James Cox presented on a Path to Productivity (P2P) program for improving plant operations through data analytics and visualization. The presentation discussed developing a clear path forward by understanding the current state, desired future state, and reasons for change. The P2P program offers options like dashboards, assessments, pilots and guidance. Dashboards can visualize key metrics to monitor objectives like production efficiency, quality and costs. Examples showed real dashboards for packaging lines, energy use and overall performance. Keys to success include defining the right metrics and visualizations aligned to business goals, focusing on actionable insights, and starting with quick wins. The next steps discussed analyzing objectives, data sources and infrastructure to determine the best path forward for the client.

1. Presentor: James Cox
P2P Program Presentation
Path to Productivity

2. Path to Productivity – P2P
One of the key things we have learned in 20
years is that to succeed with investments for
plant information systems
1. you need a clear understanding of where you are
2. where you’re going
3. why you’re going there – you need to find a path
forward
…that’s why we developed a P2P, path to
productivity program.

3. Path to Productivity Options
 Visualization Dashboards
 Data Collection Now
 Downtime Analysis Test Drive
 Simple OEE
 Plant Readiness Assessment
 OPEX- Change Management
 Pilot
 Pathfinder

4. P2P Programs – Real time visualization scoreboards

5. Areas of Expertise
KPI
Dashboards
& Scoreboards
Data
Analytics &
Intelligent Mobile Data
Historians Access
Execution &
Workflow

6. Definition
A dashboard is a visual display of the most
important information needed to achieve one
or more business objectives, consolidated from
multiple sources and arranged on a single
display so it can be easily monitored and
understood
 Think of it as the instrumentation or the
navigation system for your manufacturing
business

7. Intelligent Dashboard
Manufacturing Performance Monitoring

8. Applications of Dashboards/Scoreboards
1. Production & Equipment Efficiency
2. Process & Product Quality
 Product Give Away – Net weight
 Statistical Process Control (SPC)
 Process Centerlining
 Traceability
3. Labor Tracking and Costs
4. Inventory Management
 Work in Process/Raw Goods/Finish Goods
5. Genealogy & Batch Tracking
6. EWC - Energy Monitoring

9. Efficiency Example
• Performance on a specific line seems low.
• This “slow down” is effecting production and
overall delivery times of current orders.
• We need real-time visibility in to production,
showing the problems in real-time.
• We also need drill-down analysis of
surround events and factors.

11. Real World Examples
Let’s Look at Some Manufacturing
Company Dashboards

12. Packaging Operator Details

13. Packaging Dashboard - Quality

14. Line Scoreboard

15. Energy Monitoring Dashboard

16. Keys To P2P Success
Define Proper Metrics and Visualizations
 Understand the business objectives
 Do NOT allow data or tech tools to drive
content…enterprise objectives should determine
 Focus on actionable items and improvements
rather than just monitoring performance
 Measure initial baseline prior to implementation
 Less is more…start small and get solid gains.
 Go for the “Low Hanging Fruit” first to establish
some traction and help develop proper culture

17. Next Steps: Path to Productivity Event
Detailed Presentation
Walk-through of the facility
#1 Discuss potential paths forward
Well defined scope Need to analyze objectives,
and objectives to data sources, & infrastructure
move forward
Plant Pathfinder
Project or Readiness
proof of concept

18. P2P Summary
We deliver value as we have to many
customers for more than 20 years…
#1 - Leveraging your existing manufacturing
and ERP application and 3rd party systems
• Reporting quality, efficiency and regulatory
compliance (KPI’s/OEE/SPC/CIP)
• Visualizing the factory floor to top floor
• Reducing risk and lowering operating costs

19. Questions
James Cox
(M) 636-448-8079
jcox@ins3.com P2E plant automation
Jim.cox@seeitmii.com SAP Mii