How does PLM for Manufacturing eliminate shop floor errors?
The disconnect between engineering design and shop floor execution is a major cause of waste and rework in modern industry. At OMC GROUP, we leverage Manufacturing PLM (via PTC Windchill MPMLink) to create a digital bridge that ensures the factory always operates with the most up-to-date and accurate project version.
Synchronizing eBOM and mBOM
- The most common shop floor error occurs when production uses an outdated Bill of Materials (BOM). Our solution manages the Manufacturing BOM (mBOM) associatively with the Engineering BOM (eBOM). This means any design change made in Creo is instantly reflected in production planning, eliminating the risk of manufacturing parts with obsolete specifications.
Dynamic Visual Work Instructions
- We replace static paper manuals with 3D digital work instructions. By using data directly from the PLM, operators visualize exactly how assembly should be performed, reducing interpretation errors and accelerating the learning curve for new employees.
The Manufacturing Digital Twin
- Before making any physical changes to machinery or layouts, OMC GROUP enables the creation of a Manufacturing Digital Twin. Through advanced simulations, we test production flows and identify bottlenecks or interferences before they become real shop floor issues, ensuring a “First-time-right” process.
Full Traceability and Compliance
- For sectors like Automotive and Aerospace, traceability is non-negotiable. PLM for Manufacturing records every step of the process, ensuring production complies with standards like ISO 9001 and ISO 26262, facilitating audits and ensuring final product safety.
