Founded in 1999, Ice Industries is a deep drawn steel stamping manufacturer that specializes in pressure vessels and automotive components, and serves nearly every major HVAC and refrigeration manufacturer in North America.
If you have a fire extinguisher in your house or business, it may have come from Ice Industries.
Real-time Visibility Helps Ice Industries Accurately Track Inventory
Collecting accurate numbers through Nulogy Smart Factory’s production monitoring system helped Ice Industries ensure accountability and make data driven decisions about their inventory and OEE in real time.
Before working with Smart Factory, Ice Industries would write off up to $100,000 during inventory physicals.
In the first inventory physical after implementing Smart Factory, the write off for the same plant location was $0.
Ice Industries Needed A Smart Factory Solution
The Problem:
Bennett Bishop, Director of Operations & Finance at Ice Industries, had a data visibility problem. Operators had a difficult time clocking into a job and providing the correct production data, which led to mismatched labor utilization, inaccurate production numbers and headaches for the team. The only way he could retrieve the missing data was to call the operations team, then take time to analyze the information that was relayed back. Time was wasted, goals were missed and scrap rates were out of control.
These challenges were compounded by the added complication of managing the financials and differing production models of Ice Industries‘s five plant locations across the U.S. and Mexico. The company needed a transparent, centralized data of record that could be easily accessed and reported upon.
Goals:
Bennett reached out to us for a production monitoring system so he could make data driven decisions about inventory and operational costs with:
- Real Time Data and Accurate Production Numbers
- Accountability without the Errors of Manual Counting
- Ability to Analyze Historical Data
Outcomes:
Enhanced Operational Efficiency: Ice Industries experienced significant improvements in operational efficiency through the implementation of Nulogy Smart Factory. This included streamlining production processes, reducing downtime, and optimizing equipment utilization to maximize productivity.
Real-time Monitoring and Insights: Nulogy Smart Factory’s dashboard provided Ice Industries with real-time monitoring and actionable insights into their manufacturing operations. This allowed them to proactively identify and address issues on the factory floor, minimize disruptions, and improve overall performance.
Increased Competitiveness: By leveraging Smart Factory, Ice Industries was able to enhance its competitiveness in the market. The improved operational efficiency, enhanced visibility, and data-driven decision-making enabled the company to meet customer demands more effectively, drive innovation, and maintain a competitive edge in the manufacturing industry.
