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Digitalization
Airbus had the objective of improving the quality of its inspections and assemblies, seeking to minimise errors and boost operator efficiency through digitisation solutions. The main challenge of the project lay in the inherent complexity of the customer’s inspection and manufacturing processes. It was imperative to ensure the absolute integrity of this data.
To meet this challenge, we implemented a work order management system and digitised the corresponding instructions. In addition, we developed a line monitoring system, providing web-based access to information via an HMI interface.
This valuable information was integrated into the ERP to keep it up to date with what was happening on the shop floor.
Challenge to be solved
Airbus needed to minimise errors and improve operator efficiency. To do this, it needed to eliminate paper-based quality inspection and assembly instructions for thousands of manual steps.
To do this, it needed to adopt a digital approach to its complex manufacturing processes and reduce its reliance on paper instructions.
The customer’s requirement was for end-to-end technologies that could unify connectivity with machinery and enable real-time monitoring of KPIs and OEE.
AIRBUS had as a requirement the use of end-to-end technologies that could unify connectivity with machinery and enable real-time monitoring of KPIs and OEE.
Proposed solution
To solve this challenge, some concrete points were developed that were very useful to improve the quality of the instructions. The steps carried out were the following:
- Implementation and configuration of a line monitoring system.
- Implementation of a Work Order and Work Instruction Management System.
- Configuration of the import of orders and BOMs from SAP.
- Creation of Web Interfaces and HMIs.
- Obtaining KPIs and OEE.
Impact
- Reduced errors and rework.
- Improved quality and efficiency.
- Reduced assembly time and improved workflows.
- Achieved a continuous improvement system based on real and unambiguous data.
- Optimised compliance processes through integration with SAP.
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