productionManager: Digital future with a clear overview

Summary

MS Schuon GmbH has revolutionized its production process with HOMAG's productionManager, a digital job folder that offers full transparency and eliminates paperwork. The software's ease of use and integration capability has significantly improved tracking of parts across departments, enhancing digitalization and enabling quicker customer feedback. With a production output of up to 3000 units weekly, the system streamlines operations from order intake to optimization in Cut Rite, and further to the saw, with real-time tracking of component status. MS Schuon is also developing a comment function with HOMAG to flag issues during production, showcasing a commitment to continuous improvement and digital advancement.

Takeaways

• 🔍 MS Schuon GmbH sought a system for better production tracking and transparency, which productionManager provided.
• 💻 The productionManager software from HOMAG has digitized and streamlined MS Schuon GmbH's production processes, eliminating paperwork.
• 📈 MS Schuon GmbH's production capacity includes manufacturing up to 3000 units per week for carpentry businesses.
• 👨‍💼 Managing Director Phillip Schuon was impressed by productionManager's simplicity and low initial learning curve after discovering it on YouTube.
• 🔗 productionManager's machine concepts are consistent, allowing for easy integration with existing production environments, similar to Apple's ecosystem.
• 📊 The software allows for real-time tracking of parts and their statuses across different departments, enhancing operational visibility.
• 🖥️ Data can be imported from various systems like Excel into productionManager, simplifying the workflow.
• 🏗️ The system supports the entire production process, from order intake and planning to optimization and tracking.
• 📋 MS Schuon GmbH has transitioned from paper-based to digital processes, including component scanning and quality checks.
• 🔧 HOMAG is collaborating with MS Schuon GmbH to develop a new comment function within productionManager for better communication and tracking.
• 🛠️ productionManager is not limited to any specific machine manufacturer and can be integrated flexibly into any workshop environment.

Q & A

What was MS Schuon GmbH's primary interest in implementing productionManager?

MS Schuon GmbH was primarily interested in tracking their production and knowing the location of their parts, which productionManager offered.

How has productionManager changed the production process at MS Schuon GmbH?

Production at MS Schuon GmbH has been fundamentally changed by productionManager by eliminating endless paperwork and bringing full transparency into the processes.

What was the previous challenge MS Schuon GmbH faced regarding job tracking?

Before productionManager, MS Schuon GmbH faced a challenge where they couldn't immediately determine whether a job was on the edge banding machine or in the finishing process.

How does productionManager enhance digitalization at MS Schuon GmbH?

ProductionManager has made MS Schuon GmbH distinctly more digital, allowing them to see the location of parts and the department they are in, regardless of which department they are in, including the office.

What is the production capacity of MS Schuon GmbH in terms of units per week?

MS Schuon GmbH manufactures up to 3000 units per week.

What was the initial reaction of Managing Director Phillip Schuon to productionManager after watching a YouTube video?

Phillip Schuon was convinced by the simplicity of productionManager, noting that the initial hurdle is low and it can be started without any problems after a few hours of grappling with it.

How does productionManager integrate with existing production environments?

ProductionManager can be easily integrated into any existing production environment, with data being imported from any system such as Excel.

How does the process of tracking parts work with productionManager?

The status of all parts can be tracked at any time in productionManager because the machine reports each part to it. Each component is scanned on the edge banding machine, and the processing progress is visible directly in productionManager in real time.

What is the new comment function being developed by HOMAG with MS Schuon?

The new comment function allows users to add comments to a component in production, such as 'Part is defective' or 'Check this,' which then transfers to another location with the comment popping up.

How is productionManager different from other systems in terms of machine manufacturer dependency?

ProductionManager is not tied to any machine manufacturer and can be flexibly integrated into any workshop environment.

What are the future plans for implementing productionManager at MS Schuon GmbH?

MS Schuon GmbH plans to implement productionManager in the production of glass and ceramic fronts next, as it involves more work steps and manual intervention.