{"id":13532,"date":"2019-12-12T04:00:39","date_gmt":"2019-12-12T10:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.insta-pro.com\/?p=13532"},"modified":"2019-11-27T15:05:30","modified_gmt":"2019-11-27T21:05:30","slug":"you-cant-improve-what-you-dont-measure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/insta-pro.spinudev.com\/en\/blog\/engineeringandmaintenance\/you-cant-improve-what-you-dont-measure\/","title":{"rendered":"You can\u2019t improve what you don\u2019t measure"},"content":{"rendered":"

On a daily basis, we assist many customers optimize their extrusion operations.\u00a0 They may be concerned with meal performance, low productivity, or other issues.\u00a0 Details like motor amperage, temperature, or residual oil content is extremely helpful for troubleshooting and finding solutions.\u00a0 Feedback like this is invaluable, but only if it is available.\u00a0 Like troubleshooting, how can you improve your operation without first knowing where you are?\u00a0 That being said, where do you start?<\/p>\n

Start tracking<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s no time like the present, and if data isn\u2019t available for what you\u2019re trying to improve, you need to create it.\u00a0 In the beginning, it\u2019s always better to track too much instead of too little.\u00a0 This can be applied anywhere in the business that is looking for insight and efficiencies.\u00a0 How many tons of meal were processed?\u00a0 What is the residual oil in my meal?\u00a0 Why am I losing production?\u00a0 Without tracking and logging the data, it\u2019s very difficult to determine the correct course of action.<\/p>\n

Analyze the data<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Spreadsheets are the easiest way to digest data.\u00a0 Information can be classified, filtered, and graphed for easier communication and reference.\u00a0 Trends over time can be established and correlated to related data.\u00a0 Perhaps you notice that meal oil residuals increase during certain times of the year which correspond to a particular variety that is purchased during this time.\u00a0 Another example may be increased urease levels in the meal, indicating improper extrusion temperature and possible part wear.\u00a0 Rather than revisiting the same issue over and over again, use data to help drive your decisions.<\/p>\n

Develop a plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The data you collect is only as useful as you make it.\u00a0 To make effective use of the data, the analysis must be used to drive decisions.\u00a0 The data is the justification for a decision.\u00a0 Let\u2019s assume you\u2019ve determined that productivity is low when spare part inventory is low.\u00a0 Digging into this further, you find that reduced productivity is due to waiting for spare parts to arrive.\u00a0 This forces the discussion of how much part inventory to have on hand to avoid downtime, which can help increase productivity, which can help justify the costs needed to purchase additional inventory.<\/p>\n

Automation<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Having data and using it effectively is key when trying to make improvements.\u00a0 Going by intuition and instinct can work but is not 100% reliable.\u00a0 Software is available for certain applications that can help automate this process, like our PIP system.\u00a0 This automatically logs extrusion performance data and can also store nutritional information from our PIA, making reviewing data and trends much easier.\u00a0 Other programs may be available depending on the equipment and system you wish to analyze.<\/p>\n

Use data to drive and make rational, justified decisions.\u00a0 Log the data, properly analyze it, then implement a plan.\u00a0 Use this to drive improvements in your operation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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