This presentation introduces Matrix Industrial Control Systems, a company that provides plant floor data collection, reporting and visualization solutions to the food manufacturing industry.

1. Introduction to Matrix and
Data Navigator Solutions
Updated May 2013

2. Introduction to Matrix

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Introduction to Matrix
Matrix Industrial Control Systems, Inc.
► 24 employees in two offices
► Formed in 1977
Focused on business justification and ROI
Only plant floor solutions in the food industry
Production solutions integrator
► Includes hardware, software, procedures

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SOFTWARE
MODULES
Company Profile
CONSULTING
SERVICES
ON-GOING
SUPPORT
HARDWARE
INTEGRATION

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Our Customers
What our customers have in common:
 Food manufacturing industry
 To deliver commercially justified improvements to throughput, yields and
quality, positively impacting profitability
8 facilities
6 facilities
9 facilities
2 facilities
5 facilities
5 facilities

6. Introduction to Data Navigator

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Introduction to Data Navigator
Software data collection/process control engine
► Standard components and architecture
► Microsoft platform (Windows, SQL Server, .NET)
Flexible and configurable
► Use customers product and process terminology
► Tailored to meet your specific production needs
► Configured with your business logic/rules/validation

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System Benefits
Collect and validate
production data in real-time
Monitor and optimize production
throughput and OEE
Save time and improve accuracy
with data integration to ERP and
third-party systems
Improve product quality
and consistency
Optimize labor efficiency
and effectiveness
Enable managers with real-time
information reporting
Immediately react to
exceptional conditions
Automate your inventory control and
product tracking & traceability

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Technical Architecture
Microsoft Technologies
MS Windows
TCP/IP networking
.NET Framework
MS SQL Server database
Data Navigator Core
Touch screen user interface controls
Device controls – scales, printers, scanners, etc.
Data replication – Trickle
Programming methodology
Data Navigator Modules
Cattle tracking, raw materials receiving, product tracking
Recipe management, process data collection, SPC
Piece/case/pallet labeling, warehouse & shipping
System Configuration
Customized interface and terminology
Customized business rules, validation and notifications
Customized data point capture

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Data Navigator Modules Overview
Product Tracking & Traceability
► Raw Materials Receiving
► Dry Goods Receiving
► W.I.P. Inventory Control
► Product Tracking
► Recipe & Batch Management
Manufactured Goods Management
► Packaging Material Tracking
► Package/Case/Pallet Labeling
► Finished Goods Inventory Control
► Shipping Management
► Bill of Materials Tracking
Data Management Tools
► Office Manager
► PDF & web based reporting
► Server Manager
► Data Integration Manager
► Alerts & Notifications
Quality Control & Assurance
► Statistical Process & Quality Control
► Mobile Data Collection & Validation
► HACCP Foundations

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Receive raw materials, dry ingredients and packaging materials; track
movements through storage and into production
► Receive against purchase orders from SAP’s purchasing module
► Perpetual inventory control and FIFO picking to reduce expired product
► Lot number tracking and traceability
Product Receiving & Tracking

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Recipe Management
Manufacture batches of product against a recipe
► Manages quantities of ingredients as well as timing
► Ensures product quality and consistency
► Continues product tracking and traceability

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Process Data Collection & Control
Collect process information in real-time and provide instant validation
► Injectors, mixers, massagers, tumblers, ovens, chillers, etc.
► Validations can include basic upper/lower limits or full statistical process
control (SPC)
► Real-time audible/visual alerts on plant floor stations, in back office
and to mobile users

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Case Ready Labeling
Sales orders are downloaded from the back office or corporate system
► Order details (customer, UPC code, product descriptions, price/lb, etc.) are
downloaded to the weigh-price labeler
► Packages are verified and additional packages run if necessary
► Completed order data replicated to back office or corporate system

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Case Labeling
Operators manually move cases on
and off the scale and manually apply
barcode labelws
Throughput up to 12 – 15 cases per
minute
MANUAL CASE LABELING
Fully automated: cases are weighed,
labeled and verified without any
operator intervention
Throughput up to 35 cases per
minute
AUTOMATIC CASE LABELING

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SmartForms
Digitize existing paper forms and automate quality data collection
► Using your existing forms as templates provides a familiar look and feel
► Forms are automatically stored and can be instantly searched and retrieved
► TabletPC devices (barcode scanner, camera, Wi-fi connection) simplify
data collection process

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Navi-DASH
Real-time visual dashboards keep production management team informed
at-a-glance
► Interactive controls allow users to filter down to most appropriate information
► Dashboards can be saved, printed, emailed and shared between managers
► Mobile capabilities ensure that you’re still informed even when
you’re away from your desk