Systems & tools
I am not trying to replace the ERP. I am trying to make its information easier to use.
Most ERP systems contain the information the operation needs. The challenge is getting the right answer fast enough to act on it.
01 / Production control
Make the next decision obvious.
Production tools should answer the questions that decide whether the day goes right: what should run next, what is late, what is currently running, where labor is deployed, where capacity is available, and which jobs are at risk.
02 / Material visibility
See the shortage before the machine does.
Material shortages are easier to solve before a job reaches the machine. The goal is to surface availability, open requirements, commitments, replenishment, and risk early enough to change the outcome.
03 / Management views
Manage by exception, not by scrolling.
I build reporting around the things that need attention rather than forcing managers to review everything. Good management information should narrow the field, not create another report to maintain.
04 / Technology
Turn operating data into action.
Google Sheets, Apps Script, Excel, ERP data, dashboards, and automation are tools. I use them to turn operating data into clearer priorities, faster visibility, and better decisions.