Briggs & Stratton, the world’s largest producer of power equipment engines, was planning to reshore and localize some of its overseas manufacturing units back to the U.S. They needed an advanced manufacturing solution to compete and drive process, people, and performance excellence.

After much research, Briggs & Stratton determined that Ujigami plant floor software was exactly what they were looking for. Ujigami, an industry-leading software platform, is instrumental in effectively controlling the devices and equipment used in the production process, ensuring that every engine is produced with zero defects. Ujigami delivered enhanced productivity, quality control, and traceability to Briggs & Stratton. It enabled them to exceed ramp-up expectations and reduce lead times for their end-customers while also increasing product quality. Briggs & Stratton can now provide engines to its customers on-demand, with features and options specific to each customer order.

“Over 40 years of experience puts us in a unique position to understand the client’s pain points and assist them improve all of their equipment and processes, whether it is a legacy press, an existing tester running DOS programs, or the latest technology purchase. Having a strong background in manufacturing, our primary focus is on developing practical solutions for those who work on the manufacturing floor. For this, we designed our Ujigami software platform to streamline production processes and enhance efficiency,” states Edward Dickson, president, Ujigami.

Ujigami is a purpose-built, turn-key plant floor software system with the speed, capabilities, and ease of use that most global OEMs and Tier- 1 manufacturing and distribution companies require today. Intelligent companies compete with advanced manufacturing capabilities, not low-cost labor. The escalating demand to get products out at speed and with precision means Ujigami is a wise choice to prevent issues with process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and quality control.

Ujigami is designed to control, monitor, manage, and improve the productivity and quality of the entire manufacturing facility. It allows users to configure the manufacturing process without any programming experience. In doing so, non-technical users can identify the failure modes and implement active Ujigami technical controls that proactively resolve the failures, producing high-quality products without hindrance.

The best part about Ujigami is its ease of use. Clients can easily create links between machines, tasks, and processes. It allows them to establish the parameters and process specifications required to produce desired products and customize their manufacturing.

Ujigami can be likened to Lego building blocks, allowing us to assemble customized functionalities for customers, enabling them to seamlessly integrate it into their manufacturing floor and address process inefficiencies. As they begin using the tool, they usually uncover new applications by rearranging these building blocks and experimenting with different configurations to tackle even larger challenges

Bolstering a clear view of the gaps in a client facility, Ujigami becomes an extension of their team, working collaboratively to apply the best solution for each unique problem.

“Ujigami can be likened to Lego building blocks, allowing us to assemble customized functionalities for customers, enabling them to seamlessly integrate it into their manufacturing floor and address process inefficiencies. As they begin using the tool, they usually uncover new applications by rearranging these building blocks and experimenting with different configurations to tackle even larger challenges,” states Dickson

What is even more exciting for clients is that they don’t need constant technical support to get the most out of Ujigami. It is a flexible tool that they can operate by themselves, with available support from Ujigami’s team to ensure everything is running smoothly.

Ujigami constantly strives to position its clients at the forefront of the manufacturing and distribution map of the world. Its innovative software makes its customers’ plants world-class manufacturing units that incorporate leading technologies such as AI, IIoT, and Industry 4.0 without time-consuming programming resources.