Electronics Manufacturing
From Korean
The client is a foreign-invested manufacturer in the electronics industry, operating several large-scale production lines and supplying precision components for global partners. With growing production demand and complex manufacturing processes, the client aimed to enhance operational transparency, optimize line efficiency, and standardize performance management across departments. By pursuing digital transformation, the client sought a smart factory solution that could unify data, enable real-time visibility, and improve productivity through automated monitoring and analytics.
The client aimed to implement a real-time production monitoring system (MES) to enhance visibility and operational efficiency across all assembly lines.
Required seamless integration with the existing ERP system to synchronize data from planning, production, and quality control.
The system needed to provide instant updates on key metrics such as OEE, productivity, downtime, and line performance.
A centralized dashboard was required to give managers real-time visibility into operations and alert them to bottlenecks or deviations.
The solution had to be scalable and configurable, ensuring adaptability for multiple product variations and production lines.
Before implementing NxFactory’s solution, several issues limited productivity and traceability:
Lack of on-site visibility resulted in delayed progress tracking and late order delivery.
Fragmented and manual data collection across different systems (ERP, Excel, production logs) caused inconsistencies and limited traceability.
Extended production cycles without early warnings led to frequent downtime and lower productivity.
Manual issue handling in quality control, maintenance, and logistics slowed response times and reduced efficiency.
Limited analytical capabilities prevented management from gaining a comprehensive, data-driven view of production performance.
To address the client’s production inefficiencies, NTQ Factory implemented the NxFactory Smart Manufacturing System – a comprehensive real-time monitoring and optimization platform that enhances factory-wide visibility and operational control.
Real-time Shopfloor Monitoring: NxFactory provides an on-site monitoring system that tracks all production activities in real time, helping supervisors optimize operations and ensure consistent output across multiple product variants.
Production Planning & Progress Control: The system enables synchronized planning and execution, monitoring line progress and product variations through digital tracking and QR code-based data capture.
Defect and Downtime Management: Real-time alerts and dashboards help identify root causes of downtime and eliminate up to 10 common manual errors, leading to reduced production delays and waste.
Predictive Maintenance & Equipment Readiness: NxFactory introduces pre-operation checklists and predictive analysis to ensure machines are always production-ready, minimizing unplanned downtime.
Performance Analytics & KPI Tracking: The platform automatically calculates key performance indicators such as OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and DLE (Daily Line Efficiency), providing visualized reports on productivity, cycle time, and line utilization.
Data-Driven Insights & Reporting: Comprehensive dashboards support management in making informed, data-driven decisions — from production planning to efficiency evaluation — in alignment with smart manufacturing standards.
45
Production lines across 3 workshops were fully connected and monitored in real time.
17%
Reduction in downtime
5
Monthly output increased by over 5 million units
Centralized and Transparent Data Management: A unified monitoring system improved transparency, responsiveness, and overall production visibility across all workshops. Managers can now access consolidated dashboards to monitor OEE, DLE, and production performance in one place.
Maximize Efficiency: Production cycle time was reduced , while downtime decreased significantly thanks to instant alerts and automated root-cause analysis. This improvement enhanced delivery speed and boosted overall equipment utilization.
Enhanced Connectivity: Across 3 workshops and 45 production lines, all systems are now fully connected and monitored in real time — ensuring synchronized operations, seamless data flow, and consistent productivity across multiple product variants.
Real-time Alerts & Predictive Response: Automated notifications enabled faster issue detection and proactive maintenance, minimizing disruptions and ensuring stable operation. As a result, monthly output increased by over 5 million units.