Automatic alerts can do wonders to improve productivity in a factory setting. The pairing of technology and industrial manufacturing is a match made in heaven. Notifications can make you more aware of how your systems are performing without the need for constant human monitoring.
If you're still on the fence, here are some benefits you could obtain with automatic alerts on your factory machines.
Reduced Downtime
The last time a machine went down, how long did it take for you to realize that something was wrong? If you don't have an automated downtime alert, you could waste a decent amount of time. Not only that, but you might have to waste even more trying to pinpoint the issue.
In manufacturing, every minute your machines aren't running is a minute you lose potential revenue. The goal is to fix things quickly and continue production as soon as possible.
Automatic alerts help you do that. They let you know when something goes wrong immediately, letting you take action swiftly.
Better Workplace Safety
Some equipment can put your team's safety at risk when things go wrong. If you don't have automated alerts, you could inadvertently put your staff in harm's way.
Automatic alerts improve safety across the board, alerting your team when issues come up and when they should steer clear of potential hazards. Whether the danger comes from downtime or a physical defect changes how the machinery operates, alerts keep you well-aware of the dangers ahead.
Lower Labor Costs
There's a good chance that you currently rely on manual inspections and other human-led monitoring tasks. Imagine how much you could save on labor costs if you switched to automated alerts. There's always a need for manual inspection, but routine monitoring is something that technology can manage.
The job is monotonous and repetitive, perfect for sensors and software.
Employing Automatic Alerts
Those are just a few examples of what automated alerts can do for your factories. Whether you use sensors to monitor performance or rely on technology to send an automated downtime alert whenever something goes wrong, eliminating the human element can streamline your operations and improve efficiency.
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Emily Clarke writes about machine monitoring & cloud-based softwares. You can find her thoughts at monitoring softwares blog.