Posted by Tracy Robertson on Wed, Jun 30, 2010
In our ongoing commitment to helping manufacturers improve operational efficiency and bottom line savings, we are pleased to announce the release of Plantnode® Enterprise 1.1 and Plantnode® 11.6.
The Plantnode® Performance Suite supplies real-time Machine TruthTM data, allowing manufacturing companies to base strategic and operational decisions on reliable and truthful production data. Plantnode Enterprise brings operational excellence to the entire corporation by providing standardized visibility into all assets.
Reporting Enhancements:
Our proprietary OEE Rollup Reporting is enhanced to to better include the unique characteristics of individual jobs and machines. Plantnode's innovative algorithms provides you with the best understanding of OEE across all your assets.
Expected production can be compared against actual production to ensure standards are being met allow you to determine the best place to invest your continuous improvement dollars.
Labour Analysis reporting shows production per man hour to give a clear understanding of production costs.
Standardized company-wide reporting with "Favourites Enhancements":
We are now making it even easier for multi-plant manufacturers to deploy standards across the entire organization with enhanced ‘favourites sharing', report bookmarking and import / export capabilities which make it easy to deploy chosen reports across multiple machines, areas and plants.
Posted by Brianne Caddel on Thu, Jun 24, 2010
Golden State Foods Improves Operational Efficiency with Plantnode® Enterprise Deployment.
Mississauga, Ontario, June 24, 2010 - Food manufacturer and distributor Golden State Foods (GSF) has selected and implemented Shoplogix Plantnode® Enterprise manufacturing software to increase performance transparency and improve production efficiency across the company's manufacturing operations.
GSF recognized that in order to get true production visibility they had to implement an automated real-time data collection and analysis solution. "We knew that real-time data would help us improve performance," says Mike Milligan, Vice President of Operations. "For example, with manual data, we could never see ‘starved' conditions where the machines were waiting for product. We could not really tell if this was an issue. Only major events are recorded in a manual system but the reality is there are all kinds of short intervals that are never captured."
When deciding on a real-time performance management solution, GSF narrowed down the field to Shoplogix and one other provider for a "bake-off" to evaluate each vendor's solution on two machines for 30 days at the Conyers, GA plant. Shoplogix beat out the competition to win GSF's business. "Shoplogix was easier to install and configure; it was only a few wires," says Milligan. "We had truthful information immediately, saw performance improvements right away and Shoplogix support was superior."
With Plantnode® installed on two of 28 machines, GSF experienced a 20 percent productivity improvement within a three-month period. After implementation, the company had its longest continuous run of 2 hours and 31 minutes, which occurred over a shift change, and maintained 98.6 percent of target run speed during a three-day multi-shift continuous period. The average run speed of 54 cases an hour also increased to 64 cases per hour. "We set production records during the trial," says Milligan. "We knew that real-time data would help us improve performance but we were shocked by how well performance improved just by measuring it and making people aware."
With the successful implementation in Conyers, GA, Golden State Foods is planning to roll out Plantnode® Enterprise across their operations.
ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Golden State Foods (http://www.goldenstatefoods.com) is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice industry, servicing more than 20,000 restaurants from three continents. With approximately 3,000 employees worldwide, GSF's core businesses include: processing and distribution of liquid products, meat products, produce,bakery and other services, providing a variety of networked solutions for the total supply chain spectrum.
ABOUT SHOPLOGIX
ShoplogixTM (http://shoplogix.com) is the proven world leader in the rapid time to value delivery of performance management solutions that produce breakthrough profitability for manufacturers. The Shoplogix Plantnode® Performance Suite delivers sustainable results through role-based intelligence, linking operational effectiveness to strategic decision-making. Shoplogix solutions form the foundation for continuous improvement by providing manufacturers with the tools to remove operational inefficiencies, drive growth and increase profitability.
Press Contact:
Tracy Robertson
Director of Marketing
Shoplogix Inc.
1-877-469-9994 Ext. 118
pr@shoplogix.com
Posted by Brianne Caddel on Mon, Jun 14, 2010
Nexolution has partnered with Shoplogix to deliver real-time performance management data analytics to its clients in the manufacturing sector in Mexico. Shoplogix is the proven world leader in management solutions that reduce operating costs, increase manufacturing profitability and drive rapid time to value. Nexolution specializes in Business Intelligence and Performance Management Systems. "With Business Intelligence we've been able to tell our customers what happened in the past but Shoplogix provides the capability to monitor what's happening in real time when they can take action to make improvements," says Aureliano Rivera, Chief Executive Officer, Nexolution. "They have been asking for real-time data for years, and thanks to this new partnership, we can now provide the full scope of performance management."
Posted by Brianne Caddel on Wed, Jun 09, 2010
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TM and Grupo XXI of Colombia have formed a partnership to deliver Shoplogix Plantnode® Performance Suite solutions to Colombian manufacturers. Grupo XXI has more than 15 years experience implementing ERP manufacturing systems in countries across Latin America. "This partnership allows us to offer our customers a means to collect real-time plant floor data, helping them focus on gaps in manufacturing efficiency," says Grupo XXI Gerente General Jose Ignacio Betancur. "Plantnode will assist our customers in pinpointing where inefficiencies are taking place such as changeovers, minor stoppages and speed loss issues, helping them improve productivity and bottom line savings."
Posted by Brianne Caddel on Wed, May 26, 2010
Grupo Henshin is teaming up with Shoplogix to deliver Plantnode®, a real-time performance monitoring solution to manufacturers in the Plastics sector. Grupo Henshin, a Mexico City-based services partner provides technological implementation support to mid-market companies. "We're an EPICOR silver partner and Shoplogix Plantnode is a great complement for the ERP software," says Hector Lopez Mendoza, a partner at Grupo Henshin. "This partnership gives us the opportunity to provide a proven solution to our customers."
Posted by Brianne Caddel on Tue, May 25, 2010
In a bid to improve manufacturing processes and productivity within its customer base, Extensys has teamed up with Shoplogix, the leader in real-time manufacturing performance management solutions.
"We find the majority of our ERP customers have a manufacturing planning process in place but are unable to obtain 100% truthful plant floor data which is critical in driving operational excellence," says Anibal Diaz, Project Manager Officer, Extensys. "Our expertise in process improvement combined with Plantnode's data collection and performance monitoring capabilities provide a robust solution for our customers."
Extensys coverage spans Mexico, Central and South America and the Caribbean with specialty in the pharmaceutical and automotive industries
Posted by Brianne Caddel on Tue, May 25, 2010
eBEST Software Development and IT solution FZE has partnered with Shoplogix to improve performance and cost efficiencies for customers in the Middle East. Shoplogix is the proven world leader in manufacturing performance management solutions that reduce operating costs, increase profitability and drive rapid time to value. eBEST is a custom web-based software development and IT solutions company in Dubai with more than 12 years of experience in the implementation of technology-enabled business solutions for small, medium and large-scale enterprises. "We have a strong operational base in the Middle East and Shoplogix solutions are proven products which are new in the region," says Muhammad Aslam, Chief Executive Officer, eBEST. "Working with Shoplogix will create new opportunities for us."
Posted by Tracy Robertson on Tue, Apr 06, 2010
Collaboration creates opportunities. With that knowledge, GCM Business Consulting and Technology has partnered with Shoplogix to bring real-time performance management data analytics to its clients in the Process manufacturing sector.
Shoplogix is the proven world leader in management solutions that reduce operating costs, increase manufacturing profitability and drive rapid time to value. GCM has 20 plus years experience in providing consulting and technology services including ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and SCM (supply chain management) to manufacturing companies in Mexico and Central America.
"Shoplogix is a perfect fit to complement the solutions we provide, specifically on productivity and performance projects," says GCM CEO Francisco Olvera. "We're enthusiastic about increasing our portfolio of solutions for our clients who will now have a great opportunity to analyze and implement proven software and technology," says Olvera. "Plantnode will help our customers to stay competitive in a world more focused on performance and cost, with local support from GCM and global support from Shoplogix."
Posted by Tracy Robertson on Fri, Feb 26, 2010
This past December, Shoplogix welcomed S&T CZ, a member of S&T Group into the Shoplogix Value Added Partner Program. This partnership dramatically extends Shoplogix coverage in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, with broad local language and time-zone based support.
S&T CZ provides a whole range of IT services including consultancy, ERP, Business Intelligence and IT infrastructure design through delivery and implementation of the necessary software and hardware up to a variety of services. S&T's extensive manufacturing heritage and ERP experience make them an ideal partner for Shoplogix and the Plantnode Performance Suite.
S&T completed the Shoplogix Partner Training Program in January 2010. With successful completion of Shoplogix training along with their highly skilled and effective consultants, S&Z CZ is well positioned to help manufacturing clients get a more realistic picture of productivity for their whole plant and make better informed decisions.
Posted by Tracy Robertson on Wed, Feb 17, 2010
Wolfe & Associates (W&A) delivers increased profitability through improved productivity, throughput and business process performance. As a Shoplogix Value Added Partner, W&A drive continuous improvement using cutting-edge, automated data collection and information integration technology.
Specializing in the design, development and implementation of high-impact improvement initiatives, W&A augment, accelerate and amplify the results of continuous improvement programs - providing that competitive edge to compete in today's global economy.
www.wolfeassociates.net