Smart manufacturing can unlock human performance.

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Automation. OEE (overall equipment effectiveness). IoT (Internet of Things). A robot. AI (artificial intelligence) and machine learning. They are all key topics related to digital transformation and all have one thing in common—devices, Focused on data and technology.

But what about the human element?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 12 million people in the U.S. work in manufacturing, and nearly as many still do. three-quarters of the factory; (According to Kearney’s study). These data points make it clear that human behavior is an important part of the efficiency puzzle manufacturers are trying to solve. However, in most factories, humans work without guidance.

Paper sheets still clutter production lines. Operators painstakingly enter data into spreadsheets and manually check machinery when malfunctions occur. Therefore, it should not be surprising. Almost a quarter stopped. ServiceMax reports that nearly 70% of manufacturing defects are caused by humans.

Data as the holy grail is a tired concept.

Data should be considered as a result of digitization and not the other way around. Using technology to gain meaningful insights is at its core smart manufacturing; But digital transformation can have an equal or greater impact when people focus on our growth.

Full plant-wide visibility is critical to enabling both operators and managers to gain real-time insight into a production schedule and respond quickly to issues. Using an automated digital workflow platform empowers the operator and shifts focus from equipment to end-to-end manufacturing.

Digital operations connect information from the digital world to the operator’s fingertips through sensors and other IoT technologies to synchronize events in the production cycle in real-time and notify employees of unique tasks. In addition, Digitizing operations eliminates human error and improves real-time asset performance and OEE; digital work order management; Production scheduling and quality management—all while building a rich data set in the background.

Paperless operations with a human-first approach are essentially smart manufacturing in reverse. It transforms analog data into digital by engaging the operator as a fully connected front-line worker.

Understanding Human Performance.

Why is the operational value associated with human performance so little understood on the shop floor? Digital platforms that model human behavior help companies gain visibility into effective human capabilities and proactively manage day-to-day operations.

An easy-to-use digital workflow provides the most basic efficiencies without having to dive deep into data if you don’t want to. laptop tablet or over the phone Automated, dynamic workflows support assembly line operators in making smarter decisions.

A smart digital workflow will prompt users to complete tasks; pre-start checks; failed tests; From product quality sampling and X-ray sensor tests, prompts to respond to real-time events and changes in conditions. positive release; OEE and reporting.

Connected front-line workers enabled by digital work order management provide end-to-end impact management process in your factory to maximize human performance and ensure critical tasks are completed along the way.

Preservation of knowledge.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that nearly 700,000 manufacturing Americans will leave job sectors (or switch to a new company) in June and July 2022, creating a significant spike in a phenomenon known as the “Great Resignation.” Knowledge decays in most companies.

Skills and knowledge tend to degenerate into physical assets without the right systems in place, and manufacturers still operate without the systematic processes and tools that support key frontline employees. It can take months for operators to create and revise and deploy paper-based operating procedures, only to lose that knowledge due to high turnover rates.

Within such digital platforms TillyTManufacturers can capture the knowledge of their best employees in a task-oriented workflow. He effectively acts as a co-pilot, guiding everyone to the latest and most experienced staff on best practices. processes; It provides protection when machinery or personnel change, and ensures that knowledge is not lost if a key crew member leaves.

processes; Unlocking human performance by synchronizing machines and people is reimagined as digital. Instead of looking for ways to replace the human presence in our factories with technology. Let’s shift our mindset towards embracing technology that supports people.

Rafael Amaral is the Chief Technology Officer. TillyTInnovative, no code to plan production processes through a digital factory platform; It provides an integrated way to process and analyze. For more information about TilliT, Contact the team.. TilliT is one. The SAGE group the company. SAGE is an accredited member. Control Systems Integration Association (CSIA). For more information on SAGE Group, Visit on his profile. Industrial Automation Exchange.