In the fast-paced world of manufacturing, effective supply chain management is paramount to enabling  "just-in-time" (JIT) manufacturing.  To maximize manufacturing throughput, asset tracking is a key component of the process. Each part is as important to track as the next because they all contribute to the final product. To help mitigate risks in their supply chains, manufacturers often turn to asset tracking.

The JIT approach is commonplace in the car manufacturing industry but is applied in countless manufacturing settings. It involves aligning the arrival of parts like doors with their moment of need in the assembly process. This end-to-end visibility of the supply chain allows for better control of  labor and inventory costs while increasing a manufacturer’s ability to produce more, more effectively. JIT is a highly efficient approach, but it inherently involves risk if a part does not arrive when it’s needed. In order to avoid supply chain disruptions, it is critical to have a comprehensive understanding of all parts and their respective timelines through asset tracking data.

At Skylytics, we partner with manufacturers to help them harness the power of data coupled with the JIT manufacturing model to make better business decisions. Read on to learn more about how IoT technology and asset tracking can reduce the risks associated with supply chain disruptions.