By connecting smart, wearable devices, AGCO has facilitated better and faster decision making at the point of impact while adding seamless connectivity and plant-wide collaboration. Wearable technology and supporting applications have allowed AGCO to fuse plant-level and enterprise networks to the people, processes, and technologies where they deliver value. The business benefits have exceeded all initial expectations.
AGCO's Jackson, MN plant has converged wearable technology, including watches, smart eyewear, ring scanners, tablets, phones and PCs to its manufacturing processes.
1) Audit finished product before it is shipped to dealers for consumer purchase; wearable technology allows the Quality team to thoroughly inspect tractors while improving standards in safety, issue trending, quality and productivity.
2) Standard work instructions and operation management systems; wearable technology allows operators to have voice activated instructions without leaving their work station; improves productivity, quality and throughput; complex configurations require accessible OJT for seasoned and new employees