Job Tracking Software: Manufacturing Automation & Machine Tracking

Manufacturing Automation Starts with Data Collection Software

Once the production scheduling process has been established, data collection points must be identified to achieve manufacturing automation. Acumen’s job tracking software is easily integrated with nearly any data collection device, including data collection terminals (employee time clocks), camera systems, scanners, handheld and mobile devices, computers, and more. In the manufacturing automation process, data collection devices are integrated to provide the data feedback required to advance the assembly in the production process or identify problems.

Data is synchronized in real-time with Acumen's GetDATA data collection software and PutDATA data replication software.

Job Tracking Software: Work Orders & Travelers

Work orders and travelers can be printed to follow the assembly along the production process or paperless dispatch (electronic travelers) can be utilized to ensure the assembly is produced in the correct order with the appropriate parts.

For a company automating the order fulfillment process (like Amazon.com shipping orders), the traveler would stay with the box along endless conveyer belts. At defined locations, products are packed in the box along with appropriate packaging protection based on the information contained in the bar coded traveler. Other data collection methods such as proximity (RFID, UHF), camera systems, and machine data can be intgrated into job tracking systems.

This is just one example of a job tracking system. JobVIEW can be used for any assembly process, from food production to aerospace, to achieve complete manufacturing automation.

Job Tracking Software: Works in Progress

Works in Progress (WIP) can easily be viewed with Acumen’s job tracking software, and production routes can be reviewed or modified based on order requirements. Jobs can be scheduled ahead of time or run on-the-fly.

Job Tracking Software: Machine Tracking

Machine tracking is another important aspect of manufacturing automation. Acumen’s job tracking software will immediately identify machines that are down and re-route production accordingly. In addition, our job tracking software will also display an error code to identify the reason for the problem.

The machine tracking capabilities of our job tracking software doesn’t stop there. Machine maintenance tracking can also be implemented to schedule and prepare for routine maintenance. Once maintenance schedules have been established, the job tracking system automatically accounts for the machine downtime to ensure there are no lapses in production.

Job Tracking Software: Reporting

Acumen’s job tracking software also provides historical information regarding production and machine performance. You'll be able to identify areas for improvement and optimize production further through reporting. Downtime reports can be generated to analyze and optimize production. Learn more about the reporting capabilities of Acumen’s job tracking software.

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