Workforce scheduling
JITbase takes the human factor into account by predicting the number of manual tasks in the shift: number of setups, number of part changeovers, number of M00, number of quality controls, etc. Supervisors make informed decisions on operator allocation thanks to key information provided by JITbase.
Harmonized workload for improved efficiency
Based on operator workloads, supervisors can better plan human resources on machines in order to maximize their efficiency.
JITbase helps:
- Find programs or jobs that can be managed together
- Detect overload situations that can impact performance
- Conversely, detect underload situations where an operator can manage more machines
The output is a harmonized workload among operators and more machines managed by a single operator.
Production Planning and Scheduling
Based on live job progress and standard times, JITbase predicts completion times. Supervisors can play different scenarios such as opening/closing a shift, or assign overtime to ensure that deadlines are met.
In environments where priorities change rapidly due to constant new emergencies, JITbase designed an easy-to-use tool with drag-and-drop capabilities to help Supervisors adapt in real-time.
Gain key insights from past productions
Should you run the program on Machine A or Machine B? Which Operator should run it?
JITbase continuously learns from your productions: supervisors have access to past performances by machine and the information about which operator was in charge, which helps supervisors make better decisions in the production plan.
Live guidance for Operators
Thanks to our Planning and Scheduling tool, operators manage more machines. It becomes crucial to tell them when they are needed on each machine.
Tracking the program advancement in real time, JITbase knows when the machine will reach the next stoppage. Adding a display on each machine, Operators can navigate from one machine to the other, knowing when they are required for a manual intervention.
Being proactive not only makes them more efficient, it removes stress and makes their life easier.
Live production KPIs for Supervisors
Unlike Machine Monitoring Systems that only display live status and machine utilization, JITbase tracks:
- Parts completed vs. Shift Objective
- Live shift progress in %
- Performance of the shift
- Remaining time to complete the Shift Objective (based on standard times)
Supervisors understand at a glance whether the production is going well or if a corrective action needs to be taken.