What is QCDESM? Six KPIs your automation project should improve

Many automation projects start with one question: “how many operators can we save?” A project that truly pays off makes the whole plant better. At NKE we design and measure every project against QCDESM.

What QCDESM stands for

• Q – Quality: repeatable precision, less scrap, automated inspection
• C – Cost: lower cost per part with a clear payback
• D – Delivery: stable cycle times and on-time delivery
• E – Environment: smarter use of energy and resources
• S – Safety: move people away from hot, heavy, hazardous work
• M – Morale: let people do more valuable work

Simulate before you build

We use robot simulation and 3D design to prove cycle time and reach before any equipment is ordered, so the expected QCDESM gains are visible from the quotation stage.

Good automation is not judged by speed alone, but by whether the plant gets better on every front.

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