Business automation has become more accessible than ever thanks to AI and no-code platforms. This advancement makes it easier to automate underused and lesser-known applications that will significantly benefit your manufacturing business. From safety and efficiency to factory floor process optimization, here are eight examples of how business automation can enhance manufacturing operations:
1. Applications to improve recall handling
Automation solutions can significantly enhance the handling of product recalls. Real-time tracking of affected products helps manufacturers quickly assess the scope of issues, coordinate actions to mitigate risks, and generate detailed records for compliance reporting. This streamlined process ensures faster, more efficient recall handling, protecting both consumers and the brand's reputation.
2. Optimizing energy efficiency and resource use
Manufacturers can proactively track energy consumption and the environmental impact of their production machinery through automated systems. These systems can also monitor waste generation throughout the supply chain, providing insights into areas for improvement. By optimizing energy usage and resource management, manufacturers can reduce costs and their environmental footprint.
3. Ensuring compliance and product quality
Automated tools streamline the registration of quality checks, reducing the reliance on manual processes prone to errors. This ensures consistent compliance with industry standards and enhances overall product quality. Automated compliance tracking can help manufacturers avoid costly penalties and recalls due to non-compliance.
4. Automate cross-company or plant-specific sales and operations planning
Automation can optimize sales and operations planning by forecasting future demand (e.g. using Obviously AI), assessing current inventory levels, and determining production schedules to balance supply and demand. This ensures manufacturers meet customer demand efficiently while optimizing resource use. It enables better decision-making and improves overall operational efficiency.
5. Streamline shift handover reports
Automated systems can streamline shift handover reports by enabling supervisors to input machine statuses, track production progress, and communicate vital updates during shift transitions (here’s an example from one of our customers, Wikkelhouse). This reduces the chances of miscommunication and ensures a smooth, continuous production process. It also saves time, allowing supervisors to focus on more strategic tasks.
6. Personal apps for shop floor workers
Personalized applications for shop floor workers can manage their certification and training needs. Employees can review their certification status and request recertification when necessary. This ensures that all workers remain compliant with safety and operational standards, reducing the risk of accidents and enhancing overall productivity.
7. Real-time access to documentation
Automation allows real-time access to the latest versions of relevant documentation directly from mobile devices or tablets on the shop floor. This eliminates delays and errors associated with outdated paper documents, ensuring that workers always have access to the most current information. It improves efficiency and reduces the likelihood of costly mistakes.
8. Predictive maintenance
Predictive maintenance uses automation to predict upcoming failures, notify staff when checkups and maintenance are required, and automate the setting and updating of scheduled tasks. This proactive approach minimizes downtime, extends equipment life, and reduces maintenance costs. By addressing issues before they become critical, manufacturers can maintain continuous, efficient operations.
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For a deeper dive into how business automation is transforming manufacturing, check out our blog article on how business automation is revolutionizing manufacturing.
