Brazilian Rolling Mill Improves Efficiency with Morgan Software

Brazilian Rolling Mill Improves Efficiency with Morgan Software The rod rolling mill of Sider¨²rgica Barra Mansa in Brazil will run more effectively with the recent purchase of Morgan Construction Company¡¯s XpertManager™ System. A proprietary software product developed by Morgan, XpertManager gives mill operators a single source of precise and reliable real-time information on operations and on the products during production. This information enables them to identify areas with potential for improvement and maintain quality controls. ¡°We think this offers a unique type of system that provides real-time evaluation of operations and product quality,¡± notes Dr. Bruce Kiefer, Manager, Mill Processing Modeling & Analysis. ¡°The potential payback from increased productivity and mill utilization is significant.¡± Developed in close collaboration with mill managers and operators, XpertManager links the production planning on the Enterprise/Manufacturing Resource Planning (ERP/MRP) at the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) level with the total production process at the floor operation level, providing continuous communication with the mill control system. Users have easy access to a full menu of standard reports, including production, speed, utilization, and metallic and quality yields. The system is designed to permit customization of specialized functions and reports for individual customer needs.