How Apps Can Help Visualize Manufacturing KPIs
Data Visualization for Manufacturing KPIs
Machine monitoring tools are a highly effective way of measuring your manufacturing KPIs.
But it’s easier to keep track of production goals if frontline engineers can access data quickly and conveniently. Fortunately, manufacturing apps allow vital metrics – from OEE and cycle time to human centered data – to be visualized in a simple yet attractive way.
In this post, we’ll show how machine monitoring apps can help engineers to better visualize and respond to manufacturing KPIs in real-time.
Why machine monitoring apps display data visually
On the shop floor, engineers benefit from quick access to data that is easy to engage with. Machine monitoring apps meet this need by neatly displaying your manufacturing KPIs inside of a clean, no-frills dashboard.
Why does this matter? When developing processes, all manufacturing organizations must consider the needs of their workforce. And human nature prefers a visual way of looking at information. (One more reason why apps offer more value than the traditional Excel spreadsheet when organizing data.)
These apps are a prime example of how the no-code movement is shaking up manufacturing. By making it easy for frontline engineers to track manufacturing KPIs, companies can be more confident in meeting their production goals.
Manufacturing KPIs in Dashboards
“Dashboards” are a staple of modern apps, web tools, and software platforms.
When dealing with multiple data streams containing countless data points, users need an easy way to digest all that info in one place. A dashboard allows you to quickly view the metrics that matter most – in this case, manufacturing KPIs.
So what does that look like?
Basic Visualizations
Machine monitoring dashboards show a bird’s eye view of the factory floor. From here, you can check the live status of every machine. This includes core manufacturing KPIs such as OEE and quality output.
As a visual aid, the dashboard uses different color blocks for individual machines depending on their status.
More data can be quickly explored in several ways. To drill down into more manufacturing KPIs, just click on a specific machine to view its status. Or toggle between time frames using the ever-present buttons in the left panel.
Side-by-side Comparisons
Perhaps you want to measure one manufacturing KPI against another. In a spreadsheet, this would involve inputting formulas and tinkering with formats. In an app, you can instantly see a visual side-by-side comparison in just a few clicks.
To better understand machine defects, you could display a Pareto chart next to OEE metrics. To spot which team members may need extra training, compare employee training and order tracking data in the same graph.
Get started with Tulip’s no-code apps
Tulip’s no-code manufacturing apps connect to your machines to offer a wealth of real-time visual data. You can instantly visualize dozens of manufacturing KPIs with our “out of the box” solutions. What’s more, you can even design and build your own custom apps and dashboards using the Tulip App Builder.
