Awards
Hobart Machined Products Receives PM100 Progressive Manufacturing Award 2011
Ellensburg, WA May 5, 2011 – Hobart Machined Products, a leading manufacturer of precision parts for the aerospace, medical, automotive and electronic industries, today announced the receipt of the “PM100 Progressive Manufacturing Award 2011” from Managing Automation magazine. The Managing Automation awards program recognizes manufacturers that are being progressive in their businesses, in the management of their operations and in the use of advanced technologies. This award will be presented to Hobart Machined Products at the Progressive Manufacturing Conference in Palm Beach, FL on May 11, 2011.
Early 2010, Hobart implemented a wireless RFID-based manufacturing intelligence solution based on the Omnitrol Networks software to track work orders through the different stages of manufacturing, and automate real-time notifications on jobs that had quality or delivery schedule impact. The solution also enables automation of the inventory and warehouse processes and virtually eliminates errors and uncertainty about stock levels, parts availability, and locations.
Hobart Machined Products is a solution-oriented, customer-focused manufacturer of precision parts and hardware. Hobart collaborates with customers to meet project specifications. Long-term customers worldwide rely on Hobart for exacting quality and project confidentiality in precision machining, design and engineering, prototype production, tooling fabrication and weldments, as well as complex mechanical and airframe assemblies. More than ever, Hobart needs to provide its customers and internal operations real-time visibility. The new RFID system significantly increases Hobart’s ability to meet the needs.
- Streamlined receiving, inventory, shipping, and returns of raw material, parts and finished products.
- Simplified the creation of customer and shop-floor work orders.
- Automated the kitting process based on bill of materials and parts inventories.
- Prioritized work orders based on customer demand, predictive analytics, and resource availability.
- Optimized manufacturing processes by projecting where work orders will be in the future.
- Automated report on customer and work orders.
The benefits from the new systems have been realized in the following areas:
About Hobart Machined Products, Inc
.Hobart Machined Products is a solution-oriented, customer-focused manufacturer of precision parts and hardware. Excelling in complex machining tasks, Hobart partners with customers to meet project specifications. Long-term customers worldwide rely on Hobart for exacting quality and project confidentiality in precision machining; high-end assemblies, design and engineering; prototype production; and tooling fabrication and weldments. For 32 years, Hobart has earned a global reputation for consistent performance ratings and customer service excellence for customers in the aerospace, medical, automotive and electronics industries. Additional information about the Company can be accessed from the Company’s web site at www.hobartmachined.com .
