Practical software that puts barcodes to work
The WIP Data Capture System
Are you spending too much time tracking down the status of orders in your
production area? Would you like to have more complete and accurate data for
tracking job costs? The WIP Data Capture System provides an effective and
economical tool for tracking Work In Process on the shop floor. The WIP system is
simpler and far less expensive than full-blown industrial management systems, yet
it has been a successful solution for operations of all sizes: users range
from small job shops to one of the major international heavy-duty truck manufacturers.
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Example of a WIP data capture screen.
The layout of WIP data capture screens
is centrally controlled by a system administrator. Any number of separate
screen layouts may be defined to accomodate the needs of different departments
within a facility.
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The WIP System collects real-time
production data at multiple workstations. As jobs are received and processed at each
station, the operator uses a barcode scanner to enter information about the job.
The date, time, and workstation identification are captured automatically by the software; other
data fields are defined by the system manager (job number and operation code, for
example). The data captured at the workstation are stored on a central
network database and the WIP Job Track program (included) provides an updated display
of current production activity, including elapsed time for each operation and
alerts if jobs run over the estimated time. Data can be exported to spreadsheets
format for further analysis, or read directly from the database
file by other software.
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Example of a WIP Job Track screen.
The Job Track program continuously monitors information arriving from the
production area. The current status of all jobs is available at a glance;
color coding highlights jobs that are running over the estimated time.
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The WIP Data Capture System provides and effective and economical way to
improve efficiency and reduce costs:
• Monitor progress of orders
• Locate any job quickly
• Record accurate work times for cost analysis
Included with the WIP system:
• WIPConfig software for defining capture screens
• WIPCapture software for collecting data
• WIPJobTrack software for monitoring jobs
• A set of Code 39 TrueType fonts for printing barcodes
System Requirements:
• Microsoft Windows operating system (2000/XP/Vista/7)
• Microsoft Windows .Net Framework 2.0
• Shared network folder to hold central databases
Licensing:
WIP Data Capture System licenses are based on the number of data records collected
during a day. A WIP license is restricted to a single site or facility (including
multi-building campuses that share a common LAN); there is no
restriction on the number of computers within the site on which the
software may be installed.
A base license for the WIP system has a limit of 250 data records per day.
Additional capacity may be purchased in blocks of 250 records/day at any time and added
to an existing license.
An unlicensed copy of the WIP system, which has a limit of 25 data records per day,
can be downloaded and used for free. It serves as a demonstration of the software,
and can be used in small operations where the limit of 25 records per day is adequate.
Pricing:
Unlicensed (25 records/day)... Free
Base License (250 records/day)... $495
Additional 250 records/day... $400
Downloads:
Setup/Upgrade WIP System
Manual
For more information:
Please contact us if you have any questions about the WIP System or would like
to discuss how it might be an effective solution for your data collection needs.
info@mecsw-usa.com
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