Lean is culture – not tools.
“Combined with our Lean journey, ShopFloorLive has transformed our lead times. Previously averaging 4-6 weeks with customer phone calls, we now confidently quote 2 weeks and consistently deliver ahead of schedule.”
The traditional method of manufacturing involves pushing orders from the office into the factory, aiming to keep everyone ‘busy.’ However, this approach can result in high levels of Work in Progress (WIP), frustration and, consequently, late deliveries, dissatisfied customers, and additional costs.
Our platform has been specifically designed around Lean manufacturing, offering clear visibility of schedules to all involved. Operators concentrate on completing items assigned to them for each day at their workstations. Upon completion, they can support areas experiencing bottlenecks, ensuring that orders are prepared for dispatch on schedule.
Our intuitive red-amber-green status system supports workflow and simplifies schedule interpretation, allowing for efficient and informed decision-making. Operators appreciate the system’s paperless environment and the reduction of confusion, with the assurance that information is always ‘live’ and current.
Adopting this approach and prioritising work based on delivery dates leads to a significant reduction in WIP and ensures that everyone works ‘smarter, not harder.’
Transitioning to Lean manufacturing, you will notice shortened lead times and increased output due to the consistent flow of work through production. This process enables staff to focus on the right products at the right time, with issues being escalated and resolved in real-time via our unique E-Gemba system.
This shift marks a significant cultural change for your organisation. Merging ‘Lean with IT’ is effective; it’s a modest yet crucial step in your evolving journey.
Remember, the Live Schedule module is just a single component of the broader ShopFloorLive family.
