One Piece Flow

Move one piece at a time between operations within a workcell utilizing ProductionWare.

Matrix Automation’s MES solution was designed with the reliability and flexibility required in a One Piece Flow environment.

Although ProductionWare is useful for batch build operations it thrives in One Piece Flow operations. Continuous flow manufacturing or assembly requires that work elements are completed before moving to the next process. This philosophy is integrated into ProductionWare’s design to ensure product is assembled correctly and as needed prior to moving the next process or operation.

ProductionWare’s design is such that our customers can reduce an entire assembly process to a collection of individually and sequentially controlled assembly steps thereby reducing the risk of machine or operator error. Matrix Automation’s MES solution works with you to continuously improve efficiency and increase quality. Ultimately sales and profits will grow while you minimize the need to increase the size of your plant floor and / or the quantity of plant floor personnel.

ProductionWare is a tool that can be utilized to:

  • Reduce the risk of product damage, deterioration or obsolescence
  • Reduce delay in flow of products
  • Discover barriers or issues that need to be addressed
  • Reduce the amount of inventory required by preventing process failures

Example components of Lean Manufacturing follow:


Kaizen
Standardized Work
7 Wastes
5s
Andon
KPI Reporting
OEE
One Piece Flow