Process performance improvement refers to the systematic approach of identifying and implementing changes to improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of a process. The goal is to eliminate waste, reduce cycle times, increase throughput, and ultimately improve customer satisfaction. There are several applications that are currently considered a digital transformation solution being used for the process performance improvement including:
The automated process sequencer integrates the best operator practice and modeling predictive control to minimize loss over process condition change. i-APC develops a soft-sensor to optimize quality without waiting for a lab test. Then, it is becoming real-time quality reading which minimizes variability and consequently reduces chemical consumption. In terms of benefit, not only yield and production are increased but also the energy consumption is reduced.