Compare Epicor Connected Process Control vs. PlantRun

Epicor Connected Process Control provides a simple-to-use software solution that allows you to configure digital work instructions and enforce process control. It also ensures that operations are error-proof. Connect IoT devices to collect 100% time studies and process data, images and images at the task level. Real-time visibility and quality control on a new level! eFlex can handle any number of product variations or thousands of parts, whether you are a component-based or model-based manufacturer. Work instructions can be linked to Bill of Materials, ensuring that products are built correctly every time, even if changes are made during the process. Work instructions that are part a system that is advanced will automatically react to model and component variations and only display the right work instructions for what's currently being built at station.

PlantRun serves as an advanced production monitoring solution that interfaces directly with manufacturing equipment, delivering immediate insights into essential performance metrics, including utilization, production totals, overall equipment efficiency, cycle durations, and downtime, by automatically gathering data from the shop floor and presenting it on dashboards that can be accessed via PCs, tablets, and smartphones. By eliminating the need for manual data entry, it introduces automated tracking, real-time visualization, analytical features, and automatic reporting, enabling manufacturers to swiftly detect underperforming machines or unexpected downtimes, thereby reducing lost production time, enhancing machine efficiency, and minimizing waste. Additionally, PlantRun facilitates seamless integration with external systems such as ERP, MES, CMMS, and WMS, establishing a stronger connection between factory operations and business processes, while also providing alerts, trend analysis, and customizable dashboards that transform raw data into practical insights for decision-making. This comprehensive approach not only streamlines operations but also empowers manufacturers to adapt quickly to changing conditions on the shop floor.