From Data to Decision: Integrated Production Management and Through-Process Quality Control for Optimized Steel Production

Modern steel production demands both optimization of individual units and seamless integration. Production management systems (MES) coordinate operations from order entry to shipment, while Through-Process Quality Control (TPQC) ensures compliance with stringent standards. Integrating real-time quality data and decision-making from TPQC into production management enables proactive deviation handling, reduces rework and improves first-pass yield. Immediate feedback loops and smart intralogistics further enhance efficiency and shorten cycle times. This paper presents a comprehensive integration framework, illustrating how a unified ecosystem for production, logistics, and quality control can ensure product quality, optimize operations and advance operational excellence through implemented use cases.

Authors:

Kai Ankermann | Primetals Technologies
 

Kurt Herzog | Primetals Technologies
 

Wolfgang Oberaigner | Primetals Technologies
 

Anna Szurek | Primetals Technologies
 

Dr. Yuyou Zhai | Primetals Technologies
 

Hayane Bechyne | Primetals Technologies
 

Session Chairs:

Brad Morgan | Nucor Business Technology
 

Chalapathy Devarakonda | Big River Steel