- 1. We discoverhidden costsavings.Energy WaterChemicals Waste
Treatment
2. A FEWOF OURCUSTOMERS....natural gas usage decreased 30%cut
cleanerconsumption by 17% per year for2 consecutive years
www.profitfinders.net 3. United States Department of Energy A
typical industrial facility can realize savings of up to25 percent
in process heating systems, up to 20 percent in steam systems, and
as much as 18 percent in motor systems.US Department of Energy -
Energy Savers Web Site www.energysavers.gov 4. TYPICAL
MANUFACTURING PROCESSES. Coating and Finishing OperationsWHO Metal
Forming Operations & Energy Tracking by ProcessHOW Waste
Treatment Optimization WE HELP. Plant Air and UtilitiesINCREASE
YOUR BOTTOM LINE. Reduction in Direct Utilities by Process
Reduction in Process Chemicals and Other Inputs Lower Scrap, Rework
and Rejects Benchmarking and Optimization by Shift Accelerated Line
Staff Training and Accountabilitywww.profitfinders.net 5. We put a
spotlight on a processto ensure waste is eliminated. WHAT GASWE DO.
ELECTRICITYWATERCHEMICALS eliminated over WASTE$100,000 of
wastetreatment costs We develop a way to measure processperformance
enabling continuous improvements. ...27% coolant usereduction
www.profitfinders.net 6. STEP 2.Data is captured andSTEP 1.
transferred through OURWe provide the latest the
Internet.proprietary hardware to PROCESS.measure a process. In God
we trust. All others must bring data. W. EDWARDS
DEMINGwww.profitfinders.net 7. STEP 4. We analyze the data and
identify opportunities for WE DRIVESTEP 3.continuous improvementWe
develop meaningfuland significant cost savings. CONTINUOUSreports
that are available IMPROVEMENTon-line, real-time. PROJECTS. In the
long run, men only hit what they aim at. Therefore, though you
should fail imme- diately, you had better aim at something high.
HENRY DAVID THOREAU www.profitfinders.net 8. BEFORE PROFIT FINDERS.
PHASE 1. OURProcesses typically see wide We catch anomalies in
real-time, RESULTS. variations. From this data,identifying
opportunities towe develop a benchmark for reduce process
variations andprocess improvement. establish a steady state
process. Its a funny thing 140140TEMPERATURE FTEMPERATURE F about
life; if you refuse to accept 135135 anything but the best, you
very130130 often get it. 125125 SOMERSET
MAUGHAMTIMETIMEwww.profitfinders.net 9. PHASE 2. PHASE 3. YOURWe
provide the reports, dataWe become the 24-hourand recommendations
towatchdog of your process PROCESStighten control limits andto
ensure your savings areWATCHDOG.reduce target usage.maintained over
time. 140 140 How long does itTEMPERATURE F TEMPERATURE F take you,
as a boss, 135 135 to achieve world class quality? Less than a 130
130 nanosecond to attain it, a lifetime of passionate 125 125
pursuit to maintain it.TIMETIME TOM PETERS www.profitfinders.net
10. OUR REPORTS. ACTIONABLEOur reporting tools are available
on-INFORMATION. line 24/7 through our Data Center...access
overviews of cost control to minute-by-minute process detail. Daily
summaries and weekly reports detailing process performance and
associated cost delivered to yourErrors using in-box.inadequate
data On-line access to real-time data.are much lessthan those
usingQuarterly program review in which we provideno data at
all.recommendations for process improvements.CHARLESBABBAGE We are
experts at converting data intousable/actionable
information.www.profitfinders.net 11. DATA CENTER.All reports are
generated from our intuitive dashboard.www.profitfinders.net 12.
DATA CENTER - MONTHLY BREAKDOWN. An example of natural gas Click on
any day to drill down to minute-by-minute
detailswww.profitfinders.net 13. DATA CENTER DAILY BREAKDOWN.An
example of minute-by-minute details overlaid with another
parameter.www.profitfinders.net 14. STATISTICAL ANALYSES. It is
easy to liewith statistics, but it is easier to lie without them.
CHARLES FREDERICK MOSTELLER www.profitfinders.net 15. LEAN SIX
SIGMA TOOLS. Calculating OEE WorksheetFill in the highlighted areas
with your production data for a single shift. In some cases, you
may haveto convert units to simplify the calculation. For example,
3600 PPH (Pieces per Hour) is 60 PPM(Pieces per Minute).Production
DataShift Length 8 Hours = 480 MinutesShort Breaks 2 Breaks @ 10
Minutes Each = 20 Minutes TotalDMAICMeal Break 1 Breaks @ 25
Minutes Each = 25 Minutes TotalDown Time 50 MinutesIdeal Run Rate80
PPM (Pieces Per Minute)Total Pieces19,271 PiecesReject Pieces423
PiecesD: Define: Process Maps, VOC, SIPOC, CTQ Tree, Kano
AnalysisSupport VariableCalculationResult M: Measure: VSM, OEE, Run
Charts, FMEA, SMED, Takt TimePlannedProduction Time Shift Length -
Breaks 435 Minutes A: Analysis: Control Charts, 5 Whys
AnalysisOperating TimePlanned Production Time - Down Time 385
MinutesGood Pieces Total Pieces - Reject Pieces 18,848 PiecesI:
Improve: Kaizen Event, Setup Reduction, 5-S Program, Error
Proofing, TPMC: Control: QC Process Chart, Before & After
ChartsOEE FactorCalculation My OEE%AvailabilityOperating Time /
Planned Production Time88.51%Performance (Total Pieces / Operation
Time) / Ideal Run Rate62.57%Quality Good Pieces / Total
Pieces97.80%Overall OEE Availability x Performance x
Quality54.16%WorldOEE FactorClass My
OEE%Availability90.00%88.51%Performance 95.00%62.57%Quality
99.90%97.80%Overall OEE 85.00%54.16%www.profitfinders.net 16.
ALARMS AND LIMITS.Alarm emails allow for remote
monitoring.CONTINUOUSIMPROVEMENT. There are two kinds of
statistics: the kind you look up and the kind you make up. REX
STOUTwww.profitfinders.net 17. OUR PEOPLE. Experienced chemists,
engineersYOURand process managers on one teamRESOURCES. to help you
save money.Our IT and installation engineers tailor your system to
deliver reliable and informative reporting designed specifically
for your process. Science is made upwith facts, as a houseWe
dedicate an engineer to review your data weekly is with stones. But
acollection of facts is no and lead quarterly program review
meetings to identify more a science than easy to implement cost
saving ideas. a heap of stones is ahouse.Our entire team is
dedicated to ensure you maximizeJULES HENRI your savings and your
process never slips back to less POINCAR than optimal
performance.www.profitfinders.net 18. OUR PRICING.PRICING.A low
cost, low risk way to outsource continuousimprovement projects.
Monthly Fee For A Typical Project Is $1,500It is a capitalmistake
to NO LONG-TERM COMMITMENT REQUIREDtheorize beforeone has
data.Insensibly one We Provide All Hardware, Software &
Firmwarebegins to twistfacts to suittheories, instead First Two
Months Are Used As Baselineof theories tosuit facts. Cost Savings
Tracked To Ensure Program Is
Self-FundingSHERLOCKHOLMESwww.profitfinders.net 19. WHAT WE NEED
FROM YOU.WHAT WENEED FROM On-site assistance installing our system.
YOU.Input on appropriate cost benchmarks to be used for future cost
saving calculations.Desire to improve and save money!There is
nothing souseless as doingefficiently thatwhich should notbe done
at all.PETER DRUCKER www.profitfinders.net 20. We add proprietary
sensors to measure allmportant process parametersWe collect,
organize & report back dataMassachusetts Institute of
TechnologyWe review your data to initiate process improvementsWe
identify improvements that provide the fastest ROIbeen concerned
more about manufacturers have primarilyWe deliver cost savings
documentation cycle time than with how much energy price, quality,
and their manufacturing processes consume.Study led by Dr. Timothy
Gutowski of MIT Funded by the National Science Foundation 21. A FEW
MOREOF OURCUSTOMERS. The wise man bridges the gap by laying out the
path by means of which he can get from where he is to where he
wants to go. JOHN PIERPONT MORGANwww.profitfinders.net 22. To
schedule an online demonstrationof how Profit Finders can help you
meetyour continuous improvement and cost reduction goals...Call
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