Shopfloor control
Shopfloor Control (SFC) gives real-time visibility into what’s happening on your production floor. It tracks work orders, labor, machines, and materials as they move through each production step. With live data from operators or machines, you can monitor progress, identify issues early, and adjust plans instantly. SFC bridges the gap between planning and execution, turning plans into results with control and precision.
Real-Time Execution and Work Order Visibility
Shopfloor Control connects your production plan to what’s actually happening on the floor, in real time. Each work order is tracked as it moves from one station to the next, giving you live insight into progress and potential delays. Operators can log start and stop times, quantities produced, material consumed, and issues encountered. This level of visibility eliminates guesswork and allows supervisors to take immediate corrective action if something goes off track. You can see which orders are on time, which are running late, and which machines or lines are underperforming. This transparency enables better prioritization and allocation of resources. Work-in-progress (WIP) levels are always visible, helping to reduce bottlenecks and improve flow. Mobile terminals, touchscreens, or tablets on the floor make data capture simple and intuitive for operators. With integration to ERP, actual execution data feeds back into planning and costing automatically. The result is a closed loop of visibility and control.
Performance, Labor, and Machine Monitoring
An SFC system doesn’t just track orders. It also monitors the performance of your people and machines. You can measure output per shift, per operator, or per machine to identify patterns and performance gaps. Downtime reasons are recorded in real time, whether it's due to maintenance, material shortages, or setup time. This data enables OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) tracking and supports continuous improvement initiatives. Operators can receive digital work instructions, drawings, and quality checklists to guide them through each step. Time and attendance can be linked to actual job activities, giving a true view of labor efficiency. Maintenance alerts and machine statuses can be integrated for a proactive view of equipment health. Instead of responding to issues after the fact, supervisors can react in the moment or prevent them entirely. Historical data builds a foundation for root-cause analysis and better decision-making. Ultimately, you increase throughput while reducing scrap, rework, and idle time.
Flexibility, Agility, and Integrated Feedback Loops
Production doesn’t always go as planned and that’s where SFC shines. Whether there’s a last-minute change in priority, a quality issue, or a resource constraint, SFC lets you respond quickly and confidently. Changes made in the system are reflected instantly on the shop floor, with updated priorities or instructions. Operators can report deviations, record defects, or escalate issues through built-in workflows. This agility helps prevent quality problems from reaching customers and keeps orders on track. Integrated feedback loops between production and planning mean your schedules get smarter over time. You’re no longer running blind or relying on end-of-shift summaries. The SFC system captures everything as it happens, making continuous improvement actionable and data-driven. It also supports traceability and compliance, recording who did what, when, and with which materials. As a result, SFC builds resilience into your production process, helping you deliver consistently even when the unexpected happens.
Other services
