In the industrial electronics sector, optimizing OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) is a major challenge for maintaining competitiveness. SERCEL, the world’s leading provider of geophysical exploration solutions, demonstrates that it is possible to achieve measurable results in less than 30 days, thanks to a data-driven approach to industrial performance.
The Challenge: Unreliable Data to Drive Performance
SERCEL Saint-Gaudens faces problems common to many manufacturers:
- Lack of visibility on production time gaps at bottlenecks
- Difficulty for operators to easily explain performance differences
- Lack of consolidated data for effective team meetings
- Time-consuming manual analysis of causes of underperformance
This situation had a direct impact on operational efficiency and the ability to identify levers for continuous improvement on production equipment.
The Solution: Real-time industrial monitoring
Implementation without equipment modification
SERCEL has opted for an industrial monitoring solution that is quick and easy to deploy. The advantage? No modification of existing equipment was required, either on :
- Industrial boring machines
- Injection molding machines
This non-intrusive approach enables accelerated deployment without interrupting production.
Operator empowerment
The introduction ofreal-time performance indicators has enabled operators to rapidly gain autonomy. They can now :
- Identify avenues for improvement based on factual data
- Proactively fine-tune machine settings
- Anticipate production discrepancies before they impact productivity
Measured results: Immediate ROI
TRS improvement
The impact on the Synthetic Yield was immediate:
- 3 to 6% improvement between two successive series
- Continuous optimization of production cycles
Microstop reduction
One of the most significant results concerns the management of micro-loans:
- 50% reduction in time spent on micro-arrests
- Rapid identification of root causes
Optimization of prototype series
The solution also facilitated the running-in of prototype series thanks to :
- Relevant indicators right from the start
- An accelerated learning curve
- Optimized focus
Exceptional ROI
Return on investment was achieved in less than a month, demonstrating the immediate effectiveness of this data-driven approach.
The Keys to Successful Digital Transformation
1. Reliable and Accessible Data
Access to reliable production data is the cornerstone of any effective continuous improvement approach.
2. Operator commitment
Empowering field teams through simple, intuitive tools maximizes adoption and results.
3. Non-Intrusive Deployment
The ability to implement the solution without modifying equipment eliminates technical barriers and speeds up deployment.
4. Focus on bottlenecks
Focusing on critical production areas optimizes the impact of improvements.
Electronics sector: Specific challenges
In the industrial electronics sector, precision and repeatability are crucial. Specific challenges include:
- Tight tolerances require precise process control
- Short production cycles requiring immediate responsiveness
- Full traceability to meet quality requirements
- Energy optimization to control costs
Outlook: Towards Industry 4.0
This success is part of a broader industrial digital transformation process. Next steps could include :
- Predictive artificial intelligence to anticipate breakdowns
- Advanced IoT integration for total connectivity
- Big Data analysis to identify complex patterns
- Predictive maintenance based on usage data
Conclusion: A Model for Successful Transformation
The SERCEL Saint-Gaudens case demonstrates that a pragmatic approach to industrial monitoring can generate immediate, measurable results. The keys to this success :
– Easy to deploy with no disruption to existing equipment
– Actionable data directly usable by operators
– Rapid ROI with return on investment in less than 30 days
– Continuous improvement integrated into daily processes
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