Benefits of Job Tracking Systems

Do you know when each job in your shop will be finished? Can you tell a client who calls where their job is in your process? With a real-time Job Tracking system you can! With minimal data input, a powerful system can provide you with a valuable view into your shop floor. Whether you connect to your PLCs, implement new hardware such as scanners, or choose a manual input, tracking your material as it travels through your process can provide many benefits. These benefits include:

Manufacturing Software

Highly configurable systems are outpacing canned systems and providing a path for innovation. Advancements in browser based technology are enabling agile deployment strategies.

Manufacturing software helps manufacturers improve production performance by providing visable control and reporting across the enterprise.

  • Real-time view into your shop-floor activities
  • Improved customer loyalty through accurate delivery times
  • Ability to update your clients as to the status of their orders
  • Understand which work areas/machines cause bottlenecks
  • Reports, charts and graphs that display pertinent information in a visually appealing fashion allows executives/management to quickly evaluate shop-floor conditions.

A tailored system that has been designed around your goals that is set up to only collect production data relevant to your operation allows for the quick implementation and a high return on your investment. Configurable software gives you only the necessary functionality, while ensuring a user-friendly interface with robust reporting capabilities. Generic software offers only limited functionality based on general goals. For maximum usability with minimal implementation/training time, consider a configured system. The ROI is usually higher when you are willing to invest in a high-end tailored system.


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