CC-02-150 IMPROVED DECISION MAKING THROUGH BETTER APPLICATION INTEGRATION

Description:

This paper describes Cevolution's implementation of an integrated manufacturing execution system from Honeywell, which ties plant production directly to enterprise objectives. It outlines the advantages of integrating information and execution applications to ensure greater employee collaboration, better decision-making, and improved financial results. It also discusses how the following obstacles were overcome during the successful implementation of this project: �� Grassroots facility with no operating history �� Unique processes that have both continuous and batch characteristics �� Need to combine selected information from new plant and existing pilot plant �� Integrating data from several vendors including a third party LIMS system, ERP linkages (SAP) and bar code systems to track the movement of lots through the system. Our solution provides Cevolution the ability to accurately plan and schedule operations, and verify and resolve any production errors and measurement inconsistencies. With a solid connection to its ERP system, the ConocoPhillips plant optimizes production planning by acting on accurate information related to production requirements and material production consumption. Production Scheduling is based on approved planned production runs received from the ERP system. Tracking of batches and lots and integration with the Laboratory Information Management System provides the ConocoPhillips plant access to accurate lab data for each lot / batch to meet product specifications and improve plant performance. The solution provides visibility to information across the plant, thereby enabling employee collaboration and timely decision-making. Another key benefit of the system is that anticipated manufacturing improvements in the future will only require configuration changes, not significant overhauls.