Reducing Lead Times
Custom Machinery Manufacturing
A custom machinery manufacturer replaced paper-based production systems with digital production control, improving production visibility, productivity and lead times.
The Challenge
Managing Custom Manufacturing Processes
The manufacturer produced highly customised products, requiring production processes to be configured differently for each build.
Production was managed through paper-based systems, creating challenges around:
- Maintaining visibility of work in progress
- Managing customised production workflows
- Collecting accurate production data
- Reducing production administration and lead times
The Solution
Digitising Production Control
Paper-based production systems were replaced with digital production control and real-time production monitoring.
Production information was captured digitally and stored within a centralised database, providing a single source of information for production teams and management.
Managers could monitor production activity through live dashboards without relying on manual data collection.
The Results
Visibility
Production managers now have immediate access to the status of products throughout the factory.
Live production data provides greater visibility of work in progress and supports faster decision-making.
Lead Times
Standardised production processes and improved visibility have helped reduce lead times across customised product builds.
Production teams can identify issues earlier and manage work in progress more effectively.
Productivity
Replacing paper-based processes with controlled digital workflows reduced production overheads and improved productivity by 20%.
The Outcome
The manufacturer now operates with a scalable digital production system that provides greater visibility, process control and production efficiency.
This has helped reduce lead times, improve productivity and provide greater confidence in managing customised production processes.
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