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Food Engineering OEE Case Study Article G&J Pepsi

21 May Food Engineering Magazine OEE Case Study Article: Pepsi Adopts Real-Time Digital Technology Tool for a ‘Quick-Win’

Posted at 13:34h in Insights by John Oskin

The following is an excerpt from Food Engineering Magazine's OEE case study article authored by Grant Gerke spotlights G&J Pepsi and their use ABLE & One View accelerator application suite for quick wins. The article spotlights how G&J Pepsi unlocked real-time data to access crucial...

29 Apr Maximizing Efficiency: The Crucial Role of Tracking Manufacturing Minor Stops

Posted at 16:55h in Andon, Insights by John Oskin

In the realm of manufacturing, every minute counts. Efficiency isn't just a goal; it's the lifeblood of any successful operation. Yet, amidst the buzz of optimizing processes and streamlining workflows, there's a small yet significant aspect that often goes unnoticed: minor stops. These interruptions, typically lasting...

14 Mar G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers Accelerating Digital Transformation – ARC Advisory Group Article

Posted at 10:20h in Insights by John Oskin

In a recent article posted on ARCweb online, author Janice Abel reveals how G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers has accelerated their digital transformation white aligning with the company's goals and mission to improve OEE and meet customer requirements and regulatory compliance challenges by tracking and measuring performance....

11 Mar Revolutionizing Quality Control: The Role of Andon Systems in Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Manufacturing

Posted at 18:50h in Insights by John Oskin

In the highly regulated world of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, quality control is paramount. Ensuring the safety and efficacy of products is not only a requirement but also an imperative to protect patients' well-being. In this quest for quality excellence, manufacturers are turning to...

15 Feb Factory of the Future! Value from Digital Transformation

Posted at 17:52h in Insights by John Oskin

The 28th Annual ARC Industry Forum held on February 4-8th, 2024, covered practical ways to speed up your digitalization, sustainability, and energy transition initiatives with strategies and stories from your peers. In case you missed it, Jeff Erwin VP of Manufacturing and Quality at G&J...

12 Feb Next-Generation Andon Success Story – Cook Medical

Posted at 17:54h in Analytics, Business Intelligence, Insights, Key Performance Indicators, Supply Chain by John Oskin

Real-time Alerts Generating Real ROI Today's world is a hyper-competitive manufacturing environment. Challenges related to maintenance, quality, safety and delivery issues remain on the rise. We have seen in our Benchmark Studies This report analyzed over 500,000 potential causes of downtime in just a 3-month period...

23 Jan Optimizing Manufacturing with Andon Production and Takt Time Analysis

Posted at 18:21h in Insights by John Oskin

Andon Production Overview: The system offers a configurable view of operations, allowing real-time tracking of machine cycle times and order quantities. It displays units passed, units failed, and remaining units, enabling immediate recognition of production status. The order status is visually indicated (yellow or red) if...

23 Jan Product Tour: One View Reporting Accelerator

Posted at 18:14h in Insights by John Oskin

Manufacturing KPIS in Intuitive Dashboards That Accelerate Reporting One View is a new dashboarding experience that provides real-time insights into your supply chain performance. With One View, you can access relevant KPIs, drill down into the causes and effects of your metrics, and leverage your existing...

23 Jan Next-Gen Andon System by Sage Clarity

Posted at 18:06h in Insights by John Oskin

Discover the power of Sage Clarity’s Next-Gen Andon System Our digital Andon system is a cloud-based solution that seamlessly integrates with your existing systems. Experience improved communication between operators and engineers, reduced downtime, and enhanced quality improvements. Dive into the features of our Andon system, from...

23 Jan Product Tour: Digital Twin Software for Manufacturing Production

Posted at 17:59h in Insights by John Oskin

Most production lines are already gathering data from devices throughout the manufacturing process. Our digital twin platform is a versatile tool that pulls data from your IoT devices to create a visualization of all your data. Enhance your smart manufacturing programs with Digital-twin software. Learn...

ABLE View – Data Collection Accelerator Bottling Plant Image

23 Jan Product Tour: ABLE View – Data Collection Accelerator

Posted at 17:15h in Insights by John Oskin

ABLE View — Enhancing Manufacturing Analytics ABLE View Data Collection Accelerator enhances manufacturing analytics by identifying the root cause, not symptoms, of line stops and inefficiencies. ABLE models production lines, integrates IoT edge data into business systems, and provides root-cause analysis for downtime and production issues....

23 Jan How to Configure & Customize Sage Clarity Digital Andon System

Posted at 17:08h in Insights by John Oskin

Customize your Andon System to Improve Your Manufacturing Efficiency The Andon system is a visual management tool that enables real-time communication of production status, issues, and performance. Digital Andon systems provide real-time visibility, integration with other systems, and powerful analytics, equipping manufacturers with the tools needed...

EMI/OEE Implementation man smiling on capcorp bottling line

23 Jan EMI/OEE Implementation

Posted at 17:04h in Insights by John Oskin

We worked with CBC to implement an EMI system, resulting in increased plant efficiency by 5 OEE (overall equipment efficiency) points. This system also allowed users to drill down into all metrics measured by system to find and resolve issues and identify efficiency opportunities. The...

Manufacturing Execution Systems & Labor Shortage

23 Jan How a Manufacturing Execution System Can Help You with the Labor Shortage

Posted at 05:06h in Insights by John Oskin

In this paper authored by Andrew Robling Principal Product Marketing Manager at Epicor, he states how automation on the manufacturing shop floor helps increase productivity, visibility, and efficiency, but skilled workers are the essential heart of your operations. ...

28 Apr Sage Clarity’s IIoT Solutions Power Productivity

Posted at 13:01h in Insights by John Oskin

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is a robust technological advancement that can bridge the divide between your operation’s physical and digital parts, unlock hidden productivity levels, and pave the way for quality improvements....

26 Apr Sage Clarity’s Equipment Asset Management (EAM) Integration: Leading-Edge Digital Approach to Maintenance Processes

Posted at 12:55h in Insights by John Oskin

In short, EAM is a complete lifecycle management solution that allows manufacturers to manage assets from procurement to scrap. Companies can expect benefits right away by implementing an EAM....

24 Apr Next Generation Andon in an IoT world

Posted at 20:41h in Analytics, Business Intelligence, Insights, Key Performance Indicators, Supply Chain by John Oskin

Sage Clarity’s Next Generation Andon, a cloud-based software system, goes beyond just using traditional light stacks by sending real-time alerts and notifications to key personnel that improves both employee engagement and operations....

24 Apr Sage Clarity’s Digital Accelerator Apps for MES

Posted at 12:48h in Insights by John Oskin

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing world, making informed decisions based on accurate data is critical for success. Sage Clarity’s Digital Accelerator Apps collect and present real-time production data from both machines and operators. This allows manufacturing managers and engineers to monitor and schedule production efficiently, improving...

19 Apr Benefits of Digitizing the Value Stream

Posted at 12:34h in Insights by John Oskin

Digitizing your value stream is one of the most effective ways to make the most of this data-driven approach in order to improve product quality, increase productivity, and manage costs more efficiently....

18 Apr Digital Twins Are the Future of EAM (Equipment Asset Monitoring)

Posted at 12:31h in Insights by John Oskin

By using digital twins combined with a comprehensive monitoring system & predictive maintenance strategy, manufacturers can ensure maximum returns on their investments while also increasing safety standards and environmental compliance requirements for businesses across all industries. ...