APPRODUCTIVITY 4.0 FEATURES

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Methods and Times (Work Analysis)

Tools for setting the standard for how to work (for the different simulated scenarios) and managing the information and documentation associated with the processes, methods and times, in the areas of Engineering, Quality and Production.

  • Preparing work cycles: interaction of people and machine(s) to calculate cycle times, required production, saturation of people, use of machines, etc.
    • Preparation of processes in single or repetitive cycles.
    • Sequence of tasks to be carried out, with the simultaneity of several operators and machines.
    • Verification of precedence relationships between tasks.
    • Calculation of supplements for break time.
    • Calculation of operator efficiency ratio and machine occupation ratios.
  • Industrial timekeeping: comprehensive development of the time determination process (description of the elements, calculation of normal times, application of break time coefficients) through industrial timekeeping. This helps its users to carry out the following activities:
    • Enter the data from the timekeeping entries in the various units of measurements and work rhythm assessment scales (Gradian, Bédaux and BSI or British Standards).
    • Calculate:
      • the deviation levels resulting from the entries
      • the number of entries needed to achieve the required precision
      • the observed average work rate
      • the number of rejected entries
      • the number of produced units
      • the normal time for the timed element (automatic calculation)
  • MTM predetermined times: Analysis of times and creation of libraries or "blocks”using MTM-1, MTM-2, MTM-SD, MTM-UAS, MTM-MEK, MTM-Logistik, MTM-Visual Inspection and Normalised Data.
    • The MTM analysis editor incorporated into the programme allows you to calculate the normal time by using the tables it includes and detects the breach of limitations when performing simultaneous and successive movements.
    • It offers the ability to recover complete or partial analyses from the database.
  • Creation of predetermined time tables:
    • Extrapolation of a product's manufacturing or assembly times to the other references in the same family using the time tables:
      • Library of tasks, studies and processes
      • Duplicated data that can possibly be modified or linked later on (with automated update, to be validated by the user)
    • Agile estimation of times for products, processes and similar operations:
      • Use of the element library
      • Organisation by folders
      • Powerful integrated search engine
  • Optimisation of the development of method and time studies for warehouse tasks.
  • Study of the break time coefficients: Module for determining the corresponding fatigue recovery coefficients and attention to personal needs - consequence of labour, postures, psycho-sociological and environmental conditions under which the work is carried out, in accordance with the recommendations by the ILO (International Labour Organisation, a body belonging to the UN).
  • Value Added Analysis: Analysis of the Value Added of processes, methods and times as a tool for improving productivity based on the elimination of waste through the identification and quantification of Non-Value Added tasks.
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SMED – Single-Minute Exchange of Die

Tool for radical reduction of machine setups and exchange times for series, format or model, by means of the application of SMED methodology, step by step (Register the current method, Separate internal and external operations, Transform internal operations into external operations and Improve exchange or setup).

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Improvement of Working Methods

Productivity improvement tool by applying the Analysis and Improvement of Working Methods, identifying and quantifying the savings potential in any process, whether productive, logistical or administrative.

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Static Balancing (Batches, Mix, Cells, Multi-Operator Stations)

Tools for solving any type of workload balancing: Single-Product Lines (Batches), Multi-Product Lines (Mix), Manufacturing or Assembly Cells and Multi-Operator Stations.

  • Preparation of multiple balancings by product and process (facilitates the flexibility of production):
    • Distribution of tasks by workstations to create load balancings in manufacturing cells and assembly lines
    • Multiple balancing alternatives for each sequential process of tasks
  • Preparation of multiple mixed-model production alternatives:
    • Balancings for mixed-model assembly lines
    • Definition of models and options or associated variants
    • Separation of shared and specific tasks
    • Calculation of the average saturation, according to the planned production
    • Calculation of saturation by model
    • Saturation control when the Takt-Time is exceeded
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Production Support

Creation, management and association with the Processes and Operations of numerous pieces of information and documents regarding Quality, Logistics, Security and the 1st Level of Maintenance:

  • FMEA
  • Quality Guidelines
  • Control Ranges
  • Control Plan
  • Packing and Supply Guidelines
  • TPM Guidelines
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Resources Management

Multiple libraries allow you to create, manage and associate Processes and Operations with information on:

  • Machines
  • Manufacturing means
  • Cranes and other limiting resources
  • Workstations
  • Drawings
  • Products
  • Components
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Graphic editor

Module for creating images from photographs, editing them to add clear instructions (on Quality, Assembly, Safety, etc.)

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Document Management and Reporting

The software incorporates numerous templates for reporting information, for example:

  • Work Instruction Sheets
  • Method and Time Studies
  • Process Mapping
  • Value Added Analysis
  • Summary Report on Static Balancing:
    • Saturation of each workstation and operator
    • Value Added Analysis by workstation and operator
    • Sequence of tasks and work instruction by workstation and operator
  • Summary report on Dynamic Balancing:
    • Alerts for deviations and risks of deviations
    • Monitoring of KPIs: OEE, Efficiency, Operator Performance, Quality.
  • APPRODUCTIVITY 4.0 - APP for iPAD:
    • Database is exportable to APPRODUCTIVITY 4.0 to automatically upload the timekeeping and MTM studies
    • .csv file for processing time studies in a spreadsheet
    • PDF file of the time studies
  • FMEAs
  • Quality Guidelines
  • Control Guidelines

All generated documentation can be enriched with plans, photographs, videos, etc.

It also incorporates a reports editor to adapt them to each need or requirement. It is compatible with other management systems (for example, ERPs or document management), therefore document management can be done in a "zero paper" format

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Dynamic Balancing

Tool for knowing what is happening in your manufacturing or assembly line or cell in real time. Alerts are triggered when any deviation from what should be happening is detected, allowing you to respond quickly and on the spot: rescheduling tasks, expanding teams or work shifts.

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APPRODUCTIVITY 4.0 - Tablet plus

Tool for carrying out time studies -MTM or Timekeeping- in the factory, without the need to manually enter the data later on.

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APPRODUCTIVITY 4.0 - Competitiveness KPIs and Incentives Manager

Tool to promptly manage the main KPIs and calculate the incentives to be accrued by the workforce, based on the results actually obtained by the Plant.

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