Rockwell Automation's RSBizWare software package simplifies data collection by interfacing with modern PLC systems, Field I/O, Serial Output Devices, Measurement Equipment and most other OPC-enabled equipment.

RSBizWare is the only tool that can quickly and economically set the improvement process in motion. What separates RSBizWare from the pack is the ability to drill down into the quality and productivity aspects of the process to obtain data on each individual part. This is 100% Traceability!

Real-time data is necessary to make real-time decisions! One of the keys to RSBizWare is that it stores several hundred pieces of process, timing and test data points for each part made. Through our easy to follow query screen, you can quickly view both raw data and automatically generated graphs & charts for instant analysis.

All of the functions built in to RSBizWare feed important data into Continuous Process Improvement effort

RSBizWare puts Productivity Metrics, Process Capability CpK Data, Quality Percentages, Real-Time Measurements, Downtime Analysis and SPC charts all together to build a clear picture of what is really happening.

RSBizWare supports Lean Manufacturing initiatives by providing process efficiency data that can be used to make informed decisions, rather than guesses, on the best methods to manufacture your product. The data collection feature in Intelligent Assembly records all of the quality and timing information available in a production process (no more stopwatches necessary).

RSBizWare tracks all measurable quality metrics. A review of this data reveals not only the trouble spots, but also helps determine the proper solutions. The quality metric in RSBizWare is defined as parts good ÷ parts total.

RSBizWare records start time and finish time of each production operation. This data allows calculation of work time and move time as well as determination of process bottlenecks and actual/average cycle times. This allows calculation of a performance metric defined as actual rate ÷ planned (or TAKT) rate.

RSBizWare allows the input of manufacturing schedules and tracks the time and reason that the process is not operating. Availability is actual run time v. planned run time. Tracking availability also helps you track downtime problems and occurrences.

Effectiveness is defined as Quality x Performance x Availability. A well-run Lean company should have an effectiveness of 90+%. Most, unfortunately, are much lower in the 30%-60% range. Intelligent Assembly’s continuous monitoring of Effectiveness prevents the surprise of missed shipments and allows properly focused continuous improvement efforts.