Reason Code Module captures OEE machine availability data.
Press Release Summary:
Able to communicate specific factory floor requirements for support and materials, Wireless Reason Code Module automatically captures and profiles machine activity information. It allows manufacturers to monitor, communicate, and automate capture of real-time reasons for machine stoppage. Module can be used to determine overall equipment effectiveness, capture optimal machine performance data, and function as Automated Kanban Pull System.
Original Press Release:
Wireless Reason Code Module
Automatically Capture OEE Machine Availability Data
SAN DIEGO, CA., August 1, 2003 - The ability to communicate specific factory floor requirements for support and materials as well as capture and profile machine activity information takes on a whole new dimension with the introduction of VersaCall's Wireless Reason Code Module.
Manufacturers can Monitor, Communicate and Automate the Capture of Real-time REASONS for machine stoppage.
"The Reason Code Module will facilitate achievement of operational excellence in a manufacturing facility with collection of complete and accurate data, communication of critical requirements to relevant personnel, profiling and capturing information in real-time," said Robert Giese, CEO at VersaCall Technologies during the Corporate Product Launch Conference. "Management can utilize the information to encourage improvement activities and suggestions by work groups. The benefits far exceed the investment."
The Conference highlighted several applications for the Reason Code Module beyond OEE basic needs:
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Capture specific downtime incidents for determination of Equipment Availability Rate. Integrate with counters to monitor processing rate (to determine OEE Performance Rate) and defective rate or quality profile of products (to determine Quality Rate).
Capture Optimal Machine Performance Data. Capture specific reasons for a machine stoppage for determination of a machine's uptime.
Eliminate Traditional Manual Paper-based Log. Automatically captures machine stoppages.
Function as an Automated Kanban "Pull System". Production operators can select and notify the specific type of material needs. Reduces the level of inventory at hand. Unlike a traditional Kanban System, a response is ensured.
Setup and Changeover Reduction. Notify tooling personnel of anticipated setup/changeover sites and types of tools needed in advance.
Capture Downtime Information for multiple machines in production line. Personnel can proceed to specific problem machine for immediate resolution. Reasons for problems can be input by personnel after the problem is resolved. Data collected can assist in the determination of process bottlenecks and breakdowns.
VersaCall Technologies Inc. is a leader in the development of innovative wireless monitoring and communications systems that significantly improve productivity and operational efficiency for industrial manufacturing sites. Since the mid-1990s, the company has a proven track record of supplying reliable productivity solutions to major manufacturing plants throughout the United States and Mexico. All of VersaCall's systems are modular in design, providing flexibility to support our customers' present and future requirements.
For more information on the Reason Code Module, please contact VersaCall Technologies at 7047 Carroll Road, San Diego CA 92121, 877-771-7172 ext 20 or 22, email salesandmarketing@versacall.com.
