TMS-Pars

Bar Code Data Capture System

ACCURATE INFORMATION IS THE KEY TO SUCCESS

Without accurate information, it is difficult to fully appraise the TRUE cost of manufacturing in areas such as:-

• Downtime

• Reworking due to faults

• Machine and Labour Costs

• Machine and Labour Efficiencies

With accurate information, it becomes possible to improve processes that, in turn, reduce downtime and enhances product quality. This enables a reduction in reworking and scrap costs whilst increasing efficiencies. In order to do this, information must be easy and cost effective to collect.

TMS-PARS     Portable Analysis and Reporting System

Developed by Telford Management Services, TMS-PARS is a comprehensive data collection tool, utilising state of the art barcode technology and powerful "Windows" based software designed to record and analyse a wide range of activities, including:-

• Quality Inspection

• Downtime Analysis

• Job Booking/Costing

• Re-Engineering Analysis

With easy to use, portable data capture devices, TMS-PARS enables data to be collected electronically (eliminating the need for manual data entry). Collected data is then downloaded to a computer where it is collated and analysed. A wide range of reports and charts can then be generated to display the collected information in an easy to understand format using variable analysis parameters. TMS-Pars can be an integral part of TQM or continuous improvement initiatives.

THE BENEFITS

Benefits gained by utilising this system in order to fully appraise the TRUE cost of manufacturing are:-

• SPEED  Data is electronically downloaded giving instant access to reports.

• REAL TIME  Collection of data is as events happen giving reliable results.

• ACCURATE  No manual entry of data via keyboard.

• FLEXIBLE  TMS-PARS can be used to collect virtually any type of data.

• PORTABLE  Data capture units can be moved between machines or projects.

• SIMPLE  Easy to install and implement no wiring or heavy resource equipment required.

• REPORT GENERATOR  Allows the system to grow as requirements change.

CONCLUSIONS

TMS-PARS is an extremely user-friendly system which eliminate inaccurate manual data collection, input and analysis. TMS-PARS also produces extremely flexible reports in a "Windows" environment giving a popular and cost effective system.

If appropriate TMS will use TMS-PARS to collect data during projects commissioned by a client.