MANUAL PRODUCTION & QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM
A luxury leather goods company invested in PlantRun systems for its two UK manufacturing site
Mulberry is a luxury fashion company founded in the United Kingdom in 1971, known internationally for its leather goods. The company has invested in PlantRun systems for its two UK manufacturing sites at Chilcomptom and Bridgewater. The decision to go with PlantRun was made after extensively researching the market. Before ordering the systems Rob Billington Group Production and Sourcing Director commented; “We’ve been looking into alternatives to the PlantRun system and it’s clear that your system is the closest match to our requirements”
The systems monitor quality check stations at the end of each production line. Quality controllers check each product and use on screen buttons on a tablet interface to indicate Pass or Reject. Selecting ‘Reject’ switches to a second screen display allowing a reason for rejection to be selected from a grid of buttons
Each time ‘Pass’ is selected increments a product count. Data from each tablet is processed in real-time, eliminating the need for manual data collection. Production information becomes available immediately on PCs, tablets and smartphones for reporting, analysis, trending etc. using the systems built-in tools. Data can also be exported for use in third party reporting tools such as MS Excel and Crystal Reports. Tablets provide an ideal operator interface for manual operations where there is no need to interface to a machine or asset. Wireless connection also makes installation even more straightforward than a standard PlantRun system.
PlantRun Display Node enables target and actual production to be displayed at the end of each line on large screen TV displays to inform and motivate staff. Display Node allows any data from the system as well as MS PowerPoint slides or website URLs.
Since implementation, Tom Breingan, UK Production Planning Manager commented;
"We chose PlantRun as a shop floor system to show our craftspeople how their production lines are performing on a minute by minute basis. It also gives Managers and Supervisors a snapshot of production performance at the same time. We have added additional displays along the way to show different business KPI’s.
We’ve found that the introduction of PlantRun has motivated our staff and provides a focus point for all staff involved with production. Adding the moving target for each production line was a great addition and Tascomp have always been more than helpful when setting up the things we need and they completely understand our requirements."
WHY PLANTRUN?
MONITORING, CONTROL AND AUTOMATION
With PlantRun you are not limited to monitoring and data capture. Any monitored parameters can also be used to provide any level of control and automation.
PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
PlantRun can connect to any existing peripheral equipment for either monitoring to capture data or for control. Typical equipment includes barcode scanners, RFID readers, printers, check weighers but there is no limit to what can be connected.
OPERATOR INTERFACES
Wherever user or operator interaction is required PlantRun supports a wide range of interfaces.
This can include using PC, touch screens, tablets, smart phones, specialised terminals. This may be using your existing hardware or supplied as part of a complete system package.
ACCURATE LIVE INFORMATION - ELIMINATES WASTEFUL MANUAL DATA COLLECTION
PlantRun captures and processes data in real-time to give you accurate live information. Information becomes available instantly and is accessible on PC’s, tablets, smartphones and large shopfloor displays etc. Automated data capture eliminates wasteful and inaccurate manual data collection and processing.
REPORTING AND ANALYSIS
PlantRun comes as standard with a powerful set of report and analysis tools built in and ready to use. Data can also be exported for use in reporting packages, dashboards or fully integrated with third party systems.
HIGH DATA SECURITY
PlantRun is an on-premise system, not cloud based, therefore ensuring the highest data security, which is of paramount importance to many manufacturers, especially regulated industries. All your data is under your total control.
READY TO USE SYSTEMS
PlantRun systems are supplied to an agreed specification with all operational information pre-programmed. This means the systems are ready to use from day one with no need for your staff to populate the system. Full training makes any day to day administration straightforward.
HIGH QYALITY TECHNICAL SUPPORT
PlantRun users benefit from high quality technical support. Over 85% of users responding to ISO Quality surveys rate our technical support as “Very Good” or “Excellent”. This is one of the reasons why have long standing customers for over 10, 20 and 30 years.
PlantRun systems are supplied fully customised and 'ready to use' to an agreed functional design specification. Full training, techncial support, maintenance contracts ensure you get the most from your investment. No annual licensing fees that increase lifetime cost of ownership! Many companies are all ready using PlantRun to improve production performance...
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WHY PLANTRUN?
Real-Time Insights
Watch your operations come alive with real-time data.
Seamless Integration
Connect seamlessly with third-party systems like ERP, MRP, and CMMS.
Master Complexity
PlantRun adapts to your specific demands.
Immediate Action
Swiftly address production hiccups by summoning help right from the interface.
Unmatched Support
Technical support from a team with over 40 years of experience in the field.
Discover the Difference
By making PlantRun a part of your manufacturing journey, you're not only investing in a solution – you're investing in a transformation. We understand budgets and bottom lines, which is why PlantRun often proves its value within a year.
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