not ideal for any plant.
