Manufacturing Magazine July 2015 | Page 21

TOP 10 WAYS TO MINIMISE DOWNTIME

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TRACK
AND TRACE ACCOUNTABILITY
If the machine is integrated with inventory management software , authorised operators can be required to first input a softwaretraceable personal login and password . For operations that wish to keep track of shared tools or gear required to service equipment , this additional measure of accountability allows depleted , missing or misplaced items to be quickly tracked back to an individual .

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PARTS PROTECTION
Because automated storage and retrieval machines can be fully enclosed , the supplies , tools and spare parts stored inside are protected from exposure . This maximises the useful life of the items , preventing scrap and waste .
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