Viavi network communications traceability with MES – case study

Challenge – traceability, labor utilization, rework, and reconfiguration The story starts with the technology that Viavi, a top urban network communications provider, relied upon to manage its manufacturing operation. Historically, this was a solution developed in-house, and one that continued to grow over time to meet an ever-changing strategic outlook – including acquisitions that further …

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Siemens turbines reduces non-value add time w/ MES – case study

About Siemens Part of the global industrial conglomerate Siemens AG, Lincoln-based Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery designs and manufactures industrial gas turbines, exporting over 80% of production to a worldwide customer base. The challenge – operators were unproductive, it was difficult to discovery why Adrian Toyne Manufacturing Operations Manager explains that “by the time that production issues …

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Tube Bender Olicana’s MES Boosts Utilization 20% – Case Study

The Challenge – Reduce Time Spent Recording Job Times Rupert Pearson, Managing Director of volume tube bending manufacturer Olicana, had a clear set of objectives in mind when he set out to improve the efficiency of his industrial manufacturing firm to support a surge in business growth. “We started out with the intention of improving the …

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Martins Rubber Manages Parts, Lead Times, and Variable Batches with MES – Case Study

About Martin’s Rubber Martin’s Rubber is a specialist manufacturer of elastomeric products including seals, gaskets and bespoke rubber mouldings for engineers and manufacturers worldwide. The business was founded over 150 years ago in Southampton, UK, where it still has its headquarters. The Challenge – Hundreds of Different Parts with Variable Batch Runs and Lead Times …

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Baked Goods Traceability & ASN with MES – Case Study

About Centrale Suiker Maatschappij (CSM) – The World’s Largest Bakery Products Manufacturer Headquartered in Amsterdam, Dutch company CSM is the world’s largest manufacturer of bakery products. From its UK headquarters on Merseyside, the business manages six factories, supplying well‑known major high‑street supermarket chains. The sixth and most recently acquired factory came into the CSM fold …

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Missile Traceability Control Enabled by MES – Case Study

Challenge – Cost Control & Tough Traceability Requirements: Belfast based defense contractor Thales Air Defense faced a challenge. A leading global manufacturer of ground to ground, ground to air, and air to air missiles, the business had won a contract to partner with Sweden’s Saab Bofors Dynamics to produce shoulder carried anti tank ‘NLAW’ missiles …

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TaylorMade’s Made-to-Order Sporting Goods MES Case Study

Golf isn’t just a pastime anymore; it’s a booming business and a cultural phenomenon. From weekend warriors hitting the links to tech-savvy pros chasing every competitive edge, the game is growing at lightning speed. With participation soaring and demand for customized equipment on the rise, the golf industry isn’t just keeping pace — it’s setting …

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Auto Stamping Press High Volume Parts Scheduling – Case Study

Automotive APS Problem Scheduling a stamping press operation can be a complex and time-consuming task. For example, an in-house stamping plant for an auto OEM consists of two press lines, with 34 dies that produce about 80 distinct parts. These parts are stored on over 250 racks of 37 distinct rack types that hold inventories …

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