PROMETEON TYRE GROUP
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( the major shareholder of Prometeon Tyre Group ) at the yearly awards ceremony for achieving outstanding results in efficiency and for implementing innovative methodologies . For Ghesquières , this recognition represents a solid foundation on which he and his teams can build as the company continues to grow . While people are the most important resource to Prometeon ’ s efficiency journey , the impact of technology cannot be understated . Industry 4.0 has already played a key role in delivering efficiency and success for the group and Ghesquières firmly believes that it will only continue to unlock new opportunities in the future . The company has already significantly invested and implemented data analytics solutions , dynamic simulation technology designed for resource planning , and online tools and platforms that enable seamless operations management from top management right down to the shop floor .
“ Take Virtual Reality ( VR ) as an example ,” says Ghesquières . “ We can now simulate the issues we usually encounter during the production process without entering the process at all . This is something that can only be done thanks to a simulator . No other technology , neither augmented or mixed reality , nor the real machine itself can guarantee the same result . Thanks to this , we have already reduced the training time of the operators on this type of process by 25 %.”
Through the use of data analytics , Prometeon can automatically collate information and data that would historically have been collected by hand , transforming the non-value adding data-crushing time in problem solving and value-added improvements .
NOVEMBER 2018