Understanding
Information Flow
Data utilization
Druid addressed the changing nature of
mechanical engineering strategies at a major
automaker. The company was shifting its
engineering strategy from a "fix the weakest
part" approach to one that focused on
"comparative durability." Druid
automated the capture of inspection and assembly
data at the companys engine
prototype-and-teardown plant, constructing
electronic and software interfaces to retrieve
data directly from sophisticated measuring
instruments. Druid integrated this with, then
replaced, a paper system which was not
appropriate to a comparative durability approach.
Druid put in place an ExcelTM
/ Oracle® solution, integral with plant
workflow, that operates whether or not the
network is up and provides "wear based"
data reduction with drill down to underlying
detail. The Druid solution presents the results
to the entire engineering community and can be
changed and extended as needed by mechanical
engineers, mechanics, machinists, and inspectors.
This system, which also laid the foundation for
ISO compliance, is being propagated throughout
the companys other engineering / prototype
operations.
Choosing the right technology and putting it
in the hands of the people who will use it
changes the way work gets done. For Druid,
understanding a companys mission and how it
uses information is the first step. By combining
an understanding of desired information flow with
a knowledge of the capabilities of available
technology, Druid is able to forge optimal
solutions.
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