5 Reasons to Partner with an Established MIS / MES Provider
SOFTWARE & SYSTEMS BUILD OR BUY ?
HARFORD CONTROL
5 Reasons to Partner with an Established MIS / MES Provider
During the first half of 2023 , 56 food and drink companies went into administration , constituting 9 % of the total UK administrations for this year according to Food Manufacture . The manufacturing sector has been under significant cost pressure due to Brexit , the pandemic and the war in Ukraine .
To boost productivity and save costs , businesses increasingly develop in-house software . Yet , for true cost savings , in-house development has proven ineffective and costly . Here ’ s why :
1 . Managing Uncertain Risks and Costs
Developing an in-house system presents great risks of exceeding the project ’ s scope , budget , and timelines , which could even threaten to put the business into administration . McKinsey reveals that IT projects exceed budgets by 45 %, timelines by 7 %, and deliver only 56 % of expected value . Opting for customisable off-the-shelf MIS / MES solutions smartly saves time , resources and risk .
2 . Balancing Integration and Scalability
Complex factory operations require diverse improvement areas . Building homegrown systems diverts time and capital . However , comprehensive MIS / MES solutions like Harford ’ s deliver real-time insights across the factory , enhancing production with quality , performance , labour , wastage and energy data available in one system . Inhouse system development has proven time and again to be the most costly solution .
3 . Amplifying Real-Time Data Analytics
Can internal dashboards prompt action ? Does a 65 % to 40 % OEE drop matter ? In-house software often lacks root cause analysis for data-driven decisions . In contrast , Harford ’ s MIS / MES system tracks production end-to-end , offering granular insights for swift root cause identification . Both managers and operators leverage real-time data for instant actionable responses , ensuring lasting solutions , rather than short lived ‘ quick fixes ’.
Opting for a reliable solution provider is more cost-effective and offers scalable benefits .
4 . Ensuring Reliable Maintenance and Support
All systems demand training , but staff turnovers create extra challenges for inhouse developers . Opting for dedicated solution providers , like Harford , ensures 24 / 7 local support across 6 continents . Expert engineers offer rapid responses and on-site help if needed .
5 . Focusing on Continuous Improvement
In-house advancement demands ongoing research and development , but what if the system developer has left the company ? Engaging solution suppliers reallocates internal resources for innovation . Harford invests in MIS / MES systems annually , continually adapting to customer needs and market trends .
Customer Success Stories : Tangible Savings
Don ’ t just take our word ; hear from our client : “ One year after implementation and Harford has supported us in reducing our bottling losses to less than 0.1 % and has taken our overall end to end liquid losses down by more than 50 %. This alone has delivered sufficient savings back to the business to pay for Harford .” --- Tony Brewerton , Plant Director , Loch Lomond Distillers
Embrace Cost-Effective Transformation
Opting for a reliable solution provider is more cost-effective and offers scalable benefits : risk and cost monitoring , advanced functionality , real-time insights and continuous improvement .
Meet us on Stand B46 at the PPMA event to explore how we can drive your continuous improvement and competitive edge .
For further information , please visit www . harfordcontrol . com
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