| The core logic of mistake proofing process is to specify an action, verify that action has been conducted, and prove that it was conducted correctly. In case this logic fails, systems determines any divination in quality, documents, and reports them.
Depending on your needs, three different approaches of dealing with discovered deviations or defects are commonly utilized in Superior Controls’ error proofing systems.
First approach extends the essence of the core by allowing to continue production without having to correct reported deviations immediately. Mistakes are tracked in the systems, which permits defected operation to be skipped without stopping production process. At any point, the location of a “defected” product with skipped operation is reported and relevant information can be accessed. Mistake proofing system enforces to correct skipped action before the product is deemed completed. The system is flexible and allows for a modification by an operator with granted access.
Second approach, employs discontinuation of the production process once a deviation is encountered. As before, the deviations are documented and reported. This process, if production has been discontinued, requires manager’s decision to resume the process once mistake has been fixed.
Third approach is most commonly used in high-speed production such as pharmaceuticals, blow-molding, food processing, and labeling industries. This approach allows to discharge defected item/part without having to discontinue the process. Later, defected parts are tested in order to determine the cause of a design error.
While these three types of logic are most frequently utilized, Superior Controls’ mistake proofing systems are smart and can be re-configured to deal with errors in a way most suitable to your production. Our solution is designed to monitor two types of actions: a physical action done by an operator and a mechanical action done by a tool or a machine. The result of this monitoring indicates whether a tool/action was used/done and whether it was used/done correctly.
Superior Controls provides your with a mistake proofing solution that consists of both software and hardware devices interconnected to create an intricate network that ensures production monitoring 24/7. Depending on your requirements, an existing infrastructure of machinery, and your computer system, we are able to build-on or to create a new mistake proofing system that satisfies your specific needs.
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