Streamlining Production for a Global Manufacturing Leader

This automated, multi-team, real-time solution empowered our globally recognised, sector-leading manufacturing client to plan and process their entire production more efficiently and effectively.

Sector.

Manufacturing, Metalworks

Product description.

Multi-team, real-time production planning solution

Technologies.

.NET Core
Angular 8.0
Web API
3rd Party API Integration

Reduction in lead-time to clients

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Manufacturing hours saved

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Parts manufactured via Vision

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Hours saved on multi-team production planning

The challenge.

Managing production for a multi-team, large-scale manufacturing organisation.

MSP is a major manufacturer of stampings and springs. From its Redditch base, the company serves customers throughout the globe.

Producing these components in a range of materials, for diverse environments, for various industries creates a huge challenge for workflow organisation – which was previously managed through a series of spreadsheets.

The company required a more efficient way of working, including a better process to manage by exception and quickly highlight and mitigate potential bottlenecks

The solution.

An automated, synced-up, real-time solution powering the entire factory floor.

When ioSTUDIOS was presented with MSP’s challenges, our developers set out to create Vision – one system that uses multiple devices, placed strategically across the factory floor to aid planning and production.

ioSTUDIOS tried and tested development process was followed for this to ensure no stone was left unturned, and the client would be left with a system that could suit their needs.

Vision brings in all orders automatically from the company’s CRM system and places these into a table for Team Leaders and the Production Supervisor to plan accordingly. Once this information is planned it is displayed on a gantt chart with colour-coordinated project status information. Team Leader can then manage production to ensure deadlines will be made – if it becomes apparent a deadline is going to be missed, they can replan and update their planner gantt chart accordingly – such changes will show in real-time to the rest of the factory.

Vision is particularly useful for Production Supervisors who will have a God’s-eye view of all sections and schedules, as well as the ability to approve new projects, specify materials for each job, and create and manage various system settings.

To improve transparency and visibility across the factory, each teams real-time gantt chart planner, with real-time statuses of whether each job is ahead/behind schedule is also displayed on a large, widescreen television at that Team’s specific area in the factory.

The result.

A more proactive and productive output.

As Vision enables management to keep on top of the vast detail they have across the factory floor, potential production “bottlenecks” are now addressed before they become a problem. In turn, this saves 100’s of manufacturing hours a year and has led to a 15% decrease in the lead-time given for new projects.

MSP is also able to leverage valuable insights from the system’s large dataset – such as which team is the most efficient or how long a specific type of job takes to complete.

MSP’s management has full control over the software. Its configurability means different areas and settings in the system can be adjusted from a simple menu and as Vision has been built in a manner that allows modules to be easily added on, future development phases and functionality are easy to achieve.

ioSTUDIOS are an absolute pleasure to deal with. From a technical point of view their work has enabled us to scale and grow rapidly – they are experts when it comes to bespoke software development projects.

LEE WATKINSON, hEAD OF dIGITAL | Skirting world

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How does the Vision system improve multi-team production planning?

The Vision system centralises and automates production planning, offering a real-time view of workflows.

This enables team leaders to proactively manage tasks, resolve potential bottlenecks before they occur, and make instant adjustments, ensuring smooth collaboration across all teams.

Why was a real-time solution critical for MSP?

Real-time functionality was essential to address the complexities of managing a large-scale production process.

By providing live updates on task statuses and deadlines, Vision allows teams to respond immediately to changes, reducing delays and improving efficiency across the factory floor.

What role does data play in the Vision system?

Vision collects and analyses data to deliver actionable insights, such as team performance metrics and task durations.

These insights empower MSP to make informed decisions, optimise workflows, and continuously improve production processes.

How has Vision enhanced visibility on the factory floor?

Vision displays team-specific, real-time Gantt charts on widescreen monitors in each production area.

This ensures that all team members have instant access to task progress, deadlines, and potential issues, fostering transparency and accountability throughout the factory.

Streamlining Production for a Global Manufacturing Leader

This automated, multi-team, real-time solution empowered our globally recognised, sector-leading manufacturing client to plan and process their entire production more efficiently and effectively.

Sector.

Product description.

Technologies.

The challenge.

Managing production for a multi-team, large-scale manufacturing organisation.

The solution.

An automated, synced-up, real-time solution powering the entire factory floor.

The result.

A more proactive and productive output.

Frequently asked questions

How does the Vision system improve multi-team production planning?

Why was a real-time solution critical for MSP?

What role does data play in the Vision system?

How has Vision enhanced visibility on the factory floor?

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