Jingyi Plastic | Integration Of Automation And Digitization | DigiwinSoft

Summary

The transcript highlights the growth and technological advancement of a company involved in spray pump production, which expanded its production lines from skincare to makeup products. With the establishment of Laoshi Plastic, the company adopted automation and ERP systems, boosting efficiency and reducing costs. The implementation of Digiwin ERP and MES systems optimized production processes, improved material tracking, and enhanced delivery rates. The company is moving towards a smart factory with unmanned operations, aiming to streamline production and improve decision-making through real-time data and intelligent systems, positioning itself for future industry trends.

Takeaways

• 😀 The company focuses on spray pump production and has expanded its production line from skin care to make-up products.
• 😀 The product market is dynamic, requiring constant investment in molds and technology due to rapid changes in consumer demand.
• 😀 Clients expect quick delivery of products, so the company aims to meet tight timelines from order to market launch.
• 😀 Laoshi Plastic was established to expand the company's product categories and explore intelligent factory solutions.
• 😀 Automation can replace manual labor, but effective software is key to achieving desired results in production efficiency.
• 😀 The implementation of Digiwin ERP system helps streamline multi-factory management and supports the group’s operation models.
• 😀 With ERP and MES systems in place, the company saw a 40% increase in production efficiency and an additional 2 million in output value year-over-year.
• 😀 Real-time materials tracking and reporting via the ERP system enable better coordination between procurement, materials control, and production departments.
• 😀 The company’s management coverage increased from 80% to 95% after implementing the ERP system, enhancing procurement delivery rate from 90% to 96%.
• 😀 The ERP system has helped develop real-time material order tables, allowing for improved delivery schedules and completion within one month.
• 😀 The company focuses on lean manufacturing principles, reducing manpower, stabilizing production quality, and transitioning to fully automated production lines in their smart factory strategy.

Q & A

What was the main focus of the company before establishing Jingyi?

The company focused mainly on spray pump production before Jingyi was established.

How did the company expand its production line after Jingyi was established?

The company expanded its production line from skincare products to include makeup products, broadening its market coverage.

What challenge does the company face with consumer products, and how does it address it?

Consumer products, especially in style-driven markets, frequently change to avoid consumer boredom. To manage this, the company invests more in molds and technology to keep up with these rapid changes.

Why do clients place orders urgently, and how does this affect the company?

Clients are eager to launch products quickly into the market, which leads to the company having short delivery timelines.

What was the purpose behind establishing Laoshi Plastic?

Laoshi Plastic was established to expand the company's product categories and develop new ideas for building an intelligent factory.

What was the main goal of building an intelligent factory?

The main goal of building an intelligent factory was to address human resources challenges and integrate smart technology into the production process for increased efficiency.

Why is software critical to achieving automation in the factory?

Automation alone cannot achieve the desired results if the software is not good. The system's software acts like the heart or brain of the operation, ensuring seamless automation and optimal production.

How does the Digiwin ERP system support the company's operations?

The Digiwin ERP system supports the company by enabling groupization and multi-factory management, helping optimize operations across two companies, Laoshi and Jingyi, with different operation models.

What improvements have been made after implementing ERP and MES systems?

The company has optimized its management processes, increasing production efficiency by over 40%, saving up to 80% in warehouse and personnel costs, and boosting output value by 2 million compared to the previous year.

How has real-time materials tracking and reporting impacted the company?

Real-time materials tracking and reporting through the ERP system has allowed procurement, materials control, and production departments to monitor and manage materials effectively, improving procurement delivery rates from 90% to 96%.

What is the significance of the shift towards unmanned operations in the factory?

The shift towards unmanned operations in the factory signifies the company's move to fully automated production lines, a key aspect of their intelligent factory initiative aimed at improving efficiency and production stability.

What is the future strategy the company is aiming for regarding intelligentization?

The company views intelligentization as a future trend and strategy, aiming to build a comprehensive database that supports planning, decision-making, and positioning for better long-term outcomes.