From Spreadsheets To Success With Production Control Software

In the modern world of subcontract precision engineering, efficient production management is crucial for staying competitive and fulfilling customer demand.

While many businesses still rely on manual Excel-based systems to manage their production processes, there’s a more advanced solution available: PSL Datatrack.

Let’s explore how utilisation of our production control software can revolutionise your production management and replace those cumbersome spreadsheets!

Integration and Automation

PSL Datatrack seamlessly integrates various aspects of production management, including Quotations, Sales Orders, Purchasing, Scheduling, Shop Floor Data Collection (SFDC), Quality, Finance and Management into one comprehensive system.

Unlike Excel, which often requires manual updates and can be prone to error, PSL Datatrack automates many functions and seamlessly links data, saving time and reducing the risk of inaccuracies.

Real-Time Data Insights

One of the standout features of PSL Datatrack is its ability to provide up-to-date, real-time data on orders, inventory levels and production progress through its dynamic and innovative Status Boards.

This ensures that decision-makers have the information they need, at their fingertips, to respond quickly to changes in production needs and make informed decisions.

Streamlined Communication

With PSL Datatrack, communication between different departments involved in the production process is streamlined.

The software provides a centralised platform for sharing information, instructions and updates, reducing the likelihood of miscommunication or delays that can occur when relying on manual methods like spreadsheets or emails.

Customisation and Scalability

PSL Datatrack is highly customisable to suit the specific needs of your company. Whether you’re a small or medium manufacturing business, the software can be tailored to match your unique requirements.

Plus, as your business grows, PSL Datatrack can easily scale up to accommodate increased production volume and complexity, whereas Excel-based systems may become awkward to manage as data volume grows.

Traceability and Compliance

Maintaining traceability and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and quality standards, including ISO 9001 and AS9100, is essential for subcontract precision engineering businesses.

PSL Datatrack includes features for traceability, allowing you to track materials, processes and quality control measures throughout the production process, giving you peace of mind that your operations meet regulatory requirements.

Performance Analysis and Reporting

PSL Datatrack provides detailed reports and analytics on various aspects of performance, including machine utilisation, production efficiency and post-production job costing.

These insights enable you to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions to optimise your operations and drive business growth.

Enhanced Security

Unlike Excel files that can be easily accessed and modified by multiple users, PSL Datatrack offers enhanced user access control.

This ensures that sensitive production data remains secure and only accessible to authorised personnel, offering reassurance and confidence in the software.

In conclusion, utilisation of a purpose-designed, designated production control software system such as PSL Datatrack offers numerous advantages over traditional Excel-based systems. From integration and automation to real-time data insights and enhanced security, PSL Datatrack empowers manufacturing businesses to streamline their processes, improve efficiency and drive growth.

Don’t just take our word for it!

Many users of PSL Datatrack have spoken out about the benefits of replacing Excel spreadsheets with the system, including…

James Boxall, Reeling Systems Limited

“We were heavily reliant on Excel spreadsheets and Word documents for managing our workflow, quoting and stock control. This process was prone to mistakes, especially as our workload increased.” Read the full case study

Tim Moss, M & M Turned Parts Limited

“Quotations, a critical component of our business, were particularly challenging. They often fell outside the standard scope and consumed substantial time. We now have a system where all information is accurate. If you don’t get the administration side of your business right, you might as well pack up!” Read the full case study

Steve Rigby, HSM Components

“Working practices to achieve accreditation were already in place, but we really needed PSL Datatrack to provide the traceability that our manual system just couldn’t manage.” Read the full case study