Manufacturing & Operations
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Connect the Virtual and Real Worlds of Manufacturing and Operations
DELMIA Manufacturing & Operations solutions transform global operations to achieve and sustain operational excellence. A shared digital landscape connects all stakeholders to improve visibility into, control over, and synchronization across manufacturing operations and supply chain processes on a global scale. It also provides real-time manufacturing intelligence to enable automated production and quality control supporting global continuous improvement and to improve sustainability by enabling identification of areas of waste. Manufacturers are able to accomplish this through the connection of the real world with the virtual world that is enabled by this shared digital landscape.
DELMIA Manufacturing & Operations solutions provide an advantage in gaining optimized results with manufacturing execution systems (MES) to track and document the transformation of raw materials to finished goods to sustain operational excellence. These MES capabilities are further enhanced by our augmented reality capabilities that leverage technologies like interactive 3D, computer vision, AI and deep learning to guide human operators in complex assembly tasks and automate quality inspections based on the product virtual twin.
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Additionally, DELMIA provides a broader solution that is based on a model-based, data-driven digital experience. Turning to a broader type of solution enables manufacturing transformation, encompassing the plant floor and the warehouse, quality, and material flows throughout the production process and product supply network. This is defined as Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) and it enables you to obtain the control and insight needed to achieve and sustain manufacturing excellence. The result is improved agility and expanded continuous improvement across the enterprise and extended value network.
DELMIA Manufacturing & Operations Key Benefits
Optimize Manufacturing Operations
Achieve and sustain operational excellence
Eliminate Silos of Operation
Enable cross-functional manufacturing processes that include production, quality, materials and maintenance
Optimize Assets
Optimize manufacturing assets through real-time monitoring of OEE and integrated maintenance planning and execution
Maintain Visibility
Make better and more informed decisions based on real-time data.
Seamless Collaboration
Connecting critical stakeholders with contextual workflows
Visibility of Shop Floor Performance with Bottom-line Results
A manufacturing operation is a network of interdependent processes that must all work in unison to meet customer demands efficiently and profitably. Are labor, material, equipment, and capacity available to meet due dates? Are products being produced at a loss or profit? Are your production lines running at optimal efficiency? Any breakdown in the synchronization can quickly cascade and impact profits, performance, and repeat business. Addressing these challenges with a manufacturing ERP software can provide solutions.
DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP gives small and midsize manufacturing companies an end-to-end ERP solution with a shop floor first focus for greater visibility of shop floor performance on bottom-line results.
Fawer Y-Tec Automotive has 5 factories and 1 research center in 3 cities in China, with over 20 years’ history of developing, manufacturing automotive chassis components. Along with our business growth and increasing customers, we needed a software system that can better support our work.
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FAQ about Manufacturing Operations Management software
In operations management, a manufacturing system refers to the framework or structure within which raw materials are transformed into finished goods. It encompasses all the processes, resources, and technologies involved in the production of goods, aiming to efficiently and effectively meet customer demand while optimizing resources such as:
- labor,
- equipment,
- and materials.
The goal of a manufacturing system is to streamline operations, reduce costs, improve productivity, and ensure the timely delivery of high-quality products to customers.
Manufacturing operations encompass various aspects of the production process, ensuring efficiency, quality, and effectiveness throughout. Here they are:
- Production Planning: Involves determining what to produce, how much to produce, and when to produce it, considering factors such as demand forecasts, resource availability, and scheduling.
- Inventory Management: Focuses on maintaining optimal levels of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory and associated costs.
- Quality Management: Ensures that products meet predefined quality standards and customer expectations through measures such as quality control, inspection, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supply Chain Management: Involves managing the flow of materials, information, and finances across the supply chain, from suppliers to manufacturers to customers, to optimize efficiency, minimize costs, and enhance collaboration.
- Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO): Addresses the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of equipment, machinery, and facilities to ensure optimal performance, uptime, and reliability while minimizing downtime and unexpected breakdowns.
- Health, Safety & Environment (HSE): Focuses on ensuring a safe and healthy work environment for employees, complying with regulatory requirements, and minimizing the environmental impact of manufacturing operations.
- Continuous Improvement: Involves ongoing efforts to enhance processes, systems, and performance through initiatives such as Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Total Quality Management (TQM).
- Performance Analytics: Involves collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to manufacturing operations to measure performance, identify areas for improvement, and make informed decisions to drive efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
Manufacturing operations encompass four primary areas: maintenance, production, quality, and inventory. Workers analyze the functioning of each process and seek ways to enhance efficiency.
Specific instances of manufacturing operations include:
- Production Planning: Managers determine the product to be manufactured and outline specifications for the manufacturing facility.
- Production Control: Once manufacturing commences, managers consistently oversee operations, making necessary adjustments as required.
- Inventory Management: Managers maintain ongoing surveillance of inventory levels to ascertain when production pace should be increased or decreased.
- Quality Assurance: Managers continuously monitor the quality of the final product, swiftly implementing production alterations to rectify any issues before customer satisfaction is compromised.
MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management) are related concepts within the realm of manufacturing, but they serve different purposes and encompass different functionalities:
- MES (Manufacturing Execution System) is a subset of MOM (Manufacturing Operations Management).
- MES focuses on executing manufacturing processes on the shop floor, while MOM encompasses a broader range of functions including planning, scheduling, quality management, and more.
- MES handles real-time monitoring, data collection, inventory management, and quality control to improve efficiency and productivity.
- MOM involves strategic planning, coordination, and integration across the entire manufacturing lifecycle to align processes with business goals and optimize operations.
Lean manufacturing in operations management is an approach aimed at maximizing value while minimizing waste in the production process. It originated from the production system which emphasizes continuous improvement, efficiency, and quality.
Key principles of lean manufacturing include:
- Value: Identifying what adds value from the customer's perspective and focusing resources on those activities.
- Waste Reduction: Eliminating waste in all forms, including overproduction, excess inventory, unnecessary transportation, waiting time, defects, and over processing.
- Continuous Improvement (Kaizen): Encouraging ongoing small improvements in processes, products, and systems by involving all employees.
- Just-in-Time (JIT) Production: Producing only what is needed, when it is needed, in the right quantity, to minimize inventory and reduce lead times.
- Pull System: Using customer demand to pull products through the production process rather than pushing them based on forecasts, thereby reducing overproduction.
- Respect for People: Empowering and involving employees in decision-making, problem-solving, and improvement initiatives.
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