EASE has Solutions for Labor/Work Standards:

How Long Does it Take?
- Using predetermined times elimnates randomness of time studies
- Interfaces with Time and Attendance systems for Variance Analysis
How Long Should it Take?
- Analysis of current activity triggers process improvements
How Do You Improve?
- Identify and eliminate bottlenecks
Is it a Best Practice?
- Methods analysis leads to reduced costs, improved quality and increased throughput
What-If's?
- Staffing requirements for increased throughput
- Staffing for product mix changes

For many engineers developing labor or work standards is a process undertaken using a stopwatch. This approach can be very time consuming. With EASEworks® and a standard data approach it is now both much faster and easier to develop the required standards.

Additionally, work standards created using EASEworks are more consistent, more accurate and easier to maintain than those created by any other method.

How does EASEworks work?

EASEworks comes supplied with a library of Universal Standard Data that requires no prior knowledge of predetermined systems or coding structures to apply.

EASEworks is also very flexible - you can create your own data using the EASE Data Development feature, or use existing data to refine your work standards and make your operations more efficient and profitable. It is quite normal to expect to be developing comprehensive work standards immediately upon completion of the training.

Work Measurements can be developed with EASEworks:

Using the EASE Universal Standard Data Library supplied with the system
Creating your own standard data to use with the EASE Element Generator
Using any of your own data
Using any combination of the above

EASEworks does much more than develop work standards; it supports Lean Manufacturing initiatives by graphically illustrating the benefits of establishing "Standardized Work" and "Continuous Improvement." Equally importantly EASEworks makes essential manufacturing knowledge readily available, editable and reusable.

Benefits

Ease of Use

EASEworks has been designed from the outset to be easy to learn and use. Our ongoing philosophy is that hard to learn and difficult to use software will be rejected by users, regardless of its technical sophistication. EASEworks does not require expensive and time-consuming training. With our comprehensive computer aided learning tools, becoming proficient in using EASEworks is greatly simplified.

Faster to Implement

EASEworks comes pre-loaded with a library of standard data elements that has been successfully implemented in virtually every business application. Using this library and the powerful database tools built into EASEworks will ensure that you get the greatest standards coverage in the shortest time.

What If?

With EASEworks it is possible to create work standards, "Best Practices" and routers for products that are still on the drawing board.

Site Licensed

EASEworks work standards module is site licensed not seat licensed.

On-Site Training

On-site training means that we are able to show you how to apply EASE to your products in your factory in a practical and effective manner that truly reflects your needs.

Features

Where Used and Mass Update

Using the many available user-defined fields it is a simple task to find any data and to update that data as required, either as a Mass Update or as a selected update.

Copy and Edit

The powerful database management capabilities of EASEworks make the re–use of existing information a simple process saving invaluable time and reducing input errors.

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Value-Added/Non-Value-Added Charting

EASEworks graphically illustrates the value-added and non–value added percentages of each operation and standard, quickly identifying improvement opportunities.

Formulas

For work elements that are dependent on more than one variable Formula Elements can be created. This is especially useful when required to calculate the time for a machine or process.

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Tables

Table elements can be created to hold numeric data that you need to create or already have.

Costs

In addition to developing work standards, EASEworks can be set up to automatically calculate the cost of manufacturing or assembling a part.

On–Line Help

Context sensitive and interactive on–line assistance is provided with the system. The tutor mode provides the user with instant access to all system features.

Ease of Installation

EASEworks is usually installed at the client site by their own in-house IT resource. If required, our technical staff can come to your facility and install the system for you

User Configuration

With the built in configuration capability, the system can be highly customized to meet specific needs providing the user with the convenience of a standardized package with the flexibility of a custom system.

Integration

EASEworks is a highly scalable system; it can be used by a single user or by hundreds of users in multiple sites. Integration with existing MRP, ERP can normally be accomplished without difficulty.

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