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Planner - Production Planning with ease

Your go-to online work scheduling tool tailor-made for production planners. It seamlessly merges resource and order planning with real-time machine tracking, offering a unified ecosystem where your plans meet the reality of the shop floor.

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Easily manage production planning

GlobalReader Planner is your ultimate online work scheduling tool, designed specifically for production planners. This innovative feature blends resource and order planning with real-time machine tracking, creating a unified ecosystem where plans meet reality head-on.

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Simplified Workflow

With easy order addition, workstation assignment, and real-time monitoring, GlobalReader Planner simplifies the production planning process, reducing complexity and improving overall workflow..

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Cost Reduction

By minimising production delays and resource wastage, manufacturers can reduce operational costs and increase profitability.

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Real-Time Progress Monitoring

Monitor the progress of production plans in real time, receiving status updates on order production. This feature allows for quick responses to any deviations from the plan.

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Efficient Work Allocation

Optimise works and schedules on the machines, this ensures that tasks are efficiently allocated, which reduces idle time and maximises resource utilisation.

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Planner simplifies the allocation. Ensure that every task is assigned to the correct workstation, reducing complexity and improving your overall workflow.
Track the status of each order in your production plan, from initiation to completion.

From Chaos to Clarity with Planner

We inspire industry leaders to collect data around their production resources:

  • to increase efficiency
  • to increase collaboration
  • to keep them ahead of their competitors

GlobalReader HARDWARE

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Retrofit Hardware to any machine for data collection. Standard measurements:

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> 3 data collection ports
> M12 connectors enable analog and digital readings
> Connected to cloud over WiFi, LTE or ETH
> Standard RS port for machine controller connection

> Data in 10 second intervals every 30 seconds sent to cloud
> Backup data for 30 days (if connection lost)
> DIY set-up

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GlobalReader SOFTWARE

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Transition from Excel/Sheets to Visual Planning

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  • Icon of a rocket illustrating a quick and smooth transition from excel to our software

    Smooth Transition:

    Move from cluttered Excel/Sheets to a clear, visual planning board

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    Instant Overview:

    Gain a comprehensive view of all orders and their statuses at a glance

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    Better Organisation:

    Organise and prioritise tasks with ease, improving workflow clarity

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Real-time Adjustments for Dynamic Manufacturing

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  • Clock symbol representing flexible production scheduling and the ability to rearrange orders.

    Flexible Scheduling:

    Easily rearrange orders across machines with drag-and-drop

  • Checklist icon symbolizing task prioritization to reduce machine downtime.

    Minimise Downtime:

    Prioritise tasks for today, tomorrow, and beyond for optimal resource allocation

  • Gear symbol representing machine optimization and strategic maintenance planning.

    Optimise Machine Use:

    Minimise production interruptions with strategic maintenance planning

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Increase Collaboration

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  • Three-person icon representing a connected and centralised digital platform for planning and communication.

    Centralised Platform:

    Share real-time plans with Operator, ensuring paperless factory

  • Megaphone symbol indicating streamlined communication and reduced misunderstandings

    Clear Communication:

    Reduce misunderstandings and streamline operations with centralised information

  • Key symbol representing employee empowerment and access to prioritized production tasks.

    Empower Employees:

    Give your team the tools to know what's most important - Prioritise orders for Operators

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Smarter Planning with Real-Time and feedback

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  • Lightbulb icon symbolizing smart, data-driven decision-making for production planning.

    Data-Driven Decisions:

    Compare planned vs. actual times to refine future planning accuracy

  • Upward trending bar chart icon representing continuous improvement and performance tracking.

    Continuous Improvement:

    Use insights to give more exact timelines to customers and save money

  • Globe and hand icon symbolizing waste reduction and resource efficiency in planning.

    Reduce Waste:

    Identify inefficiencies in planning to minimise wasted resources and time

Boost efficiency by using factory Planner alongside other features

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Complete Process Control

Analytics

Complete control over manufacturing processes. From detecting potential issues with Analytics to taking proactive measures with Maintenance, entire production cycle becomes more efficient and reliable.

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Downtime Reduction

Operator

If a technical downtime is detected, technicians are instantly aware. Maintenance feature allows the technical team to address these issues within minutes.

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Planning and Execution

Maintenance

By sharing data, Planner and Maintenance enable manufacturers to incorporate maintenance tasks into their production schedules minimising downtime and disruptions.

Common Queries

How does GlobalReader Planner reduce operational costs?

GlobalReader Planner minimises production delays and resource wastage, ultimately leading to a reduction in operational costs. By optimising production planning, it helps manufacturers achieve a more efficient workflow, translating to increased profitability.

What is the benefit of real-time status updates in GlobalReader Planner?

Real-time status updates in GlobalReader Planner provide production planners with invaluable insights. These updates allow you to stay informed about order progress, helping you make prompt decisions to ensure your production stays on track.

How does GlobalReader Planner enhance collaboration in manufacturing operations?

GlobalReader Planner works in harmony with Operator, Maintenance and Analytics, fostering collaboration between production planners, operators, and analysts. This synergy leads to a more cohesive and efficient manufacturing operation.

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