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News Release from: Rockwell Automation | Subject: RSBizware Training
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Team on 29 December 2004
Training on RSBizware plant management
tools
RSBizware Training provides a series of courses designed to ensure manufacturers obtain the maximum benefit from the powerful suite of Rockwell Software RSBizware plant management tools
RSBizware Training provides the skills to configure and implement factory optimisation tools The trend towards shop floor to top floor factory management systems, multi-skilled workforces and the increasing use of sophisticated automation systems is leading to increasing technology skills gaps among UK industry, according to Rick Johnson, Rockwell Automation UK Training Capability Manager
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 13 Aug 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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To fill this skills gap, Rockwell Automation introduces RSBizware Training, a series of courses designed to ensure manufacturers obtain the maximum benefit from the powerful suite of Rockwell Software RSBizware plant management tools.
The RSBizware software range includes: * RSSQL, a data extraction tool which can capture data from a variety of production systems and guarantees delivery into a database such as Microsoft SQL where data analysis tools can be applied; * PlantMetrics, a Windows-based solution for evaluating the performance of critical production assets.
It comprises of tools to analyse and report on production performance and measure key performance indicators such as Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), mean time to repair (MTTR) and mean time between failures (MTBF); * RS Scheduler, which allows production staff to optimise scheduling of plant and resources, to meet flexible timescales and order deadlines; * Arena, allowing simulation and modelling as part of the RSBizware programme.
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Used individually or together as an integrated plant management system, RSBizware modules enable manufacturers to measure and improve the performance of their production assets.
Until recently, however, employers have often had difficulty in sourcing tailored training courses in the business systems area.
"The usual approach has been to have the external developer provide unstructured application overview training, followed by self-taught development of appropriate reports and operational analyses by the employees," says Mr Johnson.
"The process typically ends there, but effective RSBizware training from Rockwell Automation enables employers to gain maximum benefit from their investment." For employers with high level business systems, who want to truly optimise OEE, RSBizware training is a tailored approach, a cost effective way to acquire the required skills to meet this challenge.
Training can be delivered at Rockwell Automation's fully equipped training centre at Sutton Coldfield or at the customer's own site.
It is available from the developer/configuration level to the report generator/operator level, and can be tailored to individual needs.
The option to measure the acquisition of skills gained through the training is available, using the delegate log and end of course assessment tools.
Rockwell Automation is a leader in controls technology, with detailed knowledge and long experience of manufacturing industry.
It provides a full range of skills audit, training and consultancy services covering industrial automation, manufacturing software and control systems. Request a free brochure from Rockwell Automation ...
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