Setup history

What is meant by Setup history?

The term "setup history" refers to the recording and documentation of all setup processes performed on machines or production equipment over a specific period. The setup history includes detailed information about each setup process, including duration, involved resources, performed steps, and any disruptions that occurred. It serves to analyze the setup process, identify bottlenecks, and recognize optimization potentials to reduce setup times and increase machine availability.

Typical software functions in the area of "setup history":

1. Setup Process Documentation: Detailed recording of the performed setups, including timestamps, involved personnel, and used tools.
2. Setup Time Analysis: Evaluation of setup times to identify bottlenecks and improvement potentials in the setup process.
3. Reporting: Creation of reports and charts to visualize the setup history, enabling monitoring of setup process efficiency.
4. Disruption Logging: Documentation of disruptions during the setup process, including root cause analysis and recommendations for action.
5. Process Tracking: Tracking changes in setup processes over time to measure and document improvements.
6. Comparison of Setup Processes: Ability to compare different setups to identify best practices.
7. Setup Optimization: Support for optimizing setup processes by identifying inefficient steps and suggesting process improvements.
8. Integration with Production Planning: Linking the setup history with production planning to evaluate the impact of setup times on production capacity.
9. Training Needs Analysis: Identification of training needs based on the analysis of frequent setup problems and errors.
10. Real-Time Monitoring: Real-time capture of setup times to react immediately to deviations.

Examples of "Setup History":

1. Setup on August 15: Duration 45 Minutes, 3 Disruptions: A detailed record of a specific setup process with recorded issues and their duration.
2. Quick Setup on Machine X: 20% Time Savings Compared to Previous Month: Documentation of an optimized setup technique that led to significant time savings.
3. Setup History Shows Recurring Issues During Tool Change: Analysis of recurring problems during tool changes indicating a need for process improvement.
4. Setup with 2 Participants and Use of Special Tools: Recording of a special setup involving additional resources.
5. Longest Setup in Last Quarter: 90 Minutes Due to Missing Parts: Identification of the longest setup process for analysis of causes and improvement potentials.
6. Standardization of Setup Procedures After Setup History Analysis: Implementation of standardized setup processes based on insights from the setup history.