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AI-Powered DecisionEngine for Optimizing Manufacturing Operations

Revolutionizing Manufacturing with AI: DecisionEngine Streamlines Frontline Operations
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DecisionEngine

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Manufacturing operations are complex, with production systems constantly responding to changing business and market conditions. This white paper introduces our AI-driven DecisionEngine, which simplifies the operator’s job and improves business outcomes by optimizing production decisions in real time.

By leveraging predictive and prescriptive AI, this technology drives significant financial benefits through reduced scrap, minimized downtime, and better decision-making. With real-time integration into Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, the DecisionEngine delivers actionable insights across the business.

DecisionEngine

AI-POWERED SOLUTION

In today’s manufacturing landscape, the ability to respond quickly and efficiently to changing business needs is critical. However, traditional shop floor processes often struggle with this dynamic environment. Operators must not only understand their machines but also consider the broader business context, something that is rarely part of their training. To bridge this gap, we developed the DecisionEngine, an AI-powered solution that automates decision-making on the shop floor, enabling faster, more informed responses to real-time changes in production environments.

DecisionEngine uses advanced AI algorithms to reduce the burden on human operators, shifting the process from a traditional "Diagnose > Decide > Decision" model to a streamlined "ACT" model. This technology improves consistency in operations, reduces downtime, and limits production waste, all while ensuring that the operator makes optimal decisions based on the most current data.

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SOLVING PROBLEMS

Manufacturing operators are typically trained to run machines but not necessarily trained to understand the broader implications of their actions on business outcomes.

Factors like fluctuating raw material costs, shifts in demand, and internal process variations often go unnoticed by operators, even though they can have a significant impact on financial performance.

Diagnose

Problem solving >

Decide

Evaluate options >

Decision 

Take action >

The traditional frontline workflow leaves room for bias, inconsistency, and human error, leading to increased downtime and higher rates of scrap. The complexity of diagnosing issues and deciding how to act can overwhelm operators, especially in fast-paced environments. There's a need for a more streamlined, data-driven approach to decision-making that simplifies the operator’s job while aligning their actions with business goals.

Reduction in Downtime

Frontline workers no longer have to troubleshoot or diagnose machine issues, reducing time spent idle.

Reduction in Scrap

The AI model makes decisions based on real-time data, ensuring the process runs efficiently and minimizes material waste.

Operator Empowerment

Operators are guided through complex decisions with minimal training, making it easier for new operators to perform at a higher baseline level.

How DecisionEngine Works

DecisionEngine functions by integrating into the core systems of the business, including:

Quality Management System (QMS)
Decision Engine receives real-time data on quality metrics, ensuring that every decision made considers the latest quality standards.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Business data, including raw material costs and availability, is factored into the AI’s decision-making process to ensure that production aligns with financial targets.

Predictive Analytics

Identifies potential issues before they cause downtime or defects.


Prescriptive Guidance

Recommends actions for operators, removing the need for manual problem-solving.

Real-Time Data Integration

Constantly updates decisions based on changing inputs, such as raw material prices, business priorities, and machine performance.

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