Production Line Broadcasting

A method to synchronize the flow of material through the production facility is to distribute custom work instructions for each unique product or assembly being built. This pull system uses real-time data from the production line allowing internal and external suppliers the ability to respond to actual demand shifts.

Benefits

• Reduced carrying costs of excessive inventory by building only what customers are demanding
• Improved customer satisfaction with quick response capability by being able to build to the shipping schedule and in lot sizes of one
• Reduced production and operation costs by improving the efficiency of flow of material to assembly
• Improved quality having correct parts identified and placed line side for next model being assembled
• Improved ergonomics for workers by making production line a more organized place to work