Corso Systems: Acronyms Are Hard
Corso Systems Decodes the Acronyms of Automation
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Corso Systems describes the acronym MOC. Management of Change is an important tool in any business arsenal, especially manufacturing. Track what changed, why it changed, who it affects, when it happened, along with a record of all past changes at your company with an MOC.
Corso Systems explains the acronym API. What it means, and how to use an API to integrate different software platforms. How move data around your information systems, and how APIs can even be used to have some fun.
Many of Corso Systems' projects involve integrating ERP, MES, and SCADA systems into one cohesive business operating system. Here are the details of what an ERP system is, why they are useful for manufacturing companies, and how you can leverage an ERP to run your entire operation more efficiently.
Corso Systems explains why LIMS systems are powerful tools for any quality control professional. When your enterprise has integrated ERP and SCADA systems, PLCs, and overall IT infrastructure, LIMS can provide information on your quality control processes, giving you the tools to make the best decisions possible for your organization.
Corso Systems explains the differences between the acronyms PID and P&ID. They use same three letters but they both refer to very different things in a manufacturing setting.
Corso Systems has implemented many SPC systems for a variety of industries. SPC is a powerful tool as part of an overall SCADA and MES strategy. Statistical Process Control correlates production quality with in-process data. SPC can improve quality, process performance, and indicate needs for training and maintenance.
Corso Systems explains the basics of calculating Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). OEE is a common performance indicator in manufacturing which provides single number to understand the health of your manufacturing processes and procedures.
Corso Systems defines the SCADA acronym (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition), provides examples of SCADA systems and explains when and where you would use a SCADA system in a manufacturing facility to increase overall efficiency.
Corso Systems defines PLC and HMI, the two most common acronyms you will hear on a system integration or SCADA implementation project.