Building on the success of the existing MES Implementation provided by DataFlowIQ Ltd, ilke Homes Ltd, a Yorkshire-based modular housing company, continued to seek improvements to their manufacturing process. Specialising in producing high-quality, energy efficient homes for various tenures, ilke Homes aimed to enhance production efficiency and decision-making capabilities by introducing a Live Map View to their existing MES system.
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Key features of the solution
To fulfil these requirements, DataFlowIQ Ltd devised a comprehensive solution that integrated seamlessly with ilke Homes’ existing MES system.
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Direct ERP Connection
The system maintained a direct connection to ilke Homes’ ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics, ensuring accurate and up-to-date reporting of metrics.
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Background Calculation
Effective Production and OEE metrics were calculated in the background and cached for instant load times, providing supervisors with real-time insights without delays.
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Auto Page Refresh
For wallboard screens placed around the factory, the system was designed with auto page refresh functionality, keeping
the displayed data current and relevant.
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Online & Offline Machines
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Incredible benefits to OEE
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Instant Visibility and Focus
Supervisors gained instant visibility of the factory layout and performance metrics, allowing them to focus their attention on critical areas requiring improvement.
![Secure Pipelines](https://www.dataflowiq.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Secure-Pipelines.png)
Removed Manual Tracking
The solution removed the need to manually verify where production orders were in the factory, saving at least 10 hours per week in admin time and giving a live updated view.
![Automate Data Flows](https://www.dataflowiq.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Automate-Data-Flows.png)
Low IT Maintenance
The system’s seamless integration and automated features significantly reduced IT maintenance tasks, freeing up resources for other strategic initiatives.
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Time Savings through Intuitive Interface
The user-friendly interface and click-through functionality saved significant time, allowing supervisors to access detailed station data effortlessly.