How Component Traceability Saves the Day October 17, 2021 By Advantive Back in the late ‘80s or early ‘90s, traceability took the form of a sheet of paper that followed every tray of components through the manufacturing process. The operator would write their badge number, the time they started, and key information about the raw materials. When they got finished with the work, the operator would … Continued
The Ultimate Guide to Traceability in Manufacturing January 24, 2021 By Advantive Traceability is more than just a “buzz word” in manufacturing. It has become a necessity in order to provide suppliers with the data they need to ensure their Product has been created as designed, with the quality and the accuracy of their material and processes validated. Having the ability to not only harness your data but also to utilize it in analysis is invaluable. … Continued
How to Configure Your MES to Track and Trace And why you NEED it! December 21, 2020 By Advantive Tracking and tracing is a validation of how you execute your manufacturing processes and ensures your components, routings, testing/validations are aligned with your specifications and accepted tolerances. When a part or finished good has completed its cycle within your facility, you should be able to see all of the steps and “touches” that occurred during … Continued
Why Manufacturing Execution Software Isn’t What You Think It Is October 28, 2020 By Advantive When people think of Manufacturing Execution Software, one of the first things that come to mind is, “It costs way too much” or “it would be too disruptive to my current processes”. But this actually couldn’t be further from the truth. When you have a complete understanding of your ROI, the cost objection can disappear. … Continued
How to Improve Your Component Traceability System October 23, 2020 By Advantive As we mentioned in our recent blog post, How Component Traceability Saves the Day, component traceability is a game-changer for manufacturers. Implementing a reliable component traceability system on your floor is the best way to ensure product quality, receive real-time information about the product and equipment, and ultimately be in a better position to meet … Continued
How to Optimize Production Performance with Traceability September 22, 2020 By Advantive Traceability means being able to provide evidence that your manufacturing processes were followed and that all products were built according to specification, utilizing proper components. It should be the single authoritative source of performance data so that you can be sure that you’re making the right parts the right way at the right time. With … Continued