Visual Factory Management
Visual factory management is as it suggests the use of visual cues or aids to enable improved management of factories and manufacturing production areas.
PlantRun enables visual factory management in several ways including;
Factory floor information displays
Use PlantRun as a production display system to inform and motivate staff by displaying production status, OEE and KPI's using large format overhead screens in manufacturing areas. Any number of screens can be driven by PlantRun displaying information relevant to the area, cell or line in which they are sited. These can also provide andon functionality for operators to request assistance etc.
Overhead KPI Displays
Interactive graphical system displays
A standard feature of most PlantRun system is the 'Factory Floor Overview' which is a graphical plan view of the entire production area with the status of each machine or asset color coded. For instance, running machines are represented in green, stopped machines in red, out of service machines in grey and slow machines in amber.
A quick glance at the screen lets you know the status of all machines. Click on any machine for a detailed representaion of that machine and its relevant metrics. Interactive icons on displays can appear when attention is required - for example to prompt when a particular asset requires maintenance.
Typical Shopfloor Overview (44 machines)
3D Style Factory Floor View
Controlling IP cameras for real time video capture and replay
PlantRun provides both manual and automated control of IP video cameras. View remote or restricted areas from a central point. Record changeovers or breakdowns for later analysis. Store video of critical processes for traceablity etc. Read more about IP camera control using PlantRun.
Storing visual aids or cues in a central knowledge base.
You can use PlantRun to store any number of files including text, image,audio and video for easy retrieval. This allows instant access to relevant information such as standard operating procedures, routine maintenance instructions, machine schematics, emergency contact numbers or procedures, training videos and much more. Read more about manufacturing knowledge management using PlantRun.
PlantRun systems are very cost effective with typical payback of just weeks or months. System prices vary depending upon the number of machines monitored and features required.
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