ZPI Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZPI?

ZPI is the industry leading performance improvement software solution that provides the data and tools required to make intelligent business decisions in packaging, manufacturing and processing facilities. Our software is focused primarily on increasing system availability, reducing quality defects, and increasing outputs of your existing equipment. Ultimately, the ZPI software is geared towards saving you money, with a typical ROI three to six months after installation.

How long does it take to install ZPI?

The ZPI software can be installed and validated in as little as 4 weeks.

Who installs the software?

ZPI is a single source full service solution provider, performing installation, commissioning and validation of our software. Our integration team can deploy quickly to audit your line, and deploy the ideal data collection solution for your particular application.

How much money can I save?

ZPI customers have literally saved millions of dollars through savings projects identified by ZPI. Contact us or setup a demo to learn about how ZPI can help power your continuous improvement and six sigma programs.

Do I need to halt production for the installation process?

The ZPI integration process requires that the line run in order to validate the data relative to actual production, so not only will you not have to halt production, the process specifically requires that the line be running during installation.

What kind of support does ZPI offer?

We believe in forming meaningful mutually beneficial partnerships with our customers and strongly believe that client success is a win-win scenario. To this end, as a part of our maintenance contract, our dedicated integration and support staff work in conjunction with your teams to ensure you meet your improvement goals. For more information on support, visit our support page.

How can I schedule a live Demo?

The best way to learn how the ZPI system can help you unlock the true potential of your facility is through a live demonstration. Click here to go to the demo page, fill in your information and a ZPI representative will get in contact with you shortly.

What is the ZPI - Minitab link?

The Minitab© Link is an additional module that creates a direct link between your ZPI data and your Minitab© Project, effectively eliminating the cumbersome steps of repeatedly exporting and manipulating data in Excel. As your project progresses, the wizard can be used to update and maintain the project, by automatically appending a worksheet or series of worksheets within a project with the most recent data.

What is Continuous Improvement?

Continuous improvement process (CIP or CI) is an ongoing effort to improve products, services, or processes. These efforts can seek "incremental" improvement over time or "breakthrough" improvement all at once.

What is Six Sigma?

Six Sigma is a business management strategy originally developed by Motorola, USA in 1986. As of 2010, it is widely used in many sectors of industry. Six Sigma seeks to improve the quality of process outputs by identifying and removing the causes of defects (errors) and minimizing variability in manufacturing and business processes. It uses a set of quality management methods, including statistical methods, and creates a special infrastructure of people within the organization ("Black Belts", "Green Belts", etc.) who are experts in these methods. Each Six Sigma project carried out within an organization follows a defined sequence of steps and has quantified financial targets (cost reduction or profit increase).