// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
PPM
An abbreviation for Parts Per Million, a metric used to express the number of defective items per million units produced.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
PPM, or Parts Per Million, is a quality metric representing the number of non-conforming or defective units found within a sample of one million units, serving as a key indicator of process capability and product quality performance.
BACKGROUND
Methyl isocyanate (MIC) is an organic compound with the molecular formula CH3NCO. Synonyms are isocyanatomethane and methyl carbylamine. Methyl isocyanate is a chemical intermediate in the Hofmann rearrangement of acetamide and the production of carbamate pesticides (such as carbaryl, carbofuran, methomyl, and aldicarb). It has also been used in the production of rubbers and adhesives. As an extremely toxic and irritating compound, it is very hazardous to human health. MIC was the principal toxicant involved in the Bhopal gas disaster, which short-term killed 4,000–8,000 people and caused permanent injury and premature deaths to approximately 15,000–20,000. It is also a very potent lachrymatory agent.
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- Parts Per Million
- Defect rate
- Failure rate
- DPMO
USAGE NOTE
Companies strive for single-digit PPM rates to demonstrate high quality.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to PPM.
Develops comprehensive industrial automation and digitalization solutions, including Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) and performance analytics platforms vital for production performance management.
Offers a broad portfolio of industrial automation and information solutions, including software for manufacturing execution systems (MES) and production performance management to optimize factory operations.
A global leader in industrial software, providing solutions for operational performance management, manufacturing execution systems (MES), and asset performance management that enable real-time PPM.
Provides an industrial IoT (IIoT) platform (ThingWorx) and manufacturing solutions that enable real-time monitoring, analysis, and optimization of production performance across factories.
Offers SAP Digital Manufacturing, a suite of solutions that integrates manufacturing execution, operations, and performance management to drive efficiency and optimize production processes.
Through its DELMIA brand, it provides manufacturing operations management (MOM) solutions on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, focusing on optimizing planning, production, and performance.
Develops industrial software, including the Proficy suite, which offers manufacturing execution systems (MES), production intelligence, and asset performance management for data-driven PPM.
Provides EcoStruxure Plant solutions, which include industrial software for manufacturing execution, operations management, and performance monitoring to enhance production efficiency and sustainability.
Offers advanced software, control systems, and automation solutions designed to optimize industrial processes, improve operational performance, and enhance decision-making for manufacturers.