Role of Computerized management system
Computerized Management Systems (CMS) automate most of the logistical functions
performed by maintenance staff and management. CMS systems come with many options
and have many advantages over manual maintenance tracking systems. Depending on the
complexity of the system chosen, typical CMS functions may include the following: Work
order generation, prioritization, and tracking by equipment/component. Historical tracking
of all work orders generated which become sortable by equipment, date, person
responding, etc. Tracking of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities. Storing of
maintenance procedures as well as all warranty information by component. Storing of all
technical documentation or procedures by component. Real-time reports of ongoing work
activity. Calendar or run-time-based preventive maintenance work order generation.
Capital and labor cost tracking by component as well as shortest, median, and longest
times to close a work order by component. Complete parts and materials inventory control
with automated reorder capability. One of the greatest benefits of the CMS is the
elimination of paperwork and manual tracking activities, thus enabling the building staff to
become more productive. It should be noted that the functionality of a CMS lies in its
ability to collect and store information in an easily retrievable format. A CMS does not
make decisions, rather it provides the manager with the best information to affect the
operational efficiency of a facility. Benefits to implement a CMS include the following:
Detection of impending problems before a failure occurs resulting in fewer failures and
customer complaints. Achieving a higher level of planned maintenance activities that
enables a more efficient use of staff resources. Affecting inventory control enabling better
spare parts forecasting to eliminate shortages and minimize existing inventory.
Maintaining optimal equipment performance that reduces downtime and results in longer
equipment life.
Frito lay Manufacturing Insights
Frito Lay focuses in on four key areas with production. The first focus is top quality
ingredients. They believe you cannot have the highest quality product without the highest
quality ingredients. The next key area is a strict adherence to recipes based on consumer
preference. They value their consumer’s interests and concerns religiously. The next focus
is to strictly follow product parameters in production. They are constantly monitoring the
facility and product as well as overall productions. The final focus is the end quality. They
put their products through a quality control where they examine product twice per shift.
Non-analytical tests are performed, such as examining the texture and taste of the internal
