Unlock the full potential of your operations with our expert consulting services & software.
Specializing in manufacturing automation, manufacturing test
systems, and warehouse production.
Rugged Solutions Process
Core:
Analysis
- Focus: Identify bottlenecks and unlock potential through process analysis.
- On-site process review.
Detailed process analysis report. - Prioritized list of improvement opportunities.
- Estimated potential ROI for each identified improvement.
timeline: 2-4 weeks turnaround.
Cornerstone:
Event Acquisition & Recording
- Focus: Establish a robust data cornerstone for taking action.
- Implement an event-driven data collection system.
- Secure data collection and reporting system.
- Timeline: 6-8 weeks turnaround.
Hammer:
Actionable Results
- Focus: Optimize performance and drive continuous improvement through data and action.
- Make measurable improvements to OEE, quality, cycle times, and worker productivity/ergonomics.
- ROI driven investment. Let’s talk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What industries does Rugged Solutions serve?
Rugged Solutions primarily serves the automotive manufacturing industry. But our experience is in manufacturing and warehousing. In general, this process can apply to you if you are similar.
Who owns the software data or information produced?
All software is licensed to your company and open for your use or modification. You can do what you want with the software, or Rugged Solutions can provide maintenance and continuation services.
Maintenance and Support?
Rugged Solutions is blessed to serve you for as long as you want or need. We engineer systems to be maintained and in operation for long periods of time – in some cases, 20+ years. After 20 years, technology has typically moved on…
What geographic region does Rugged Solutions serve?
Rugged Solutions primarily serves Michigan and the surrounding states of Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. However, with remote technology, there is no reason Rugged Solutions can’t serve you anywhere in the United States. We have many customers in TN, NY, UT, CA, SC, etc.
What is the typical client size that Rugged Solutions serves?
Rugged Solutions serves a variety of clients. We have produced prototyping solutions for startup companies that operate lean and mean and Fortune 50 companies with massive budgets.
Standard Operating Procedures?
Rugged Solutions serves a variety of clients. We have produced prototyping solutions for startup companies that operate lean and mean and Fortune 50 companies with massive budgets.
Case Studies
Master Problem-Solvers in Industrial Software & Automation Engineering We will guide and coach you to great solutions that work.
Warehouse Control system
ASRS Warehouse Control System Success: Streamlining Aluminum Roll Handling
Intro: Our client, an ASRS crane system integrator, sought to optimize operations for an aluminum roll storage and shipping facility.
Assembly, Tester and OEE
ASRS Warehouse Control System Success: Streamlining Aluminum Roll Handling
A local furniture manufacturer, sought to transform their decades-old manual product assembly process.
Assembly, Tester, and OEE
ASRS Warehouse Control System Success: Streamlining Aluminum Roll Handling
Intro: Our client, an ASRS crane system integrator, sought to optimize operations for an aluminum roll storage and shipping facility.
Electrical Tester UL962A
Hand-Built to High-Volume: Automating a Complex, Multi-Stage Assembly Process
A local furniture manufacturer, sought to transform their decades-old manual product assembly process.
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