Case Study: APS Group achieves 22% OEE improvement and real-time OEE visibility with Parsec Automation's TrakSYS

APS Group - Customer Case Study

APS Group, a global marketing and print services provider, set out on a Lean Manufacturing program to measure and improve equipment performance by establishing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) as a key KPI. To capture real-time production data and drive continuous improvement, APS Group selected Parsec Automation and its TrakSYS™ operations management platform (with trial use of the Parsec mobile solution LEANTrak™ and EVENTTrak™ operator nodes).

Parsec Automation implemented TrakSYS™ in a rapid trial and live rollout—initial line setup in under four hours and deployment on multiple Manroland 10‑color presses—delivering real‑time dashboards, downtime capture, visual management and integration with APS business systems. The solution enabled a Lean team to identify root causes, achieve operator buy‑in and meet ROI goals, producing a 22% improvement in OEE within the first four months and an 8.4% reduction in non‑value‑added activities. Parsec Automation’s TrakSYS™ also improved data speed, asset utilization visibility and supplier quality tracking.

APS Group

Rick Snelson

Director of Print Services