Lean manufacturing principles dictate that smart factories rely on a digital core of data. At many manufacturing companies, however, production workers and managers still use paper for work orders, checklists and the like. Those paper-based systems add steps to the data recording process, diminishing operational efficiency. Going paperless is increasingly seen as a crucial step in implementing the move to a smart factory, because purely digital tracking simplifies task management across the board. When properly implemented, paperless communications utilize digital data gathering and processing in every aspect of the ERP, including human resources, CRM and inventory management solutions. Here are seven process improvements manufacturers can make with paperless solutions. ERP, IT STRATEGY, GALAXY TAB ACTIVE, PRODUCTION OPTIMIZATION, LEAN MANUFACTURING SHARE THIS: FACEBOOK TWITTER LINKEDIN SPICEWORKS EMAIL Lean manufacturing principles dictate that smart factories rely on a digital core of data. At many manufacturing companies, however, production workers and managers still use paper for work orders, checklists and the like. Those paper-based systems add steps to the data recording process, diminishing operational efficiency. Going paperless is increasingly seen as a crucial step in implementing the move to a smart factory, because purely digital tracking simplifies task management across the board. When properly implemented, paperless communications utilize digital data gathering and processing in every aspect of the ERP, including human resources, CRM and inventory management solutions. Here are seven process improvements manufacturers can make with paperless solutions. 1. Access Accurate Inventory Data 2. Locate Production Supplies 3. Decrease Production Downtime 4. Access Outstanding Work Orders Onscreen 5. Track Production Workflows Without Paper 6. Sign Off on Purchase Orders 7. Attend to Human Resource Functions Going paperless is a necessary first step on the road to a smart factory. A paperless solution facilitated by mobile devices simplifies task management on various fronts in manufacturing. Of equal importance, it acts as the necessary conduit for the digital core — gathering and processing data and acting on those results to drive large segments of the production process autonomously. Learn more about using mobile technology to modernize your factory in this infographic!

1. 7 Ways Mobile Devices
Improve Task Management
in Manufacturing

2. The Smart Factory
Runs on Digital Data
Paperless task
management eliminates
workflow inefficiencies
in the smart factory.
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3. Access Accurate
Inventory Data
Scan deliveries of raw
material to update
inventory counts across
multiple production
facilities in real time.
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4. Locate Production
Supplies
Scan product log files
and retrieve relevant
geolocation parameters
from GPS time stamps.
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PIPES
Filed number:
Name:
Geolocation:
SECTOR 5, SHELF 4
GPS time stamp:
Delivered 00:09:00 ET
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5. Mobile Devices Are the Foundation
of the Smart Factory
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6. Decrease Production
Downtime
Use augmented realityto layer
machine diagrams overphotos
of failed parts and detect
discrepancies.
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7. Access Outstanding
Work Orders
Onscreen
Retrieve dailywork orders
through on-floormobile devices,
even while wearing gloves. View
workflows fordifferent orders
with latest updates.
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Maintenance Request
WORKORDER #90105
Daily Service
WORKORDER #90107
Service Request

8. Track Production
Workflows
Without Paper
Digitally sign off on
assigned tasks to keep
production processes
moving smoothly.
WORKORDER #90103
Maintenance Request
Signature
5

9. Sign Off on Purchase Orders
Text plant managers to approve
purchase orders. Managers can use
the S Pen on the Tab Active 2 to
digitally sign paperwork.
ORDER No: 60302
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10. Attend to Human
Resource Functions
Access HR software through mobile
devices. Request time off, update
PTO and check off other
administrative tasks.
TIME OFF REQUEST
APPROVED
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11. The Samsung Tab Active2
improves efficiency on the factory floor.
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