NOVEMBER 2023LIFE SCIENCES REVIEW 19Number of errors: Tracking the number of errors that occur during a process can help identify areas where automation might be able to improve accuracy and quality. Mature technologies such as MES are applied to document Records in the Medical Device Industry. Machine Vision and AI for Quality Control and Inspections. Companies suffering from a low performance of suppliers can use MES to accept/reject incoming parts or use vision Systems to match scripts containing the control plans for the component shown at the instrument and perform the measuring routines automatically. With all the data collected without human intervention, the number of errors reduces drastically, and data can be aggregated to populate supplier scorecards, and release material-reducing inventories among other benefits. Process efficiency: Organizations can also measure the efficiency of a process by tracking metrics such as the time it takes to complete a task or the number of steps involved in a process. Automation helps to streamline processes and improve efficiency freeing up employees to focus on higher-value work. A company that needs to increase capacity or improve productivity will rely on classic expressions of automation such as robotic cells or integrated electromechanical solutions. Other KPIs may include Return on Investment to measure the financial performance of an automation initiative or Process adoption to measure how well automation technologies are being adopted by the employees.Regardless of the KPI that best suits your organization, once the goals for the different manufacturing or business processes are declared, a plan of action that outlines the specific steps you will take to achieve your goal is required. A roadmap over the next five years will help you to communicate, budget and resources accordingly. Continuous monitoring of progress and a constant look at outside factors such as new technologies will allow you to refine your strategy year after year.The common error companies suffer from when implementing an automation strategy is the lack of a leading indicator that shows progress aligned with the overall strategy of the organization. Another typical error is to deploy automation in places where you don't need it because of atomized local strategies. But by far, the most widespread error is the industry 3.0 thinking that creates separate strategies for digital and automation with different goals, roadmaps, and resources just to realize later that both are two legs of the same body. In conclusion, automation KPIs are an important tool for world-class organizations looking to optimize the deployment and maintenance of automation technologies. By tracking key metrics, organizations can identify areas for improvement, measure the impact of automation initiatives, and make informed decisions. Automation is ANY technology or Cyber-Physical System by which a process is performed with minimal human assistance
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