How do you know when it’s been a good day?

Many of the tips that are highlighted in these segments show just how important a smooth operating manufacturing system means for the company it serves. When the production process suffers, so does the business that supports it.

The answer to how well each day went is found in well-defined metrics. They indicate how well the machines ran, the yield they were able to obtain, and many other indicators. A well-monitored system defines and measures metrics as guideposts to a successful day. With clear metric goals, the team is unified toward success.

Then, how do you define the goals of the day?

Some days are more challenging than others: perhaps the bottles being filled are smaller; the material is more viscous; the changeover between products is more intensive; or an experienced worker is unavailable.

Properly setting goals includes taking into account these factors. It also means having the visibility to understand why some days fall short. When setting and analyzing goal attainment, these contexts must be tracked.

So, goals can be defined and fine-tuned for each context?

Yes, Proficy Plant Applications is purposefully built to track all of these contexts (and more). It aids in defining realistic goals for each scenario. The system determines the capability of the process with quantities to make and which ideal speeds. With these settings, every day the system tracks and compares how well the process ran.

Your company is then equipped for the continuous loop of addressing issues and increasing capabilities. You can fine tune the process for every scenario, increase production and decrease the variability from day to day. You now have the confidence to define what it means to have a good day, and then achieve it — with your Proficy Plant Applications solution.