Daily management systems (DMS) are a set of processes through which team members evaluate their progress towards accomplishing the company’s strategic objectives on a daily basis.
Usually employees keep abreast of what is happening on the plant floor through daily huddles, “gemba walks,” or performance dashboard meetings. These types of daily touchpoints ensure the right person is doing the right work at the right time and allow employees to promptly take corrective action when progress is unsatisfactory.
A DMS simply makes that whole process more efficient, because it expedites the collection, analysis and communication of key information through digitization. Everything is stored and accessible in a centralized management platform, allowing you to scale- up processes and make them leaner
How do daily management systems help?
Here are some of the many benefits of using a daily management system:
- obtain real-time visibility into the status of every task, access or process
- monitor the execution of important tasks
- graphically see performance at all levels
- make sure roles and responsibilities are clear
- automate workflows, task assignments and reminders
- receive problem alerts to take early corrective action
- identify the root cause of issues that are impeding productivity
- encourage a culture of accountability
- reduce human error
- enable top management to concentrate on high-value problem areas
- expedite problem resolution
- reduce waste, errors and delays
What do daily management systems do?
A daily management system requires you to break down your business goals into specific tasks, activities and operational outcomes.
Some daily management systems then collect data from various systems in real time and display a simple visual representation such as a graph or dashboard to show employees at all levels if they’re on target or not. Since everything is displayed visually, the systems clearly communicate what needs to be improved and who is responsible for the action.
In addition, the DMS allows you to create, modify and automate complex business processes, workflows, approval protocols and many other procedures. You can even generate task lists and procedures to ensure you get consistent and predictable results from one individual or team to another.
When assessing which solution is best for your organization, there are many factors to consider. BDC can help you develop an effective strategy and find technology solutions and services that are best suited to meet your business needs.
Daily management system solutions
If you are looking for a daily management solution, you may want to consider the following.
Revised July 2020
CIS Continuous Improvement Software
Issue Tracking Dashboard Reporting Performance Monitoring Mobile Access Root-cause analysis
CIS Continuous Improvement Software by Horricks Management Group offers a comprehensive online quality management system. It can be adapted to various requirements through the creation of new databases, new input forms, portals, etc., that extend the existing modules’ functionalities. Horricks Management Group is a Canadian company based in Rockwood, Ontario.
Createch Mobile DMS
Issue Tracking Dashboard Reporting Performance Monitoring Mobile Access Root-cause analysis
The Createch Group’s mobile DMS provides simple and effective visual management tools to identify and resolve problems efficiently. It also contains improvement cards to consistently support problem resolution. The mobile application runs on smart phones, tablets and desktops, allowing you to make informed decisions faster. The Createch Group is headquartered in Montreal.
EtQ CAPA System
Issue Tracking Dashboard Reporting Performance Monitoring Mobile Access Root-cause analysis
EtQ's CAPA is a key module of EtQ Reliance, a web-based enterprise system for quality and compliance management. CAPA allows you to generate a corrective action or a preventive action request that routes through review, root cause, corrective action taken, and verification stages. Reports are generated automatically, providing an effective database for tracking problem sources and costs. Since EtQ is an integrated platform, data can be inherited from other modules such as complaint handling, audit management, risk assessment, or any other module in EtQ Reliance.
iLEAN
Issue Tracking Dashboard Reporting Performance Monitoring Mobile Access Root-cause analysis
iLEAN is a lean manufacturing software that eliminates paper in the plant, thus reducing the time elapsed between the moment an error is detected and the moment the most suitable solution is identified and applied. iLEAN also makes training easier by enabling operators to follow step-by-step wizards on their tablets, helping them execute their tasks without mistakes. Last, but not least, iLEAN is able to connect to most ERP systems on the market, eliminating paper and any need for manual input.
Intelex
Issue Tracking Dashboard Reporting Performance Monitoring Mobile Access Root-cause analysis
Intelex defect-tracking software allows you to identify product defects early on and take immediate action. The solution streamlines the workflow from problem identification to resolution. In addition, it performs root-cause analysis and communicates lessons learned to share best practices and improve quality control across multiple locations. The application easily integrates with common ERP systems, creating a seamless solution for enterprise-wide information management.
IntelliWorks
Issue Tracking Dashboard Reporting Performance Monitoring Mobile Access Root-cause analysis
IntelliWorks by Pyramid Solutions enables manufacturers to efficiently track, control, and manage defects through process enforcement, user input, or tooling integration. The solution can be deployed as a stand-alone or as a networked application on Windows and Intel platforms.
KaiNexus
Issue Tracking Dashboard Reporting Performance Monitoring Mobile Access Root-cause analysis
KaiNexus's intuitive software platform supports a sustainable culture of continuous improvement by engaging staff and leaders with better communication, increased visibility, real-time impact reports and standardization. KaiNexus adapts to your workflow and lets you assign projects to the right people. Use the customizable dashboard and notification options to ensure everybody is staying on track. And if you need to disseminate your improvements, all you have to do is create a library of shared knowledge.
Redzone
Issue Tracking Dashboard Reporting Performance Monitoring Mobile Access Root-cause analysis
Redzone’s continuous improvement software replaces arduous paper-based kaizen events with automated capabilities that establish, track and schedule tasks for the teams. To compliment the technology and to instigate best working practices, Redzone includes a 90-day coaching program.
ShopFloorConnect
Issue Tracking Dashboard Reporting Performance Monitoring Mobile Access Root-cause analysis
ShopFloorConnect by Wintriss Controls enables you to monitor the performance of all the equipment on your factory floor. It tracks machines’ uptime, downtime and the number of parts they produce. It also generates overall equipment effectiveness reports. Users can access this information anytime on any web browser across desktops and mobile devices. Additionally, automatic conditional alert messages can be set up to be sent each time specific conditions are met at a machine.
STEXCON
Issue Tracking Dashboard Reporting Performance Monitoring Mobile Access Root-cause analysis
STEXCON is a management consulting firm that offers iOS apps (BlitzGemba and CheckGemba) to help you centralize and use the information collected during gemba walks for continuous improvement. These apps, used with TimeSteward, a powerful time monitoring app, make sure you get the most from your gemba walks.
Tervene
Issue Tracking Dashboard Reporting Performance Monitoring Mobile Access Root-cause analysis
Tervene is an all-in-one solution providing supervisors with the tools they need to identify improvement opportunities and turn those opportunities into reality. Tervene’s gemba walk tool displays custom checklists to discover and prevent issues. Once problems are identified, they can be documented with text and photos in a manager’s report where they can later be prioritized. If the improvement opportunity is worth pursuing, the system provides an integrated project and task management platform to track the progress of the assignment. Tervene is proudly Canadian, with offices in France, Switzerland and the Middle East.
When assessing which solution is best for your organization, there are many factors to consider. BDC can help you develop an effective strategy and find technology solutions and services that are best suited to meet your business needs.
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Furthermore, the list is only a starting point. When assessing which solution is best for your organization, you will probably consider many other factors.
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