A global tyre manufacturer used WorkfloPlus to support consistent machine setup, changeovers and other repeatable production tasks.
Structured digital work instructions gave operators a clear process to follow at the point of work, while completed jobs created a report showing the checks and information recorded along the way.
About the customer
The customer is a global tyre manufacturer operating in a high-volume production environment where equipment setup, quality checks and repeatable processes all play an important part in maintaining consistent production.
During its use of WorkfloPlus, the manufacturer digitised a wide range of shop-floor procedures covering machine setup, production checks, calibration, cleaning, inspection and training.
At a glance
Standardising machine setup and changeovers with WorkfloPlus
Machine setup is an important part of manufacturing, particularly where equipment needs to be prepared or adjusted for different production requirements.
The manufacturer used WorkfloPlus to turn defined setup and changeover procedures into step-by-step digital work instructions that operators could follow while carrying out the work.
This gave operators a clear sequence to work through and supported a consistent approach to repeatable setup and changeover tasks.
Connecting machine setup with production quality checks
Setting up the equipment is only one part of the process. Manufacturers also need confidence that the resulting production meets the required standard.
Following setup or changeover, WorkfloPlus was also used for production and quality checks, helping operators confirm that the resulting production met the required checks before the process moved on.
This created a clear connection between preparing the equipment and checking the output that followed, with both activities supported through structured digital processes.
Supporting calibration and equipment procedures
The same approach extended into calibration and other repeatable equipment procedures.
Digital work instructions gave operators a clear process to follow for calibration, setup and equipment-related checks, helping the manufacturer apply the same structured approach across different types of work.
WorkfloPlus was also used for supporting activities such as equipment cleaning, inspections and training procedures, providing a consistent way to deliver defined processes directly where the work was taking place.
Creating a clear report of completed work
As each digital process was completed, the information entered during the task was brought together in the resulting report.
That gave the manufacturer a clear view of the process followed and the checks completed, keeping the instructions and the finished work connected.
For repeatable tasks such as machine setup, calibration and quality checks, the completed report provided a clear view of how the process was carried out.
The result: a repeatable process from setup to production
During its use of WorkfloPlus, the tyre manufacturer applied structured digital processes across a broad range of production and equipment activities.
Machine setup, changeovers, quality checks and calibration could all be supported through the same digital approach, giving operators clear instructions while creating a report of the completed work.
That gave the manufacturer a repeatable digital approach to the setup, checks and equipment procedures that support day-to-day production.
Standardising machine setup across manufacturing
The same challenge exists anywhere production equipment needs to be prepared, adjusted or checked before work begins.
Operators need to know the correct setup process, the required checks need to be completed and the finished task needs to be visible afterwards.
WorkfloPlus gives manufacturers a structured way to deliver those procedures digitally, helping connect machine setup, production checks and the report showing how the work was completed.
Find out more
Digital Work Instructions: See how WorkfloPlus gives operators clear, step-by-step guidance for machine setup, changeovers and repeatable production tasks.
Manufacturing: Explore how WorkfloPlus supports consistent execution, quality checks and traceability across manufacturing operations.
Inspections: See how digital checks and evidence capture can support quality, equipment and production inspections at the point of work.