by I2DS | May 7, 2021 | Blogs
Manufacturing Operations are expected to be both flexible and have a high level process complexity. Flexibility allows them to better adjust with the external environmental forces and process complexity allows them to remain at a competitive advantage. However as process complexity increases it becomes harder to control the process; this accentuates the need for a real time process control system. MES solutions have been a major breakthrough for Organizations with high process complexity and fast throughput requirements. An MES application allows seamless integration of all facets of the process and offers real time process implementation and control. MES applications have become popular because of the need to access and assess real time process related data. Choosing the right partner for MES implementation is an issue of great concern for Organizations today. An ideal MES application should be able to provide real-time access to factory performance enabling real-time results in managing quality, safety, velocity and throughput. I2DS has developed an MES solution which provides the above mentioned functionalities and beyond. I2DS’ MES is one of the most sought after systems; the capability of the system to adapt to the process and then evolve along with it makes our MES one of the best applications in the industry. We have been able to devise solutions as per the needs of our customers and have managed to make a difference to their bottom-line. Our MES solution provides an end-to-end comprehensive coverage of the entire manufacturing operation and allows real time process control. There are many features that make our MES the best, our state-of-the-art SPC, our robust and user friendly Safety and Quality Management application, our Equipment management and Communication management solutions, all these add to the power of our MES. So if you have a process that needs an MES solution that is capable of doing much more than just automating your plant, I2DS is the right choice for you. To get a better touch and feel of our MES solution get in touch with us right away and help us increase your profitability and throughput. E-mail us at info@i2ds.com and see how real time data can lead to real time gains.
by I2DS | May 5, 2021 | Blogs
Over the years Manufacturing has evolved to become highly automated and complex endeavor, heavily dependent on technology and information. Process Complexity is now considered a differentiating factor, it is believed that the higher the process complexity the more difficult it is to imitate. Management has also become more of a science than art, Theories like TQM, Six Sigma and Lean Management all advocate management by facts and not management whims. Information that is easy to comprehend and allows accurate decision making has become pivotal to a company’s success and in some cases mere survival. For manufacturing Organizations the ability to manage and control the complex production process in real time has become vital. Many companies are using Information Technology to provide for these needs and achieve process automation and functional integration. MES or Manufacturing Execution Systems are providing Organizations the control, flexibility and automation they require. The trouble however is not realizing the need for MES; the trouble is who to choose as a strategic partner for implementation. At I2DS we realize the Strategic importance of an MES program and also the deliverables that are expected from its implementation. We realize the structured information needs for different managerial cadres is different and our Smart MES is capable of catering to such diverse needs. We believe it’s essential to have an MES system for your factory operations; factories are the most vital part of an organization that manufactures any product. Information Processing and Real-Time decision making is critical in a modern manufacturing environment, an MES system allows you to control and optimize your operation in real time. I2DS’ MES solution is one of the best in the industry if not the best. We have been able to quench the thirst for technology by providing our clients with the right system for their operations. Our systems provide a complete automation of your operation, and enable real time SPC, APC, RFID Integration, Inventory/Vendor Management, EDC etc. Our high tech and user friendly HMI or Human Machine Interface assures that all employees can be trained to effectively use the system and the change can be managed without much resistance. MES systems are the future for all manufacturing organizations and those who have realized its importance are reaping its benefits as we speak. So if you feel that there is a need for your Operations to become Smarter, Faster and Better, don’t wait for a sign, get in touch with us today. Write into us at info@i2ds.com and let us show you how our technology can make your Factory Smart.
by I2DS | Apr 30, 2021 | Blogs
Show me the Data. This phrase is used by countless management professionals everyday around the world. Management has progressed from being an art to being a science. Management decisions are no longer made by gut feeling, managing issues by analysis of facts has become more important. To be able to analyze facts, they should be presented in a meaningful form and as per the required metrics. Data generated by the process and equipment has become a key input for management of Quality, Process Improvement and the Cost function. Now having established the importance of data, let us focus on the extraction and accessibility of the same. To be able to manage Operations better, vital data needs to be available in real-time and this data should be accessible to the right person anywhere and all the time. To achieve the above mentioned functionality is not an easy task unless there is a dedicated system to provide the required data in the requisite form and at the right time. I2DS has developed the most Modern and User-Friendly solutions to provide vital data to decision makers as and when required. Our MES and Manufacturing Excellence solutions provide seamless integration for your entire operations process, which means that all the required information is just a click away. Due to the Web-based platform of our solutions data can be accessed from any location and this allows better integration of geographically separated units. While MES provides you all the information regarding your process and generates reports on our highly efficient SPC module, Manufacturing Excellence has the capability of providing information regarding issues of Safety, Quality, Factory Communication and Equipment issues. With our solutions installed your Organization can benefit immensely as you have the ultimate power to monitor, control and decide, this helps you manage operations in real-time, make adjustments and continuously improve your process.
IT is the best way to integrate the previously separate operations and I2DS is the best partner for you, don’t believe me, give us an opportunity and let us prove why we are the best partners for you. E-mail us right now if you want the power that comes with real-time decision making and easy information availability, our e-mail address is info@i2ds.com.
by I2DS | Apr 28, 2021 | Blogs
Information is considered the most important resource for decision making in any Organization. To be able to achieve an efficient and effective Operation the right information needs to be available at the right time for the right person. Every company no matter whether it is small, medium or large in terms of turnover, requires better Information Management. IT has transformed the way organizations do business around the world. But a major concern that remains is whether we need to develop an IT department in-house or outsource the IT function. Every Organization in the world, irrespective of industry has a ‘Core Competency’, for example Ford manufactures Cars, and Boeing manufactures Aircrafts, the key to success for such organizations has been the ability to concentrate on their core competency i.e. making cars and aircrafts. In the modern market companies that specialize in a particular product have a general trend of trying to achieve excellence in their core competency and outsourcing the functions that are not directly related to the same. Information however is the most important resource of any organization and outsourcing your IT is a major decision, as every strategy made, every tactical plan conceived and every operational plan executed depends on accurate information available exactly when required. So, if your decision is to outsource the IT function, which is highly recommended if you are to concentrate on your core competency, the only real question is- Who is the right IT partner for you? The answer to this straight forward question is not so straight forward, as, when you look at the market it is filled with companies that claim to be a complete IT solution provider, but the actual picture may be a little different. At I2DS we believe that actions speak louder than words and we have a long list of satisfied clients who have achieved the results they were looking for after incorporating our solutions. We have a wide range of products to cater any IT need you might have and we believe in careful analysis of our client’s needs and then devising the perfect solution for them. We have a myriad of successful products such as Factory MES, Communication Management, Manufacturing Excellence, Inventory Management, Safety Management, Quality Management, Equipment Management etc. The above mentioned solutions are tailor-made to our client’s needs and can be applied individually or as a complete package. The idea here is not to promote our solutions but to educate our readers that there is much beyond standard IT packages available in the market, all you have to do is ask us to come visit you and we will make a worthy partner for your every IT need. We can provide you with the most modern, state-of-the-art IT solutions that will help you concentrate on your core competencies and yet be in total control of your operations. I2DS is the IT partner you have always been waiting for, so get in touch with us through e-mail at info@i2ds.com or simply click the Request Live Demo button and forget about your IT worries forever.
by I2DS | Apr 27, 2021 | Blogs
There was a time, not very long ago, when mass production of standard goods was the goal of all manufacturing organizations, achieving economies of scale was imperative and the final customer had no choice or say in the process or product attributes. Those days are long gone now, today customers are the focus of every organization, their demands and views are given importance over the product and process, Customer Delight and Operational Excellence are the main objectives now. TQM is a theory widely adopted globally for process improvement. According to TQM two things are most important if an organization has to survive in the market, 1) Customer Satisfaction, achieved by providing highest quality product, at lowest possible cost and in the fastest possible time, 2) Continuous improvement, achieved by striving for better process control, product innovation, reducing waste and long term relationships with suppliers and customers. Having a satisfactory operation is, just not enough, organizations today strive for achieving Operational Excellence. TQM, Lean Management, JIT concept etc. have given companies a framework to achieve this desired Operational Excellence. However, all management professional will agree with me when I say, everything looks easy in theory but it becomes really complex when applied practically. So is it impossible to achieve Operational Excellence? No its not. Achieving Operational Excellence is possible but only on making certain decisions and trade-offs. First you need to understand your core competency and then establish strategic partnerships that would enable you to continually improve and pursue excellence at what you do best. Partners form an important facet of any business today, effective partnerships made with capable suppliers and distributors can give you the competitive edge and help you achieve customer satisfaction. Partnerships made for Information processing and knowledge management are pivotal to the organization’s success and even survival in some cases. I2DS is a strong contender for being the right strategic partner for you. Why is that? You would ask, well for one we are the one stop shop for all your IT needs, the services and solutions we offer are, Factory Automation, Data Management, Factory MES, Manufacturing Excellence and all other IT/Software applications. If you are looking to outsource your Information Management, it would make more sense to have a single Strategic Partner rather than having many vendors who can provide limited functionality. Having I2ds as a long term partner will help you concentrate on your core competency and also alleviate you from your information processing and integration troubles. We have been creating optimum solutions for our global customer base, as per their requirements and their vision. We believe in the theories described above and put customer satisfaction and continuous improvement at the top of our priority list. So don’t wait any further, write into us and experience the difference that is, I2DS, e-mail us at- info@i2ds.com or hit the Request Live Demo tab on this page. Through our support you would be able to achieve Operational Excellence and harness process innovation like never before.
by I2DS | Apr 23, 2021 | Blogs
Is your factory operation the best in your industry? Is it operating at optimum efficiency? Are the operational efforts well-coordinated, well communicated and well documented? Do you have the ability to monitor each and every activity in real-time and make cost saving decisions? Today these are the questions that are critical for an Organization that believes in achieving the highest possible Quality at the lowest possible cost. Manufacturing organizations today are constantly under pressure to develop newer, better products much faster than ever before. This means that the factory operation needs to be achieving optimum efficiency just to be able to cater to the needs of the dynamic conditions and highly demanding markets. The need of the hour is to have solutions that enable you to better adjust with the market forces and still be able to achieve optimum efficiency, so that profits of the firm are not affected. I2DS has been able to provide powerful Information solutions to its customers and helped them achieve the efficiency that they desire. We believe that only on integrating the Factory Operations can an organization get a handle on what’s going on in their factory and how to better control and synchronize the efforts. Our solutions give you a better picture of every activity that happens on the floor and generate real-time reports that enable effective decision making. Our path breaking MES product gives you a common platform for all your operations, this enables integration and real time decision making. Every lot that is run can be configured from the beginning to EOL; right from selecting lot-path to lot-recipe, each lot can be tracked irrespective of current location. EDC and SPC features allow better control and quality; they also enable real-time analysis and help better and faster implementation of corrective action plans. It helps generate reports that are available for analysis as and when required. All in all our MES solution gives you the functionality of optimizing and integrating your operations right from planning to execution, in real-time. But the benefits that I2DS can provide to your factory ops don’t stop here, we have made it our mission to go beyond the realm of basic MES and our Manufacturing Excellence Solution does exactly that. I2DS’ Manufacturing Excellence allows you to monitor all the major issues on your factory floor which include, Quality, Safety, Equipment Issues & Communication Management. This solution helps you gauge issues besides regular factory operations which are just as critical as the operations itself. Each and every issue that is related to Quality, Safety & Equipment becomes very important as neglecting them can lead to high and unwanted cost implications. Our Manufacturing Excellence solution allows you to report, track and analyze all these vital issues and make real-time decisions. Equipped with these powerful tools you can achieve a highly robust, integrated and optimally efficient operation. I2DS’ endeavor is to help customers achieve operational excellence has lead us to develop even more amazing solutions right from Database Management to a complete IT outsourcing partner. So if you want to feel the happiness that results from a factory that is working at its true potential write into us at info@i2ds.com.
