The Connected Enterprise Optimizes Facilities and Supplier Networks
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases
- Process Control & Optimization
The Customer
Rockwell Automation
About The Customer
Rockwell Automation is an American provider of industrial automation and information products. Brands include Allen-Bradley and Rockwell Software, with more than 22,000 employees worldwide.
The Challenge
Rockwell wanted to implement flexible and agile global MES for diverse product portfolio and a variety of manufacturing processes and replace individual ERP systems and custom application with a standardized system that spans all plants.
The Solution
Rockwell Automation integrated control and information portfolio including FactoryTalk ProductionCentre software and FactoryTalk VantagePoint enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) software enables a common manufacturing platform, real-time performance visibility, and better decision-making. Software Components - FactoryTalk ProductionCentre software - FactoryTalk VantagePoint enterprise manufacturing intelligence (EMI) software
Data Collected
Inventory Cycle Times, On-Time Delivery (OTD), Operating Cost, Production Efficiency, Supply Chain Optimization
Operational Impact
Quantitative Benefit
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