Workflow automation & management tools
IoT-driven workflow automaton & Workflow management. Two of the key performance indicators (KPI) in the manufacturing industry are MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) and MTBR (Mean Time To Repair). MTBF is a performance metric that measures the time elapsed between when a failure occurs and the next time it happens. MTTR is the time spent conducting repairs once a failure occurs. Both these KPIs are calculated by dividing the total time taken respectively by the number of failures. While these are good indicators of performance, they are flawed. Failures cannot be foreseen as they are not uniform and can occur at any point in time. In the case of repairs, it may take longer for some than others. That is why these metrics lack real-life accuracy unless a solution such as RipplesIPS for workflow monitoring platform is deployed, with alerts on E-paper.
IoT-driven Workflow automation: What it is, why it matters, and how you can use it
Ripples RTLS workflow optimisation and workflow management system can be configured to use its real-time location system capabilities to monitor the transformation of raw materials into finished goods. The actual operational times of the production stages can be analysed, and resources can be allocated accurately. Preventive Maintenance can be scheduled based on the number of hours used. This eliminates the need to estimate KPIs like Mean Time Between Failures and Mean Time To Repair by providing us with actual figures of usage. No excess resources will need to be allocated.
Production workflow tracking can be done in groups to ensure just-in-time warehouse inventory monitoring.
This will, in turn, improve operational efficiency and ultimately lead to a higher Return on Investment (ROI). Factory floor monitoring solutions can help to improve the audit and schedule of proactive maintenance schedules by gathering operational data such as hours used, operating environment, the time spent by the workforce in production zones, time to repair a piece of equipment, abnormal handling of equipment by users, running hours, etc. Helps to ascertain the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and the Mean Time Between Repairs (MTBR)
Most factories and warehouses employ technical staff to conduct periodic checks and repairs to ensure the equipment is up and running all the time. Unexpected breakdowns can lead to a loss in revenue, opportunity costs, unsatisfied customers, etc. Using our shop floor workflow monitoring solutions, your technicians will be able to remotely monitor the fixed assets to help prevent machine breakdown. The dashboard visualises data, but the workflow engine is what automates the response to machine downtime
RTLS workflow optimisation for production efficiency.
Implementing Industrial wearables with noninvasive RTLS workflow optimisation devices and RTLS data visualisation tools can help businesses improve equipment uptime, and track & trace critical plant and machinery on the factory floor, with an abnormality manager.
Workflow orchestration
| Operational Trigger (The Event) | Manual Workflow (Old Way) | Ripples IoT Automated Workflow | Business Value |
| Material Bin Empty | Operator leaves station to find a supervisor; 15-min delay. | Weight sensor triggers an automated “Restock” task for the AGV/Forklift. | 100% elimination of “line-stop” waiting time. |
| Machine Vibration Spike | Machine runs until failure; 4 hours of emergency repair. | Predictive alert triggers a maintenance ticket before the shift ends. | 25% reduction in total maintenance costs. |
| Worker Enters Danger Zone | Relying on signs and memory; high risk of injury. | RTLS geofence triggers an immediate machine kill-switch and haptic alert. | Zero-accident workplace compliance (OSHA/MHSA). |
| Shift Changeover | 30 minutes of verbal briefing and manual log updates. | Digital Twin auto-populates the next shift’s dashboard with WIP status. | Smoother handovers; 5% gain in daily capacity. |
RTLS workflow optimisation and workflow management systems
CMMS preventive maintenance tracking using a workflow management system can help businesses improve operational excellence through proactive maintenance, optimise inventory management, and reduce the energy consumption of various heavy industry equipment.
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