Production tracking is not only a way to increase production, it is also vital to the proper performance of your processing or manufacturing facility as a whole. This is because production tracking offers in an automated system the ability to monitor key components of the facility, from quality control aspects to proper maintenance to plant safety.
Production tracking produces valuable business process data. For some companies, the real case for production tracking comes with defect scanning and automatic inspecting of end products. For other companies in other industries, their machine settings are their most critical component to success. Production tracking also aids in product development and output measurements.
Production Tracking Included in Full Scale MES/MRP Systems
Many shop floor control systems, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and material requirements planning (MRP) systems have built-in production tracking included in them. However, some do not, and having an expensive MRP system in a facility which does not automate ingredient mixing and data collection could cost the company more than the value of the system itself.
Manual data entry and ingredient mixing mean that it is up to an individual worker to mix the correct amount and then enter into the system specific data for the ingredients. Neither of these can be left to chance or handled by a hurried employee looking to get as much done as possible.
Rather, automated production tracking protocols should be in place. A quality MES system such as Formula and Batch Control, and Lot Tracking Software, will provide automated production tracking.
More information is available at Formula and Batch Control, and Lot Tracking Software. For consultative professional assistance tailored to your manufacturing or processing facility, look to Matrix Controls for quality control and production tracking expertise. Click www.matrixcontrols.net, call 800-722-6839 today, or email sales@matrixcontrols.net.