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Industry 4.0 Features That Future Proof Your Business
Technology is Revolutionizing Packaging & Labels
Industry 4.0 is revolutionizing label converters and packaging manufacturers. Leveraging technology in an MIS/MES system brings vastly improved workflow efficiencies, significant cuts in unplanned downtime, ‘smart’ scheduling, and predictive maintenance.
MES and IIoT drive business intelligence in real-time so owners can make operational, real-time data-driven decisions. Get information from machines, processes and people that allow for efficient management of production and shop floor.
“HiFlow leverages technology that will help us proactively manage and grow our business. From SCADA monitors to smart scheduling, the MES gives us the real time data we need.”
–Amy Plier, Principal, Wausau Container Corp
Find out how an advanced MIS/MES from HiFlow can power Industry 4.0 in your label converter company.
Bring the power of automation to your label converter operation
Conquer compliance with robust quality control features…
HiFlow Solutions offers end-to-end MIS software designed to help you comply with major regulations that impact packaging.
Demand in pharmaceutical, food, cosmetic – and now cannabis – packaging and label is growing quickly.
Improve shop-wide data accuracy by having one central database easily accessed by authorized users.
With the automation features inherent within HiFlow, not only are you compliant, you will reduce time, waste, and costs.
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about how an MIS/MES can ensure compliant workflows for label converters.
Future proof your label converter business into Industry 4.0 with cutting edge, comprehensive tech that consolidates business & production processes
With the challenges that label converters face in today’s market, Industry 4.0 is no longer just a strategic advantage. It is an operational necessity.
HiFlow 4.0, our newest release contains:
- Multi-Dashboards, customizable to your needs
- Robust barcoding system for Warehouse Management
- Changeable GUI, that creates custom interfaces
- Cloud-based – or server based – your choice
- Even more deep Data accessed through our MES system
- Robust Business Intelligence & Analytics
- Single Source of Truth Database – One central system that stores all job data
CASE STUDY: Label Converter FANO Experiences Efficiency, Achieves Total Visibility of Processes
About FANO
FANO is a family owned company that has been in the printing and label converter industry market since 1985, when it was an offset printer. Since then, FANO’s successes led them to greatly expand their services–adding labels and packaging to their commercial printing business. Today FANO provides self-adhesive labels, packaging, shrink sleeves, stationery, folding, stamping, laminates, embossing and roll-to-roll films to its customers.
FANO Before Using an HiFlow MIS for Labels
FANO’s co-owner Boleslaw Jasinowicz speaks about his experience-
“At the start of our business, FANO used simple Excel spreadsheets instead of a professional system,” explains Boleslaw Jasinowicz.
“The system wasn’t linked to production or our financial and accounting departments, and there was no module for carrying out post-production analysis.”
“…in other words, we were constantly working at a disadvantage.”
After Implementing HiFlow
“By integrating all information into a single database, the system enables efficient day-to-day process control, optimizing production. Everyone in the company is linked to the job information at all levels—it makes managing the product and orders very easy.”
How HiFlow Helps FANO
A few more words from FANO’s owner…
“I love the business intelligence and analytics provided by the system. It gives us unrestricted access to information in real-time and offers us the possibility of making faster and more optimal business decisions.”
“The system suggests solutions, prevents mistakes and facilitates our workflow. HiFlow offers, for example, the functionality of quick product reprints.”
“Shop floor data produce an estimate, quote, and product order that is accurate and efficient.”
Question: What was one way HiFlow improved communications and cooperation between departments?
[FANO Jasinowicz] Oh, yes. A good example is the preview of the production plan, HiFlow’s Workflow Diagram. It is seen not only by the planner and scheduling but also by customer service. They are able to immediately inform the customer of the earliest possible date of delivery of our products.
Question: Does the HiFlow system meet all your expectations?
[FANO Jasinowicz] Unlike our previous one, HiFlow is a friendly, transparent, multi-window interface that provides instant access to current information at different levels of detail.
FIND OUT MORE. READ OUR CASE STUDY.
Visible, Comprehensive, Robust MES & IoT Solutions
MES and IoT features offer real-time data collected from sensors on machines, ensuring the most accurate and up-to-date information for business intelligence and reporting. And compliance.
- Connecting industrial packaging machines to a single database- and sharing real-time data – improves efficiency and reduces unplanned downtime.
- Monitor plate-making costs and lead-times, die availability, and condition
- Query warehouse nodes for information on inventory availability. With IoT, the system share data and inventory lists.
- Assess real-time shop floor costs and compare to estimated and production costs
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Choose an MIS/ERP for label converter companies with Industry 4.0 features, and introduce Smart Factory capabilities to your plant.
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