2. Manufacturing Integration for Optimal Performance
Global manufacturing is hyper-competitive, with companies aggressively seeking to establish
market share through technological and market advantages. In this dynamic environment,
leadership is achieved through:
• Improved efficiency of business processes and IT system technologies
• Increased factory yield by optimizing manufacturing lines
• Reduced capital factory costs for equipment and plant
• Reduced operations costs
• Improved efficiencies through risk mitigated and proven manufacturing processes
Improving Performance and Profit
With a thorough understanding of how manufacturing operations software systems, material
handling and equipment integration support efficient operations and life cycle cost reduction,
CH2M HILL leads the drive for cost efficiency in manufacturing
complexes. The resulting facilities are “fit for purpose,” with
optimized operating conditions, robust and compliant process
systems, and flexibility for future improvements.
manufacturing operations Our manufacturing integration group provides focused expertise
and services that help improve the performance, output, and profit
Start-up, of manufacturing operations, through:
Business Ramp
Consulting Decommission
• Lean process design
• Lower operating costs and lower unit cost from the beginning
Manufacturing Equipment • Optimized automation for greatest return on investment and
Operations Integration
Software • best cycle time
Systems
• Faster, more efficient startup to production cycles
Material Manufacturing
Handling Engineering • Shorter return on investment periods
Solutions Services
• More consistent, less expensive, faster replication of factories
markets
CH2M HILL’s MI Group provides solutions for a wide array of
industries, from the full spectrum of advanced technology
(semiconductors, LEDs, nanotechnology, flat panel display, solar PV),
to chemicals, pharmaceuticals, metals, aerospace, heavy industry
(auto, truck, ship, steel), consumer products, and more.
3. Manufacturing Integration: Maximizing the Return
on Your Assets
CH2M HILL’s Manufacturing Integration is a
comprehensive suite of services aimed at optimizing
operations efficiencies, product life cycle cost reduction,
and faster time to market. From R&D labs and start-up
operations to established, large scale manufacturing, our
MI group provides expertise to help improve performance,
plant utilization, output, and operating profit. We are
committed to helping our customers produce product
quickly, safely and cost effectively.
Manufacturing Integration Benefits
Eliminating downtime and increasing throughput is a
critical issue facing every manufacturer. Understanding
the extreme complexity of advanced manufacturing,
CH2M HILL meets the challenge and identifies the
causes of production delays and downtime, to yield:
• Increased visibility and response to change
• Improved tracking and traceability, early problem
detection
• Reduced waste, inefficiencies, and operating costs • Increased factory uptime
• Improved equipment utilization • Vertical factory start-ups, faster time to ramp
• Improved total control of manufacturing processes • Alignment between manufacturing, engineering and
through complete compliance business objectives to meet overall performance goals
CH2M HILL Manufacturing Integration: Your Complete Solution Provider
Manufacturing & Software Material Handling, Implementation,
Operations Excellence Systems Logistics & Packaging Ramp & Support
Business risk analysis Manufacturing execution Turnkey material handling Turnkey equipment installation
cLean-Lean and sustainable systems (MES) solutions Production equipment integration
solutions Control systems (PLCs: AB, System design and integration and production readiness
Financial modeling GE, Siemens, etc.) Automation and control Line audit for factory acceptance
Business process management Motion controllers Warehousing and logistics Equipment source inspection (FAT)
Strategic planning Vision systems Equipment development Acceptance criteria
Flow analysis SCADA systems (GE Proficy, Static and dynamic modeling: Utility requirements
RS View, Wonderware, etc.)
Micro/macro layout optimization · Manufacturing consolidation Start-up and operations services
SQL, Oracle and other
Capacity modeling database systems · Line reliability Staff augmentation
Manufacturing process definition ERP interface · Capacity to demand Training
Operating procedures Ethernet networks · Plant relocation EHS/Safety
Staffing plans Industrial PCs · Space and movement
Lean manufacturing analysis, · analysis
training and transformations Supply chain management (SCM)
Failure mode and effects Distribution centers
analysis (FMEA)
