EZ-MES | Data Acquisition, Collection and Analysis

Acquisition, Collection and Analysis of Data

Using EZ-MES you can collect all critical data of your manufacturing process. This will enable you to make well informed decisions that will improve your bottom line. EZ-MES will allow you to have a seamless integration of your production tracking, WIP, Inventory and process data acquisition. EZ-MES data collection features are:

Unlimited number of entries of different input types per process step
Data entries can be made required or optional
Connection with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Batch data entries will be stored on each individual part of the batch
Real time and accurate, when the data is entered in at the point of production, it is immediately available for analysis
Data can be collected on process, products and equipment
Data capture at the point of origin
Unlimited number of users, so no reason not to use it everywhere, and always identify who entered what
The user interface for operators to enter data is kept as simple as possible
Fast and Simple export of any data to Excel
Support of Barcode reader to enter data, or to open product or equipment records to enter data
Graphical display using R

Configurable ways to enter data

EZ-MES can be configured so that operators can enter step or product specific data when travelers move through the different steps of a production flow. The data entries will appear as input fields on the electronic Travelers.

The blocks below show how EZ-MES can be configured to collect flow and step data.

Auto Consumption

Flow Definitions (routing definitions) can be configured to automatically consume materials when they move through specific steps.

Batch / Individual

Data that will apply for all parts can be configured as batch data. This way the data only has to be entered once.

Barcode Support

EZ-MES supports Barcode entries. And is using barcodes on most reports to identify the connected object. The F9 key can be used to find object by scanning their barcode. If EZ-MES recognizes the Serial Number (Unique ID) it will open the corresponding record.

Binning of Parts

Based on specific requirements specific parts can be split off from the main traveler into other, Bin Specific, travelers. There is no limit to the number of bins.

BOM Consumption

Steps can be configured that when parts pass through that the parts will consume the defined Bill of Material (BOM). User input is required when serialized parts are defined on the Bill of Material.

Calculated Fields

The data entered in the other fields can be used as parameters in calculations. This way more complex specifications that are dependent on multiple inputs can be determined and checked against Max / Min or Product Specifications.

Cue and Processing Time

Steps can be configured to have a start button. When pressed, the timer for the processing starts until the Done button is pressed. Using this feature the Processing and the Cue time can be recorded.

Lot Grouping

Multiple parts on a traveler can be combined into a single lot. This data entry will require the operator to enter the Unique Lot number. (Or can be configured that the system will autogenerate the number)

Max and Min requirement

For each numeric data entry max and min values can be defined. If the entered value is outside the range, the traveler cannot move to the next step.

Non Discrete Consumption

Non Discrete material, like glues, can be consumed automatically or manually in fractional quantities. This will provide full traceability to the non discrete part. The bottle of glue will have a list of all parts where it was used.

Partial completion signoff

For big tasks that can take the work of multiple operators or are split across different shifts, it is possible to require the user to enter how much work was done. Based on this input the system will determine if the task is completed or not. If completed the traveler will move to the next step after sign off. If not it is resubmitted to the same step.

Product Specifications

Similar as the Max / Min feature only now the specifications, as defined on the product definition, are used to check if the entered data is outside the range. Useful if products with different specification go through the same process step.

Pull Down

If the possible entries are limited to a fixed set of options, a pull down can be defined, eliminating the possibility of typing errors.

Required / Optional

Data Entries can be either required or optional, if the entries are required, the traveler can not move to the next step until the entries are filled out. Required fields are high lighted.

Unique Identifiers

Entries can be defined to automatically or manually assign Serial Number or Batch Numbers to Parts, Batches or Lots. The Syntax of the SN can be defined in the configuration.

Unlimited number

There is no limit to the number of entries that can be configured. The sequenceof the entries can be configured, and the entries will appear in a scrollable listbox within the traveler form

Data Acquisition,

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Acquisition, Collection and Analysis of Data

Configurable ways to enter data

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