Objective
This project is aimed at the provision of IT support for practical decision making for solving shop floor problems in SMEs by encouraging a self-help approach. This IT decision support system (DECIDE-IT) will consist of a structured framework, with information support for the performance of problem diagnostics in the areas of production and quality problems. The information will be in the form of guidance incorporating knowledge from key personnel, experienced operators, existing company information systems and experts to apply to problems.
It is expected that this pilot experiment should show a great improvement in productivity (less scrap, downtime and operational problems) for the participating SMEs. The results of the project should encourage other SMEs to benefit from the adoption of IT support.
It is widely considered that the effective control of production, quality and maintenance are crucial to the survival of industrial SMEs, with quality costs typically in the range of 20% to 40% of gross revenue with production problems and downtime adding to cost. SMEs typically expend too many of their resources firefighting and problem solving. SMEs also tend to rely heavily on a few key personnel causing problems due to overwork, or when key staff leave the company with their unique knowledge.
The consortium consists of 5 SMEs, from two different sectors, and two best practice coordinators. The SMEs have the common aim of investigating the use of IT to support their decision making process with particular emphasis on the integration of knowledge from several functions in order to solve production and quality problems. The 2 facilitating companies will provide the DECIDE-IT framework, the production and quality control expertise and assistance with the SME investigations. The SME companies will provide specific knowledge of their manufacturing process problems and solutions with the assistance of the facilitators.
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Coordinator
PO4 9AU Portsmouth
United Kingdom
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