Krones IT – the tool for decisions

As a system supplier, Krones offer a one-stop solution for machine and plant engineering, including information technology. This ensures that the data within the plant and the human-machine dialog are standardised and simplified.
With the Manufacturing Execution System from Krones, a bottling plant receives a comprehensive, standardised platform which links both the individual machines at field level and the modules at ERP level.

The building blocks in Krones’ MES package:

• Krones line management system LMS
  Automatic recipe and batch based order processing .
  Production is specified to bottle or tank level in order to maximize cost-effectiveness in terms of raw materials, auxiliary materials and other resources.
  
• Krones line documentation system LDS
  Acquisition of line data for calculation of the OEE and the technical efficiency according to DIN standards.
  Acquisition of disturbance data, counters and analog values.
  
• Krones lab information and management system QualiKit
  Verification of production conditions in accordance with HACCP criteria.
  Traceability and archiving of quality related data from laboratory and production, on either a batch or time basis.
  
• Krones maintenance management system SIPS
  Automatically generated requirements for maintenance and service measures in accordance with pre-set parameters (filled system).
  Open system offering integration of maintenance data for KRONES machines and third party machines.
  
• Krones ReportKit
  Fast analyses over long time horizons.
  Representation of relevant, industry-oriented indicators like OEE, efficiency, degree of utilization, quality etc. for defined user groups.