Merlin Printing Reduces Waste and Improves Productivity Using CONNECT

Solution

Merlin installed SpencerMetrics (Booth N1613) CONNECT with AUTOMATER on its presses. Operators appreciated the convenience and usability of the data collection module, while management was able to monitor operations and perform detailed analyses of uptime and downtime activities.

After two years of use, the system continues to exceed Merlin’s expectations. Merlin is now able to compare repeat jobs, understand the different costs of each job version, track labor efficiency and waste, understand the reasons for variation, and get more production output in fewer hours. Real-time dashboards encourage press operators to work more productively, reduce management supervision, and provide clear shop floor visibility for preventative and corrective actions, avoiding downtime and associated delays.