Pack Expo 2012: Optimizing Manufacturing Performance

Parsec measures far more than just down time and up time. What kind of quality KPI’s can you analyze? TrakSys offers detailed data on line quality. Can I see breakdown of rejects? Why am I experiencing poor quality? Improve productivity throughout your value chain.

Jim ChrzanVP, Content
Nov 29th, 2012
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