A method and system for manufacturing facility performance indicator benchmarking
OwnerTheodora Retsinainventor
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Abstract
A web-based Performance Indicator Benchmarking software application for standardized performance reporting and benchmarking of manufacturing facilities. This is achieved by having common definitions and calculations for measuring performance, a database of actual values for performance measurements from a large number of similar facilities, and the ability to filter results based on facility specific attributes such as location, process configuration, products, etc. The application database updates dynamically so that users can effectively manage performance on the basis of current information.
Claims10
A method for accurately, conveniently, quickly, and meaningfully reporting, comparing and benchmarking the performance of manufacturing facilities comprising:
- utilizing a world wide web-based Performance Indicator Benchmarking (PIB) software application and computerized system to perform the following steps:
- configure a model of a manufacturing facility (facility) in terms of its major process departments;
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- configure each of the major process departments in terms of their major process equipment;
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- assign one or more Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) per department;
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- enter attributes for the facility, such as product(s) and location, equipment age, etc.;
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- create a data transfer interface between the world wide web based PIB software application and the facility's Management Information System (MIS);
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- calculate the KPIs from the facility's data;
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- store the results of the calculated KPIs;
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- report, compare, and benchmark the manufacturing facility's performance as measured by its KPIs.
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