Founded in March 1990, Mildef Crete Inc. employs around 320 people and operates a factory in Shenkeng, New Taipei City. The company manufactures rugged notebook computers and also runs a retail chain specializing in notebooks. Dedicated to a “customer-first” philosophy, Mildef Crete focuses on improving product performance and value through continuous innovation.
The company’s current product lines and development focus include:
Commercial notebook computers and peripherals
Ruggedized notebook computers
Ruggedized vehicle-mounted computers
Ruggedized keyboards
Ruggedized tablets
Ruggedized displays
Ruggedized communication testing computers
Ruggedized PDAs
ManufacturingBottleneck
1.Manual time reporting leads to delayed information and analysis challenges.
2.Disparate production forms prevent data integration.
3.Paper and Excel-based records hinder searchability, traceability, and data compilation for audits.
4.Manufacturing quality issues are not easily detected in real time.
5.Production data correlation requires significant manual effort.
6.Lack of shop floor transparency limits real-time awareness.
Implementation benefits
Quality Control of Incoming Materials (IQC)
Create Incoming Quality Control (IQC) documentation
Challenge
Manual processing of incoming material inspection data hinders filing and searching.
Countermeasures
Use a QMS system for document creation, inspection standards management, and data recording.
Production Traceability
Monitor machine production status by lot number.
Challenge
In the past, sales had to physically check with the production line to obtain progress updates.
Countermeasures
Entering the production lot number in the work order status inquiry will provide the production status of each serial number.
Monitor machine production status by lot number.
Challenge
Product defects require searching through paper records for maintenance history or work procedures.
Countermeasures
The machine production record query allows tracking of assembly and testing personnel, material replacements, and their reasons, enabling data analysis for yield improvement.
ObjectiveSummary
Improve shop floor visibility and control.
ERP integration for seamless production and shipping.
Product flow control for process integrity.
Non-conforming product management.
Boost shop floor responsiveness and efficiency.
Serial numbers expedite production flow.
Work order assignments clarify production tasks for shop floor staff.
Implement product quality traceability.
Real-time production reporting provides immediate status updates.