Patents For Production Optimisation

• Published date: 28 September 2023
• Subject Matter: Intellectual Property, Patent, Trademark
• Law Firm: JWP Patent & Trademark Attorneys
• Author: Marcin But

In times of high competition and high market saturation, one way to increase efficiency and improve the quality of production is to optimise production processes. Optimisation of production processes consists of adjusting production processes so that they are more effective, also leading to increased performance, cost reduction and improvement of product quality. Thanks to the optimisation of production processes, enterprises can adapt to changing market conditions and customer demands, often requiring producing high-quality products in short time.

This article will present the benefits of optimising production processes and best practices in the field of optimisation. Examples of tools and methods that can be used to optimise production processes will be discussed, among others, in relation to the automation, monitoring and analysis of production processes and the use of data to adapt production to changing market conditions.

The process of production optimisation in various business ventures may encompass numerous aspects:

Production Process Analysis involves making a thorough assessment of each stage of the process to identify areas where performance or product quality can be increased. As part of the analysis of production processes, it is worth paying attention to process mapping, which consists of a thorough understanding of the sequence of activities, operations and stages that occur in the production process and their graphical representation.

Fig. 1 Map of the implementation of the order process, Source: https://sigmology.com/jak-mapowac-procesy-dobre-praktyki-mapowania/

Process automation involves the introduction of machines, robots, control and monitoring systems that perform production tasks with minimal or no human involvement. The main goal of automation of production processes is to increase efficiency, improve quality, reduce costs, shorten cycle time, and minimize the risk of errors. Automation can be employed in various areas of the production process, including material processing, assembly, quality testing, packaging, and logistics.

Monitoring and analysing processes can help identify trends and events that affect product performance or quality. This allows companies to take appropriate steps to adapt their processes to changing market conditions. It includes systematic data collection, observation, visualization, and reporting, as well as analysis of various parameters or indicators, and identification of non-conformities and...