Invensys Operations Management, the software solutions specialist, has announced its new embedded ArchestrA Workflow software which captures and enforces operational processes across business and production systems to automate the response to process exceptions. It synchronises human and system activity by enforcing standard operating procedures, as well as standard responses to abnormal events, such as downtime, quality breaches or yield decreases.
“Workflow automation for manufacturing and industrial applications has been growing in importance for plant operators and engineers, primarily due to their increased responsibility for compliance, quality and tracking, as well as knowledge capture,” said Bob Mick, ARC Advisory Group. “Invensys Operations Management’s unique approach of embedding workflow software within its ArchestrA technology enables customers to implement standard operating procedures and corrective actions, basically structuring repeatable, managed responses to process exceptions across the enterprise. This can be especially effective for processes and workflows that cross-organisational boundaries such as operations, maintenance, laboratories and other business domains. For most customers, a single workflow application should help reduce delays in responding to abnormal events, thereby significantly increasing productivity.”
The company recently signed a contract to deliver ArchestrA Workflow software to a leading biotechnology company. Invensys will provide the software to help the company track issues and requests throughout its global operating facilities. Invensys will also supply training and consulting services. The contract highlights the growing importance process manufacturers are placing on the link between people and processes as they seek operational excellence.
