THE CHALLENGEThe client was looking for an MES system to better manage their plants. Specific challenges included:

1 Replacement of existing proprietary machines and controls.

2 Working with legacy machines and manual processes.

3 Overcoming issues with non-conformance management.

SHOP FLOOR DIGITIZATION AND WORKFLOW

AUTOMATIONCase Study | Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

One of the primary reasons the client chose to work with Tata Technologies

was the company’s cost-effective onsite/offshore

development model.

More. Faster. Better.

THE COMPANYThe client, a leading manufacturer of steel tubes in the Middle East, produces 6-20 inch high frequency induction (HFI) welded pipes for the petroleum industry.

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THE RESULT

– Provided for production monitoring and order status tracking with a runtime work-in-process (WIP) display.

– Included development and implementation of a tube tracking system with a SCADA platform.

– Interfaced with ERP for production planning, material consumption booking and production booking.

– Provided traceability, genealogy and quality parameter recording, along with workflow validation and non-conformance handling.

– Included production status and performance checks per planning and design rules.

– Included quality management, validation and error proofing capabilities .

THE SOLUTION

Eliminated manual dependency for workflow

validation

Digitized the shop floor

Provided for online transfer from legacy

systems to COTSAdherence for

non-conformance

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