Process improvement programmes

You need accurate and meaningful measurement in order to identify where change is needed and to assess the results of those changes. This includes:

• Measuring accurately so you can be confident of what you are observing
• Gathering enough data to provide statistical significance analysis/li>
• Collecting data in a timely manner so you achieve results without long delays/li>

Although it is not always the first parameter that comes to mind, weighing can be a very effective and reliable way of assessing other metrics. You may be able to assess from its weight whether an item is damaged or contaminated, if it is the wrong size, or if a coating has been applied incorrectly.

Identifying and eliminating root causes

Where you are working to eliminate a production problem, a programme of focused measurement can take you beyond the symptoms to identify root causes.

MX precision graders are flexible enough to fit at almost any point in your production. They can be used freestanding, to measure samples wherever required, or integrated at multiple points in your production to measure every item. Every weighing is recorded, and the data is immediately available for analysis, to support statistical process controls and to underpin continuous improvement.

Adapting for variability in inputs

If you work with natural products or raw materials that have an unavoidable degree of variability, you may achieve better, more consistent results by changing the production parameters to suit different sizes or types.

MX precision graders can divide raw materials or part-processed items into sub-groups according to weight. This allows you to adjust the process for each set, to ensure optimal results every time.