SAIL - Performance Monitoring System
Features/ Screens
Daily Schedule / Actual Production
The daily schedule records actual production counts by shift and compares these to planned levels. Machine/Station utilization levels are reported, and machine hours are calculated. The process of "hitting the numbers" is the primary performance metric.
Shift Monitor
This bar graph displays current production amounts as the shift elapses. Visualization provides an easy to use indication of actual progress against the plan. Corrective action can be taken as soon as performance deviation is detected.
Machine Cycle Monitor
The machine cycle monitor provides the first step for investigation when production counts are missed. Longer machine cycles indicate interruptions in the automatic cycle.
Pallet Cycle Monitor
The pallet cycle monitor provides the second step for investigation when production counts are missed and machine cycles are normal. Each schedule in SAIL includes a planned cycle time for each pallet. Pallet cycle longer than the target level provided in the schedule indicate interruptions to planned operation.
Load Station Monitor
The load station monitor provides the third step for investigation when pallet cycles are longer than the target level and machine cycles are normal. Timely attendance to pallets at manual stations is recorded and displayed
Actual Cost Monitor
The actual cost monitor absorbs daily costs of machine replacement, labor wage and benefits, overhead, and automation. These absorption costs are reported for all parts produced in the operation. Lower production means higher actual costs. The schedule includes a planned cost per part.
