# Gurit: OptiPeople Data Platform enables overview of capacity

> Gurit links its CNC machines and ERP to the OptiPeople Data Platform to see real capacity, measure improvement projects and avoid needless machine buys.

URL: https://optipeople.com/blog/jbs

OptiPeople Team, 2022-02-17

## At a glance

Gurit uses OptiPeople Data Platform in its core material kitting business to create a clearer overview of production capacity and support better operational decisions.

## The situation

Gurit wanted a stronger basis for optimization work and more reliable insight into how production resources were being used.

The need was not only to see what was happening, but to measure improvement efforts so decisions could be made on facts rather than assumptions.

> "When we are doing optimization projects, we can measure them - that is key to being able to make the right decisions for effective and streamlined production."

## How OptiPeople Data Platform is used

OptiPeople Data Platform is set up around the production environment with:

- connection to CNC machines
- full ERP integration
- uptime and stop-cause registration

## The result

The setup gives Gurit:

- a stronger overview of capacity
- better support for training new employees
- savings by avoiding unnecessary investment in new machines

Website: [gurit.com/en/kitting](https://www.gurit.com/en/kitting/)