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Improving Quality Performance in Packaging with IoT: A Thermo Fisher Case Study

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Technology Category	Drones - Drone Payloads & Accessories
Applicable Industries	Packaging Transportation
Applicable Functions	Maintenance Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Infrastructure Inspection Visual Quality Detection
Services	Testing & Certification Training
Challenge	Thermo Fisher's packaging department in Cincinnati, Ohio, was grappling with significant quality issues, primarily line clearance and inspection failures. These issues were causing inefficiencies and disruptions in their operations. The department was also struggling with the lack of a standard process across all shifts, leading to inconsistencies and misalignments between different groups and supervisors. The goal was to establish a standard process throughout the department, align all four shifts for better cohesion, and train operators to keep the line running smoothly. Read More
About Customer	Thermo Fisher is a renowned global provider of scientific research services, offering an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and comprehensive support. The company's packaging department in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a critical part of its operations, responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient packaging of their products. However, the department was facing significant challenges in terms of quality issues and lack of standard processes across shifts, which were affecting its overall performance and efficiency. Read More
Solution	Thermo Fisher turned to SwipeGuide, an IoT solution, to address these challenges. SwipeGuide was successfully implemented in the packaging department, establishing a standard process to align the shifts and train operators. This solution not only provided a platform for standard operating procedures but also facilitated easy access for operators to understand the correct way to perform tasks. Furthermore, the process flow was adjusted to ensure proper execution. The implementation of SwipeGuide also led to quality performance improvement and waste reduction by introducing quality checks at capper machines and bottling machines, thereby reducing downtime. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Drones - Drone Payloads & Accessories

Applicable Industries

Packaging

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Maintenance

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Infrastructure Inspection

Visual Quality Detection

Services

Testing & Certification

Training

Challenge

Thermo Fisher's packaging department in Cincinnati, Ohio, was grappling with significant quality issues, primarily line clearance and inspection failures. These issues were causing inefficiencies and disruptions in their operations. The department was also struggling with the lack of a standard process across all shifts, leading to inconsistencies and misalignments between different groups and supervisors. The goal was to establish a standard process throughout the department, align all four shifts for better cohesion, and train operators to keep the line running smoothly.

About Customer

Thermo Fisher is a renowned global provider of scientific research services, offering an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience, and comprehensive support. The company's packaging department in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a critical part of its operations, responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient packaging of their products. However, the department was facing significant challenges in terms of quality issues and lack of standard processes across shifts, which were affecting its overall performance and efficiency.

Solution

Thermo Fisher turned to SwipeGuide, an IoT solution, to address these challenges. SwipeGuide was successfully implemented in the packaging department, establishing a standard process to align the shifts and train operators. This solution not only provided a platform for standard operating procedures but also facilitated easy access for operators to understand the correct way to perform tasks. Furthermore, the process flow was adjusted to ensure proper execution. The implementation of SwipeGuide also led to quality performance improvement and waste reduction by introducing quality checks at capper machines and bottling machines, thereby reducing downtime.

Impact #1	The implementation of SwipeGuide in Thermo Fisher's packaging department led to significant operational improvements. The department now has a standard process in place, ensuring alignment across all shifts and smoother operations. Operators can easily access the correct procedures to perform tasks, leading to fewer errors and improved efficiency. The introduction of quality checks at critical points in the process, such as at capper machines and bottling machines, has led to a reduction in downtime and waste. Overall, the department's operations have become more streamlined and efficient, leading to improved quality performance.

Impact #1

The implementation of SwipeGuide in Thermo Fisher's packaging department led to significant operational improvements. The department now has a standard process in place, ensuring alignment across all shifts and smoother operations. Operators can easily access the correct procedures to perform tasks, leading to fewer errors and improved efficiency. The introduction of quality checks at critical points in the process, such as at capper machines and bottling machines, has led to a reduction in downtime and waste. Overall, the department's operations have become more streamlined and efficient, leading to improved quality performance.

Benefit #1	75% reduction in time to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Benefit #2	50% reduction in Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) setup time
Benefit #3	20% faster task execution

Benefit #1

75% reduction in time to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Benefit #2

50% reduction in Single-Minute Exchange of Die (SMED) setup time

Benefit #3

20% faster task execution

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Improving Quality Performance in Packaging with IoT: A Thermo Fisher Case Study

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