by I2DS | Jul 27, 2020 | Blogs
Is Engineering Data Collection important for your Organization? If I am right it’s extremely important to be able to view the process related Data in order to analyze and optimize any operation. Let me elaborate by explaining what is Engineering Data Collection or EDC and why this data should be an inseparable part of your MES system. EDC is basically the collection of all vital data related to your ops-procedure. Every product when manufactured requires complying with some predetermined quality standard, generally there is a tolerance level associated with the desired outcome which can be both positive and negative. Now there are many ways in which this data is collected presently from the equipment and then is compiled and used for analysis. The value of this EDC data is very high as it is pivotal in the appraisal of operational performance and efficiency. Having said that, many MES systems neglect the importance of this vital tool and this leads to improper implementation. Let me clarify the above statement- an MES system is supposed to be a powerful tool that not only automates the manufacturing process but also helps in Real-Time analysis and Decision Making. If the MES system fails to integrate EDC in its functionalities the MES in itself becomes ineffective. Presently this EDC is the ‘Missing Piece’ in MES systems world-wide. Our team at I2DS believes that EDC has to be integral part of our MES system to allow you to make better use our package. To do this we have mastered the art and science of Data collection and we can interface with any device to collect data. This means no matter what Database or Data analysis system you have we can collect Engineering Data from it and integrate it in our MES package for you. Also since we have this unique our MES package becomes the ultimate tool for you to perform functions like- planning day to day operations complex SPC applications. We know the importance of valuable engineering data for an Operations Manager and we provide this data in our MES solution, this makes the functionality provided by I2DS unparalleled in the industry today. So do you want to have an MES package that provides you seamless integration and functionality for your Operations? If Yes, then what are you waiting for? Get in touch with us today it self, mail us at info@i2ds.com or just hit the Request Live Demo button on our Website.
by I2DS | Jul 23, 2020 | Blogs
Many of today’s MES packages considerably lack the R&D Manufacturing flexibility and functionality needed by process development organizations. These solutions are more focused on “controlling” the production floor rather than delivering on the research process needs.
R&D companies are seeking solutions that not only track their material in the production line, but also enable them to capture changing process conditions in either a batch or continuous process, allow process engineers to split and merge parent and child lot material, and capture critical or non-critical engineering data parameters real-time. I2DS delivers on these capabilities as well as other functionality for both R&D and High-Volume Manufacturing lines.
Capturing changing process conditions while material is running can be a challenging task. Too often engineers have to sift through piles of data in search of these variations. I2DS’ integrated MES system allows users to seize critical process development information whether you are running a batch or continuous line.
A unique feature that sets the product apart from traditional MES packages is its ability to split any amount of material from a batch and merge the material back at any point in the process flow. The split content can follow the same operational sequence or can follow its own predefined flow. Material can be reworked at any sequence in the flow.
In today’s manufacturing world, data is the foundation of successful technology development. Whether it is material data, equipment data, process data, engineering data, or special instruction data, I2DS’ MES is designed to capture all aspects of your manufacturing process automatically or through manual entry.
I2DS provides R&D and HVM organizations the features and functionality that enables them quick information turns during the process development lifecycle.
by I2DS | Jul 20, 2020 | Blogs
Many organizations for a variety of reasons may choose to continue the use of their legacy systems. Some of these legacy systems, due to the original design, are challenged in the way data is pulled, stored, purged, and maintained. I2DS has provided its customers with creative solutions to extract data regardless of the various hardware or file format the data is in. For multiple customers, i2DS has provided a customized UI that pulls from legacy and modern day systems, merges the data and provides information that can be critical to support daily business operations. I2DS experts, with their technical depth, knowledge, and experience enable organizations to improve their operational efficiency through integrated data driven solutions.
by I2DS | Jul 15, 2020 | Blogs
Manufacturing Excellence can be achieved for every organization with a comprehensive system that covers all aspects pertaining to operations. However, there are various industry gaps when we consider the present manufacturing excellence packages. One of the major pain points is the inability to track Factory performance on a daily basis and enable real time decision making. Then there are critical gaps in Safety and Quality management such as, issues occurring on a daily basis get lost in the paper trail or cumbersome database. Similarly issues related to equipment can’t be analyzed historically and this may lead to the equipment becoming a bottleneck or a major cost center. I2DS has developed a supreme Manufacturing Excellence solution which eliminates these gaps by providing real time decision making, historical analysis, issue ownership, issue drill down and many more desirable features. I bet you are interested to know how this solution can help your organization. To know more just hit the request demo link on our website or e-mail us at info@i2ds.com.
by I2DS | Jul 7, 2020 | Blogs
IT has become the biggest concern for Organizations today due to the volatile nature of markets and need to know tomorrow’s events, today and in some cases yesterday. Better communication and higher operational flexibility have become extremely desirable factors. The global IT revolution has made the life of managers simpler by providing real time data management and aiding real time decision making. Companies that specialize in providing IT solutions and services are proliferating at a very high pace. IT has become one of the fastest growing industries and is attracting highly skilled talent from around the globe. All successful organizations have realized the necessity of implementing IT solutions for their process and have been ahead of their competitors majorly because of their decision to embrace IT.
The biggest dilemma every company faces today is whether to outsource IT or to keep it in-house? This a major question and should be considered from a strategic view-point as the answer to this question can lead to competitive supremacy or total failure. 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 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 | Jun 22, 2020 | Blogs
Over the years Manufacturing has become more precise and process dependent, any deviation from the set procedures and norms can have dire consequences for the factory. In operations like Semiconductor manufacturing a spec of dust can destroy an entire production lot, such controlled and highly automated environments call for much tighter and fool proof production and process control, than ever required in older more manual processes. Modern manufacturers rely on early detection and prevention of any deviations and excursions in their fabs, generally the burden of such activities is borne by an IT application, which in most cases is the MES.
MES applications are employed not only to execute a process in entirety, but also to exercise tight control and precision in workflow. In automated environments where human intervention is less than 10% the MES is expected to communicate directly with process equipment and report valuable process information, in a user-friendly manner.When it comes to issues, such as deviations in the process, the MES should be capable of detecting and highlighting the issues in real-time so that they are noticed by the requisite personnel.In paper-based and legacy MES systems issues which were detected, got reported only when they could no longer be controlled, which made the entire process reactive in nature. These issues have been mitigated by the modern MES which not only detects issues, as or even before they happen but reports them instantaneously to multiple individuals, making sure every issue is dealt with before it escalates and becomes a major problem.
This unique capability of the MES to act as an interface between workforce and equipment allows it to be an ideal platform for root cause analysis and process control. Since every deviation right from material quality to equipment errors are reported, it becomes easy for process owners to pin-point the location of the problem, once the problem is localized, it can then be analyzed using the MES by either drilling down the historical/genealogy data or simply asking the activity owner for explanations. Once a problem is analyzed both subjectively and statistically, its root cause can be determined by allocating assignable causes or special events, like the material thickness being 0.2 mm more than usual etc.
Once a root cause of an issue is determined, it can be archived in the system as a problem type and can be inculcated in the company’s knowledge system, so that whenever similar issues occur the workers can reference the system to find the best way to deal with the issue. This power of pro-activeness that the MES brings to the table is unparalleled and just can’t be matched by any other application, which is because the MES is designed for executing the process and not for reporting financials or planning inventory, this statement however does not mean that the MES cannot perform these functions as well.
Sticking to the topics, having served in Operations myself, I believe for any operations professional, knowing what the problem is, and where it occurred in the process itself is half the battle won, the MES goes a step further and provides information to cross-reference the issue with other similar ones in the past and the specification for that particular jobs. Knowing all this a skilled team of operations professionals can not only detect the root cause of an issue but also increase the money-making capacity of an operation by preventing issues from ever occurring again.The MES is an ideal solution for mature-automated processes, which are in pursuit of improving continually and are practicing Lean or Six-Sigma.The MES would actually allow such processes to channel their improvement efforts towards the areas that need greater attention, thereby reflecting results faster. So if you are looking for better process control and enhanced problem detection/correction, think MES.
