Software compliments lean manufacturing

There is no doubt that lean manufacturing methods are playing a large role in the success of many companies in today's market. Organization, Better workflow, JIT production, and many others are all keys to becoming a more efficient, more lean shop. Another very important, often overlooked element of lean is the accessibility of information. Part of being lean, is having the ability to make informed decisions and react quickly. How do you make the best decision? By having the right information! Traditionally, this information has been passed around using paperwork, route sheets, tags, etc. This is effective but, it is expensive. The management, organization, and tracking down of paperwork is all non-value added labor. Many companies are unaware of the time they spend on paperwork. BrookWood Industries offers a robust software package that allows you to virtually eliminate the paperwork on the shop floor. It provides the essential link from your order entry system to your shop floor. Orders are entered and the information is automatically broken out and sent to the different areas of the shop. Rips saws get rip lists, moulders get run and setup information, chop saws get cut lists, etc All jobs/orders can be tracked from the office to see the real time status of every part on the floor. Instead of running around the shop floor to check the status of an order, click the order on your PC and know exactly where it is in production. Production information is recorded and can be used to run reports on yields, tack times, production efficiencies, etc. Transparency is important when trying to achieve a lean manufacturing environment. There are a wide variety of solutions available. You can get more information at www.brookwoodindustries.com. Request information and a demo of the software based on your production needs and your manufacturing environment.