Production Dashboard
November 30, 2023
Production Dashboard
Have you ever stopped to think about the importance of having a clear and instantaneous view of the production progress in your factory? In an intelligent Manufacturing system, one of the analytical outputs is the Production Dashboard, at Sequor called Production Andon, an analytical tool that goes beyond simply displaying data, providing a comprehensive and accessible view for several strategic points.
The importance of real-time information
In a production environment, every minute counts, which is why the ability to access information in real time makes all the difference. Andon de Produção allows you to monitor in real time the productivity of a complete line or a set of stations configured by the user. It performs queries in the system's database, integrating perfectly with the line's equipment and sensors. This data is generated automatically, integrated at a high level with the machines without manual interference.
A striking feature of Andon de Produção is the versatility in its location. It can be placed in a management room, at the end of a line, on a set of workstations or even on the terminal in front of the machine operator. This flexibility ensures that crucial information is available exactly where it is needed most, facilitating strategic decision-making at all levels of the operation.
Shift Goal, Time, Day and Week
Another benefit of Andon is the ability to monitor goals on different time scales, with different anchors, checking production at each hour of the shift, day or week according to the desired configuration. Furthermore, it offers precise identification of the absolute values of realized and planned production and the difference between them. All this online, depending only on the presence of information in the database.
Orienting the Shop Floor
Andon de Produção goes beyond displaying numbers. It is an analytical tool that actively guides the factory floor, encouraging the team to act quickly to resolve problems and keep production flowing without setbacks. This guidance is possible thanks to continuous integration with equipment, sensors and information collected by other services and modules. Fundamentally, Andon in the Toyota Production system is a Lean Manufacturing tool that is a visual aid that alerts and highlights that some type of action is necessary.
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Takt Time
Taktime is a crucial element in production, and Andon de Produção presents it in a clear and accessible way, tracking the target in real time at the current time, allowing adjustments in real time to optimize efficiency and avoid bottlenecks in production. The tool performs queries on the database, ensuring the accuracy of the data displayed.
This is an example of information transformed into knowledge, and Andon de Produção puts this knowledge in the hands of managers. The ability to make real-time decisions based on accurate, up-to-date data is a competitive differentiator that can drive efficiencyand the profitability of your operation.
In summary, Real-time Production Andon is not just a tool, but a strategic ally for those seeking to maximize efficiency and quality in industrial production, following the principles of Lean Manufacturing. By integrating goals, factory floor guidance and crucial information such as Taktime, this tool becomes indispensable for any manager seeking operational excellence and production monitoring.
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