Meet one of the largest producers of high-quality dimensional plastic components.
Founded in 1987
150M parts per year produced
500 workers across Portugal and Poland
The Challenge
Microplásticos struggled with inefficiencies in the assembly line due to a paper-based instruction system. This led to unclear operator guidelines, some setup errors, and extended training times for new workers, causing production delays and increased downtime. The absence of real-time monitoring further complicated problem-solving, highlighting the need for a more efficient, connected, and streamlined solution.
Solution
The solution focused in three key improvements: Digitalisation of operational processes and work instructions, digitalization of onboarding and training materials, and the implementation of a back office platform to help monitor processes and teams.
Results
- 40% reduction in training times
- 32% fewer setup errors
- 2x faster problem identification
- 15% less operational downtime
We have been able to reduce downtime and increase our productivity by mitigating errors, especially in set-up. At the same time, initial launches have also become more controlled and stable.”
João Marques, Administrator at Microplásticos
Inefficient paper-based instructions, lack of real-time monitoring, and long learning curves.
Before implementing Glartek’s solution, Microplásticos faced several operational challenges. Their reliance on paper-based instructions led to unclear guidelines for operators, which increased the setup errors and slowed down production.
This system also resulted in longer learning curves for new workers. Additionally, without real-time monitoring, problem-solving was delayed, emphasising the need for a digital solution to streamline processes and speed up worker integration.
Digital work instruction and real-time monitoring for streamlined operations
Glartek’s solution digitized Microplásticos’ procedures, helping improve operational efficiency. A mobile application allowed workers to quickly access clear, step-by-step work instructions, significantly decreasing setup errors by 32% and reducing the training times of new workers by 40%.
Additionally, real-time monitoring enabled 2x faster identification and resolution of issues. This improved response times, reduced downtime in 15% and increased overall productivity, making their operations more efficient and streamlined.
40%
Reduction in training times
32%
FasFewer setup errors
2x
Faster problem identification
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