Development of a Modular and Scalable Manufacturing Data Visibility Platform

The client relies on an outdated legacy manufacturing software system that limits data visibility and hampers workflow efficiency. As the organization expands, the system's manual data management methods and lack of modern tools create challenges in scaling, onboarding new personnel, and gaining real-time insights into part and process statuses, ultimately affecting productivity and decision-making.

A mid to large-sized manufacturing enterprise specializing in custom, order-based production, seeking to modernize its manufacturing data management and improve workflow visibility.

• Implement a modern, scalable platform to replace legacy manufacturing systems, enabling comprehensive data visibility across all workflows.
• Reduce dependency on highly specialized personnel by making system features more accessible to a broader user base.
• Increase operational efficiency through improved management and visualization of manufacturing workflows, parts, and process stages.
• Achieve scalable growth capacity, supporting an increase in workflows and parts management as the company expands.
• Ensure continuous data synchronization between existing legacy systems and the new platform to maintain data integrity.
• Improve user experience with an intuitive interface to facilitate easier creation, editing, and navigation of manufacturing workflows.

• Visualized workflows illustrating each part’s manufacturing journey, including transitions between facilities.
• Interoperability with existing legacy systems to sync updates and maintain consistency in data on parts and processes.
• User-friendly interface that allows team members to create, edit, and navigate workflows efficiently.
• Management tools for work centers and processes to streamline updates and access.
• A scalable architecture capable of managing over 20,000 workflows and tens of thousands of parts.
• Data visualization features to clearly depict process stages and facilitate quick status assessments.

• Legacy manufacturing system for data synchronization and updates.
• Visualization tools for process mapping and workflow illustration.
• User authentication and access control systems.

• Scalability to handle over 20,000 workflows and increasing parts volume.
• High performance with real-time data updates and visualizations.
• Strong security protocols for data integrity and user access.
• High system availability with minimal downtime.
• Ease of use for team members with varying technical expertise.

The implementation of a modern, modular manufacturing data visibility platform is expected to significantly enhance productivity, with improved operational workflows and immediate access to comprehensive process data. The system aims to manage over 20,000 workflows and 42,000 parts efficiently, reduce training and onboarding time for new personnel, and support scalable growth without compromising data integrity or system usability, resulting in increased operational throughput and better decision-making capabilities.