Tomaž Žužel

Production Manager

The introduction of the Mestric system in our company has made it possible to automatically record work in the field of plastic injection moulding.
Now we manage to eliminate many errors during entering stocks into the system, we can closely monitor stock levels, also work planning is easier.

Better control of production through Mestric has allowed us to increase our welding efficiency by about 40% (we have increased the standard from 1100 pieces per shift to 1550 pieces per shift).

With Mestric we have reduced downtimes and optimize machine performance.
We see many opportunities to further expand the system and introduce it on other machines in production where we want to automate bureaucratic processes.

We decided to implement Mestric because we saw that our production data, such as OEE, scrap, and downtimes, was not accurate because it was always based only on data from groups of managers or production workers.
At the beginning we had a few questions on our minds "what would the Mestric system bring to the company, what if we could react immediately to an actual jam on the machine itself and not after 3, 6 or 24 hours."
With that thought in our heads, we began implementing Mestric into our production process and have actually reduced machine downtimes and increased employee productivity knowing that the manager can check machine performance anytime, anywhere and actually respond in real-time.

The Mestric system itself is very easy to use for both employees and managers and is flexible for various changes that occur during production.

Our OEE has increased by at least 4.3% in the last three years that we have started using the Mestric system. All the glory goes to the implementation of Mestric, because based on the accurate downtime data we are receiving from Mestric, we can create a corrective action plan for each individual machine, i.e. for each product.

Company KOPS PRO takes pride in its diversity and comprehensive offerings. Before Mestric, information relied on verbal agreements and the production manager's memory.

Now, they have a clear, transparent view of work order statuses, boosting efficiency.

The production manager says, "We're grateful to Mestric staff for their support and quick solutions during implementation. We've aimed for ease of use for all our users."

The Mestric system has significantly improved several key areas:
- Micro-Planning of Operations and Production: Enhanced planning, especially in varnishing, marks a major step forward.
- Optimization in the Cutting Department: Work is monitored and optimized based on material and energy consumption, enabling accurate calculations of time and materials.
- Material Flow Optimization: Real-time material tracking prevents shortages and optimizes raw material procurement.

"These improvements give us a holistic, realistic view of our production, essential for staying competitive. We'll upgrade system modules in the future to maintain our industry leadership."

Before implementing the Mestric system, production monitoring at Prima oprema d.o.o. was based primarily on manual records, verbal communication, and information provided by individual production managers. Due to the large number of different work operations and machines, it was not always possible to identify in time where bottlenecks, deviations from production standards, or delays in completing work orders were occurring.

With the introduction of the Mestric system, we gained better and more transparent real-time control over production. Using terminals and QR codes, employees record the start, interruption, and completion of individual operations, enabling us to monitor production quantities, time spent, downtime, and the efficiency of individual workstations more accurately.

The system has enabled us to identify bottlenecks more quickly, improve production planning, and respond promptly to deviations. Managers have a clear overview of the status of work orders, while employees have easier access to the information they need to carry out their work.

We have reduced the amount of manual record-keeping and gained reliable data that allows us to improve production standards, work organization, and machine utilization by 30%. We also see the system’s flexibility and versatility as a major advantage.

For us, Mestric is not just a production monitoring tool, but an important foundation for further digitalization, process automation, and data-driven decision-making.