Some periods of machine idle time are perfectly normal and expected, for example, during changeovers. But in some instances, machines are idling when they should be producing, costing you money and reducing productivity. Guidewheel helps you monitor idling in real-time with Scoreboards displayed on the plant floor. It also helps you understand how much production time you’re losing to idling with Alerts, Tags and Pareto Analysis.
Key Guidewheel features:
Scoreboard | Pareto Analysis | Trends |
Visualize idle time trends inGuidewheel
How to use them:
Set up Alerts for idle time
Navigate to Issues tab > Alerts > New Alert
Set up Alerts for each machine to trigger if the machine is idling for an extended period of time. Create a tag to identify this type of Alert.
Configure the Alert to be sent to the right people at the right time. For example, you might only want to receive an alert when a machine is idling for over 10 minutes.
Preview how many Alerts would be triggered by the Alert you just created by clicking on “Preview” at the bottom left corner of the New Alert screen. If the volume is too high, adjust Alert settings.
It’s also best practice to monitor the volume of alerts received, so they don’t become overwhelming and get ignored.
Track performance in real-time
Display live shift view on Guidewheel Scoreboard on plant floor.
Train operators and supervisors to track performance using the Scoreboard so they know how they’re tracking to goals and can make adjustments throughout the shift to stay on-track.
Use Pareto Analysis to make a plan
Navigate to Issues tab > Analysis
See how much production time you’re losing to idling by reviewing the Pareto Analysis of Issues.
Filter by device to find out which machines are struggling so you know where to focus.
Work with operators to Identify whether they need coaching or there’s another issue that’s causing the machine to idle like a mechanical issue or lack of materials.
Implement process changes to reduce idle time.
Review and reward progress
Review Pareto Analysis in daily meetings to hold the team accountable to goals.
Consider offering rewards or incentives for operators with the best record of on-time starts.
Review Trends in weekly management meetings to track progress towards goals.