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Industry: Industrial Equipment Manufacturing
Location: Calgary, Canada
Confidentiality Statement: All performance data and company details have been anonymized to protect the confidentiality of the client. This case study is shared for illustrative purposes only.
A midsized industrial equipment manufacturer in Calgary, operating for over 15 years, faced increasing competitive pressure due to its outdated processes and technology. The company struggled with inefficiencies in its production line and lacked the ability to make data-driven decisions. In 2024, the company partnered with MOSAN to modernize its operations by implementing automation and data management solutions to improve productivity and streamline decision-making.
MOSAN has maintained a longterm relationship with the company, helping them grow steadily by focusing on key performance indicators(KPIs) to track and optimize business performance.
Prior to MOSAN’s involvement, the company faced several operational challenges:
Inefficient manual processes: the production line had bottlenecks, with several tasks being performed manually, leading to delays and inconsistent output.
Limited data tracking: the company lacked a central system to monitor and track critical KPIs such as production throughput, downtime, and defect rates, leaving management with minimal insights into performance.
Slow decision-making: due to a lack of realtime data, the company struggled to make informed decisions quickly, especially when responding to customer demand fluctuations.
MOSAN stepped in with a two-pronged approach, focusing on Automation and Data Management, to tackle the company’s most pressing issues and track KPIs effectively:
MOSAN implemented automated systems in key areas of the production line, replacing manual processes that were slowing down operations. We used custom built automation solutions to manage assembly tasks and optimize workflows.
This allowed for:
15% increase in production speed: automated systems ensured faster and more consistent output, significantly reducing delays caused by human error.
12% reduction in defects: automating critical tasks reduced the likelihood of human error, which directly impacted product quality.
We deployed a comprehensive data management platform that allowed the company to track and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) across its operations. This system provided realtime insights into:
Production throughput: monitoring daily and weekly output helped the company adjust its production schedule to meet customer demand more efficiently.
Downtime tracking: by logging machine downtime, the company was able to identify frequent issues and schedule proactive maintenance, leading to a 20% reduction in equipment downtime.
Defect rates: tracking product quality metrics allowed the company to quickly identify and resolve defects, improving overall product quality by 12%.
Using this data driven approach, the company could visualize their KPIs in realtime and make faster, more informed decisions. MOSAN also provided a customized dashboard, accessible to both the operations team and senior management, to track these metrics.
Within the first year of our partnership, the company saw a dramatic improvement in performance:
15% increase in production efficiency: Automation reduced bottlenecks in the manufacturing process, enabling the company to fulfill more orders in less time.
20% reduction in downtime: With the help of realtime data on machine performance, the company was able to address maintenance issues proactively, reducing unplanned downtime.
12% improvement in product quality: Automated systems reduced defects, ensuring that more products met stringent quality standards.
25% faster decision making: With access to realtime KPI tracking, management could make data-backed decisions faster, especially when adjusting production schedules or responding to supply chain disruptions.
Looking ahead, MOSAN will continue to work with the company to expand its use of data analytics and automation. The next phase involves implementing predictive maintenance, powered by AI, to further reduce downtime.With our help, the company projects an additional 10% increase in productivity over the next two years, along with continued improvements in product quality and operational efficiency.
By implementing automation and robust data management-systems, MOSAN has helped this Calgary based manufacturer stream-line operations, improve product quality, and make faster, more informed decisions.Our longterm partnership continues to deliver measurable improvements, with the company poised for continued growth as it embraces advanced digital infrastructure to stay competitive.
Case Study - Upload Date: September 17, 2024
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