Ferrex Engineering Introduces SteelMES, Bringing High Performance to Manufacturing
02/20/2013 - Ferrex Engineering has introduced the SteelMES system to bring total visibility to steel plants from raw materials to the finished product. SteelMES measures performance with real-time tracking of throughput expenses and production, helping to reduce costs.
In today's challenging economy, companies are under constant pressure to surpass customer expectations, reduce time to market and produce a higher quality product. At the same time, they need to reduce costs, increase labor productivity and deliver innovative products. The solution is finally here, Ferrex Engineering says: SteelMES.
Ferrex has introduced the SteelMES system to bring total visibility to steel plants from raw materials to the finished product. SteelMES measures performance with real-time tracking of throughput expenses and production, helping to reduce costs.Efficiencies throughout the system are tracked, aggregated, and reported to provide the plant with the business intelligence it needs to improve the organization. It supports lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and predictive, fact-based decision making.
Quality control is available throughout the system to ensure standard operating practices are followed and product quality standards are met.
SteelMES provides modules for all steelmaking production areas:
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Scheduling
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Melt shop
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Rolling mill
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Roll shop
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Equipment reliability
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Quality control
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Energy management
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Asset reliability
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Performance analysis
Reliable process control generates predictable results. Real-time awareness delivers the agility to be pro-active, Ferrex says.
Ferrex Engineering is currently celebrating its 30th year offering innovative solutions through design. It specializes in design, supply and management services.
Founded in 1983, the Ferrex team has been providing a broad spectrum of services to the metals industry. Ferrex combines its full-service of expertise to offer complete solutions.
