Monitor factory performance with 'minimum input'

Data can be inputted to the cloud-based system via PCs or tablets

Nottingham-based management consultancy Coriolis has designed a cloud-based factory performance software system for food and drink manufacturers.

Coriolis claimed its proprietary software system, MIMO (minimum in, maximum out), is a world first and has been developed by its team to help food manufacturers to monitor and improve key factory performance indicators such as productivity, operational equipment effectiveness (OEE), waste and yields.

The product, which can be tailored to the needs of large or small firms, is said to provide a cost-effective solution for both small start-ups taking their first steps in OEE measurement and multinational corporations that require a fully automated multi-site reporting system.

'Maximum outputs'

As the name suggests, the system operates on the principle of minimal input from the food manufacturer delivering maximum outputs to the bottom line. The software can be fully automated and linked to production lines and other systems or, alternatively, data can be inputted through a PC terminal, tablet or other web-enabled device in seconds.

Once installed, the system goes beyond producing the standard daily and weekly production reports by providing analysis, such as product mixture evaluation, or providing the true cost of a material by supplier with real-time yields taken into account.

Mark Schubert, director at Coriolis, said: "All organisations capture data, but few generate information. We have developed this system with the end user in mind and are keenly aware that food manufacturers often operate on very tight margins. The advantage of having a cloud-based system is that the information can be accessed from anywhere and it can be updated via any web-enabled device.

'Not a silver bullet'

"The correct implementation of MIMO will lead to a positive impact on manufacturers' bottom lines, but factory-based performance systems are only as good as the individuals and processes that interact with them. We describe this relationship as an eco-system, which helps users to understand that implementing the system is not a silver bullet in itself."

To ensure manufacturers get the very best out of the system, Coriolis's team will advise on its implementation, ensure it is integrated with existing management systems and provide continuing staff support.

Visit Mimo for further information.