Control System Upgrades
A material handling system that runs like new without having to pay for new
Many distribution centers are facing a similar issue…aging control systems. These control systems directly control the mechanical equipment…not the WMS…such as transportation conveyors, sorters, and merges. This older technology can cause a number of issues that significantly affect performance, such as missed production quotas, difficulty in obtaining service, proprietory software blocking in-house maintenance, and no critical system performance reporting.
The CSI Solution
These distribution centers often find themselves being “held hostage” by vendors who offer only a high cost full system replacement to rectify this situation. CSI has an alternative solution. We specialize in integrating the latest control system technology with your EXISTING system. Since 1992, we have been supplying the material handling industry with custom control systems using off-the-shelf industrial components. We have focused that engineering expertise on providing a solution which updates your older control system without having to replace your current mechanical equipment.
The CSI Advantage
Our control system employs the latest technology to improve production, increase efficiency and minimize downtime.
We eliminate spare part stocking issues because we utilize off-the-shelf industrial equipment for quick and easy service.
Our non-proprietary control system provides access so your maintenance team can perform maintenance procedures.
Our systems provide daily reports, such as performance, predictive maintenance and throughput analysis.
Our approach is significantly less costly than a full system replacement…many times saving five to ten times the cost…while providing all the benefits the latest technology offers.
The CSI Process
Developing a control system solution that eliminates the issues you are having with your mechanical equipment is only the first step. At CSI, we understand that this retrofit needs to be a seamless integration with minimal disruptions to your operations. Our process addresses this by providing flex scheduling to work within YOUR schedule, onsite training, and guaranteed cost with warranty…there are no surprises with CSI. Our project process includes:
- Needs Analysis
- Pre-Project Analysis – CSI will perform a complete analysis of your requirements to ensure ease of integration and “Best in Class” solutions
- Proposal
- Accurate quotes that include detailed preliminary schedules
- Comprehensive risk analysis
- Quote reconciliation with Engineering team
- Planning
- Detailed “Plan Of Attack” using Microsoft Project
- Communicate expectations to the customer
- Detailed resource staffing plan
- Detailed commissioning plan
- Execution
- Detailed Scope of Work / Description of Operation
- Action item list
- Project risk management
- Customer approval milestones and project deliverable management
- Controlling/Monitoring
- Timely project status updates
- Project budget tracking
- Networked tools for accurate project reporting
- Summary/Closing
- Project team post-mortem
- Lessons learned