GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions: Production efficiency software

Proficy SmartStart for production Epefficiency from GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions, is a powerful, out-of-the-box software and services solution that helps manufacturers identify operational inefficiencies, perform root cause analysis and manage and improve production operations in real time.

GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms, a unit of GE Enterprise Solutions
Nov 2nd, 2009
Proficy SmartStart helps reduce costs through better asset utilization, improved downtime, and waste elimination.
The software also helps sustain competitive advantages and adapt to demand, while avoiding capital investment or overtime labor, and provides operational visibility for better decision-making. It also comes with a rich MES capability that optimizes investment and rapidly proves value. With SmartStart, users invest only in the services that help them get started, with minimal upfront cost or risk of customization

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