Happycall Introduces Smart Factory... "15% Increase in Production Efficiency"

Manufacturing Innovation and Productivity Improvement

Happycall Gyeongnam Gimhae Headquarters Exterior View

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Daeseop] Happycall announced on the 13th that it has introduced a smart factory to advance the production line at its headquarters in Gimhae, Gyeongnam.

This smart factory introduction was promoted to innovate manufacturing and improve productivity. Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Point of Production (POP) systems were installed on all lines producing frying pans, pots, and ultra-high-speed blenders.

Happycall standardized processes and improved the production management environment from a worker skill-centered approach to a manual-centered one. Various field data such as production and quality performance and worker information are reflected in the production management system in real time through sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and kiosks deployed at each process.

Happycall plans to complete an order and logistics automation project by November this year. Even amid increasing e-commerce parcel volumes, the company aims to build a system capable of same-day shipping after order placement. According to the company, the proportion of online sales increased by 40% compared to the same period last year as of the end of last month.

Yang Jimo, Director of Production and Logistics at Happycall, said, "Through the establishment of this smart factory, positive effects such as a 15% increase in production efficiency have appeared while maintaining the existing high-quality domestic production system." He added, "To handle the increasing monthly order volume, we plan to continuously advance the smart factory project to improve work efficiency and quality competitiveness."

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