Streamlining the Precast Production chain

1. Streamlining the Precast Production chain, Digitally A plant’s operation is only as successful as the efficiency of its work processes. A less- than-optimal workflow ultimately results in higher operational cost and time. While handling large-scale operations like precast plants, small inefficiencies in time and cost inevitably add up to make a significant impact in the total productivity and profitability. Today, precast plants often lack real time connections between different work processes. A lack of tools that enable easy planning and monitoring also results in a drop in quality control. The solution? Bridging these gaps digitally, and thereby achieving major improvements in the production efficiency and profitability of your plant. Imagine having complete control to manage and optimize the whole production process and automatic machines down to every detail, all using just one, integrated and customisable system. This is the level of optimized production that is achievable with a dedicated, comprehensive and easy-to-use smart software. At GCI Pipe Products Inc., we specialize in production technology that serves the concrete pipe and precast industries. Here are some expert tips on how to streamline and get the most out of your plant by introducing a digital plant control system. 5 tips to optimize work processes by leveraging digital technology Achieve efficiency through automation: A software that includes automatic planning, work follow-up and quality control functions helps you achieve smooth, continuous production and low operational costs while also ensuring high quality of production. The system can also store production history automatically so you can easily use it for further process improvement. Simplify your production process: A visual, easy-to-use user interface and automatic key planning functions make production planning simple. It makes it easier to keep product designs, project and production details aligned. A software that integrates factory monitoring in the same system will let you see up-to-date production statuses with a comparison to the plan. Transforming data into meaningful information: A smart dashboard that turns data into meaningful factory KPIs can make all the difference. Develop an easy-to-use

2. interface that uses the data available in the system and shows it in a visual format. Automatic reporting provides up-to-date information of factory operations and decreases the need for manual data collection. Dashboards and reports can be customized according to factory-specific needs. The ease-of-use is enhanced if this dashboard can also be accessed on mobile. Creating an expandable software: You can expand the system to cover more functions step by step. The advantage this offers is that this way there’s no need to make a big investment in one go. You can also make sure that everything runs as it should in selected functions before moving into the next level. Ensuring compatibility: The software must be developed keeping in mind its compatibility with existing systems to ensure a smooth operation from the get-go. Design the system in such a way that it can take panel design information directly from BIM systems such as Tekla Structures. With a dedicated, comprehensive and customizable suite of innovative digital solutions, your operation can achieve the optimum production and quality control that it deserves.