The Challenge:
A factory floor relied on moving data between spreadsheets and a separate stock management system to track labor efficiency and equipment performance. This fragmentation made forecasting impossible.
The MaxPrint Solution:
- Unified Data Source: MaxPrint enabled the factory to pull data from multiple systems (ERP, payroll, and punch-in times) into a single, comprehensive “Production Planning” report in XLSX format.
- Automated Formatting: Used “Simple SQL” with master-detail grouping to automatically aggregate employee hours and machine costs into a structured tabular layout without complex manual coding.
The Impact:
- Visibility: Management gained real-time visibility into labor efficiency and capacity planning.
- Cost Reduction: Minimized overprints and wasted stock by providing precise inventory reports, reducing data-fix incidents by 30%.
