TME manually or automatically collects all data related to the manufacturing process. Product data is collected for traceability, performance and quality, as well as, production personnel, work stations, parts, assemblies, lot, and work orders. TME MES has the ability to add calculations to collected values and display all data on charts and reports for analysis. TME collects data from the users, equipment, PLCs, test equipment, and other sources.

Non-Lot Data Collection

All non-lot production data parameters can be configured and collected throughout the manufacturing process providing more insight into the infrastructure and related variables that indirectly support production.

TME's Statistical Process Control (SPC) provides real-time data collection and analysis on any type of data that has been collected from the plant floor. TME MES uses proven algorithms to conduct real-time quality analysis to help shop-floor personnel minimize defects and errors before they occur. The result is a significant reduction in waste, scrap, defects, cycle times, rework, and costs.

TME's SPC solution provides early detection and prevention of problems, minimizing the potential for product recalls and negative brand exposure. With TME SPC, manufacturers can take proactive measures to reduce errors, take corrective action, and continuously improve upon manufacturing processes.

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Engineering analysis can be used to identify more efficient methods of production and determine if current yields meets defined parameters. All data can be sorted and viewed in the engineering analysis window or in SPC Charts or Pareto Charts. You can create queries to view the data you need to make decisions to make your product better.

With TME MES, every product is tracked down to the component level to detect defective components and incorrect tolerances so that they can be identified and eliminated.

All data is collected and managed through a powerful SQL database for the product's lifecycle. This provides genealogy and traceability information to meet compliance for commercial and governmental regulations, particularly for manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, food & beverage, and healthcare industries.

Metal and plastic parts can be permanently marked with UID serialization or 2D barcodes to provide detailed traceability throughout the supply chain. This data can be correlated with the data stored in TME MES for warranty claims, product returns, recalls and engineering analysis.

TME Inventory Management provide real-time data on all inventory and assets used during the manufacturing process. From raw materials to finished goods, items can be tracked by serial number, lot number, batch, and job number. Shop-floor personnel can easily retrieve real-time data on available quantity, quantity consumption levels, location, and expiration dates to ensure optimal inventory levels, minimizing costs associated with insufficient stock or excess stock.

 TME's inventory tracking module also tracks non-lot consumables. Non-lot consumables are materials used during the manufacturing process, but due to testing, prototyping or defects are not counted as final product. Non-lot consumables may end up as samples or scrap.

See TME Inventory Management for more information.

With TME Asset Management, you can build and maintain a comprehensive record of key production equipment, tools, vehicles, HVAC, and more. You can track thousands of assets across multiple locations, such as storerooms, building, and even countries. TME integrates barcode and RFID tracking technology so that you can locate asset by serial number. You can easily track asset transfers, movements, locations, and any user-specified field.

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TME MES seamlessly integrates TME CMMS to help you manage your key equipment and ensure that it operates at peak performance. Equipment availability and capacity can be determined based on real-time equipment status, allowing more efficient scheduling of production resources. CMMS provides preventative maintenance scheduling and work order management ensuring equipment is available for production when it is needed. Equipment utilization reporting also provides detailed information on all equipment used in a production facility.

See TME CMMS for more information on maintenance management solutions.

TME provides complete visibility and increased production efficiency for all equipment, assembly, and production operations in your facility.

TME tracks real-time data on equipment utilization and overall plant efficiency. By integrating your production and maintenance data, TME CMMS calculates OEE and tracks Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). OEE allows plant managers, operations managers, and production line managers to reduce setup and changeover time, reduce downtime, and boost productivity by collecting and analyzing OEE plant performance data directly from the plant floor.

Capabilities:

Product grades and defect codes can be assigned at predetermined stations to aid product quality control and determine yields. With the auto-grade function enabled, all work that passes preset parameters can automatically move to the next step. A lot can also be sent for rework or placed on hold. Split Lot allows a more efficient workflow on high demand products allowing for better utilization of available equipment.

TME MES reports are available through a web browser to all personnel on the production team. TME provides rich statistical reports to analyze genealogy and traceability, equipment maintenance, inventory, work orders, cycle times, production yield, and overall production performance.

Reports include detailed information on WIP data and other defined parameters that help visualize how changing equipment or processes in manufacturing can affect output levels, cycle time and product quality. Report on lots that have been scrapped or that are on hold and determine the reason why. Detailed equipment utilization and real-time equipment status are also included.

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Real-time data collection will immediately send notifications via emails or text messages when data goes out of specification. Lots can be put on hold at that time as well. Notifications can also be triggered by low inventory, future holds being reached, and equipment downtime events.

TME MES Contact Manager provides a convenient way to organize all your contacts, repair and maintenance contractors, suppliers, vendors, emergency numbers and personnel contacts from a centralized location.

Key Benefits:

TME MES enables you to upload and electronically manage ISO/QS/FDA requirements, equipment manuals, operational procedures, warranty documents, training manuals, shcedules, maintenance records, and emergency procedures from a centralized platform. This gives all shop-floor personnel fast, easy access to the most relevant information concerning appropriate protocol and procedures.

TME MES document manager handles almost any file type, including video and images. Employees can easily view a maintenance video on a specific asset to properly make repairs every time.

TME MES supports industry standardization for manufacturing and process compliance (i.e., ISO/QS/FDA etc.) Electronically upload any requirements or regulations to TME's Document Manager to ensure that all personnel have easy access to the right information.

1D, 2D, vision systems and RFID labels of Lots, Stations, Raw Materials, Serial Numbers and Assets can be scanned for instant entry into MES via fixed mount or hand held scanners.

Parts can be laser or inkjet marked with serial information at any time during manufacturing to provide better traceability, reduce keystrokes, and keying errors. Marks can be made directly on substrates, dies, or carriers and can be controlled directly from MES and printed in 2D and/or human readable.

MES integrates with supply chain management and ERP systems such as SAP, MAS, and SYSPRO. Import or export of data from third party programs such as Excel can save hours of manual input.

TME is a cloud-based system allowing you to securely access vital information from any computer with a web browser or mobile device. TME software is deployed via the Internet (or Intranet), eliminating the need for costly IT infrastructure and delivering up-to-date upgrades to access the latest technology.

TME provides compatibility with tablet PCs, rugged PDAs and wireless area networks to improve repair response time, provide critical asset information in real-time for maintenance, inspection, repair, overhaul, and procedures.

Expect exceptional customer support and service. Live, qualified technicians provide timely, effective assistance.