Myth #1: SPC Software Takes Months to Implement
When we talk about 5 Myths About SPC Software we have to admit that Statistical Process Control (SPC) software involves many complex calculations to ensure that your processes are in control and within your customers’ specifications, implementing SPC software does not need to be a long complicated process.
“The reason we selected Synergy was because file creation literally takes minutes,” said Chris Gauthier, Quality Manager for Multicircuits.
“The fastest thing I’ve ever done was to set up 60 tables in 2 days,” commented Bob Hyland, Process Engineer for Acme Aerospace.
Myth #2: SPC Software is Difficult to Use and Understand
SPC software should require minimal training and be easy-to-use.
“We have found the software to be easy-to-use and straightforward. Using Synergy, we are easily able to train our junior operators who do not have any SPC experience,” said Fedele D’Alessandro, General Manager for LMPsrl.
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Myth #3: SPC Software is Not Conducive to Varying Production Environments
“We needed the ability to adapt on the fly for different run sizes. For us, Synergy is just simpler. Because we have short runs, being able to track it and tell me when something is trending out-of-control or out-of-specification is important, during those few hours. It also gives me the ability to compare previous runs,” said Wayne Maurer, Quality Manager for MET Plastics.
Because every production environment is different, SPC software can accommodate production environments of any size on a local or global scale.
“We run 5 packaging lines a day with products running in the thousands. If we can reduce our range by a gram, that saves us a ton of money. Without Synergy, we would not be able to set such tight tolerances,” said Tim Stutzman, Manufacturing Systems Analyst for Oregon Freeze Dry.
Myth #4: SPC Software Only Affects the Quality Department
SPC Software data benefits the entire company. Data collection and analysis begins with your suppliers and is continuously monitored until shipped to your customers.
“Now that we have the analysis in a user-friendly format, we are using Synergy as our communication tool. By viewing a capability chart, everyone can immediately tell how things are going, “ said April Lusk, Director of Quality for Trident Precision Manufacturing.”
Synergy software gave the definitive objective measurements, in real-time, to improve quality and communication with our suppliers,” said Dan Heimann Quality Manager for MASS Precision.
“Sometimes we are asked to send materials directly to the ship yards. These are usually orders with a fast turnaround. Because the data is readily available, we can provide all the documentation quickly along with the products we are shipping out,” said Bob Batsche, Quality Manager for Carlisle & Finch Co.
Myth #5: SPC Software Does Not Provide a Rapid Return on Investment (ROI)
Elegant SPC software can be easily implemented and operators can promptly begin improving processes. Your company can immediately begin reducing scrap, rework, production downtime and realize a rapid ROI for your SPC software investment.
“Once we implemented Synergy, we immediately saw results. For us, a process that used to take a day was reduced to an hour and ½. Synergy easily paid for itself in a couple of weeks,” said Bob Hayes, VP of Engineering Services for Foam Design.
“Synergy ensures we make good parts and keep the cost of defects down. We found that the product paid for itself in 4 months,” said Dan Heimann Quality Manager for MASS Precision.
