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The Connected Enterprise Optimizes Facilities and Supplier Networks

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 The Connected Enterprise Optimizes Facilities and Supplier Networks - IoT ONE Case Study
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
  • [Efficiency Improvement - Productivity]
    The Connected Enterprise increased productivity 4 to 5% per year.
Quantitative Benefit
  • The company has lowered its total cost of ownership, reducing inventory days from 120 to 82 and capturing 30% in annual capital avoidance.

  • The Connected Enterprise improved supply-chain delivery to 96%.

  • On-time delivery has increased from 82 to 98%, and parts-per-million defects have been cut in half through improved quality.

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