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Boosting Production with PINpoint

Success Story: Driving a 13% Production Boost and $12M Revenue Gain in Just 90 Days

Faced with costly inefficiencies and mounting production challenges, a leading global construction and mining equipment manufacturer turned to Advantive’s PINpoint InSight Hub for a transformative solution.

Within just 60 days, the implementation of real-time tracking and actionable insights drove a dramatic improvement in operational transparency and efficiency.

By 90 days, the results spoke for themselves: a 13% increase in production and an annualized revenue boost of more than $12 million. This case study highlights how data-driven visibility, streamlined processes, and targeted action plans not only eliminated costly bottlenecks but also delivered measurable financial impact.

Comprehensive MES Software for Discrete Manufacturers

PINpoint Manufacturing Execution System (MES) is the only comprehensive no-code solution built specifically for discrete manufacturers, offering real-time visibility, error-proof processes, and actionable insights right out of the box. With powerful analytics, a rich data set, and drag-and-drop configuration, it eliminates inefficiencies, enforces repeatability, and uncovers opportunities for continuous improvement—without the burden of custom coding or lengthy deployments.

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PINpoint MES gives operations leaders the visibility and control they need to drive productivity and continuous improvement. By bridging the gap between PLC data and ERP systems, PINpoint transforms raw production data into actionable insight, helping leaders reduce errors, eliminate inefficiencies, and boost workforce engagement.

  • Monitor production goals in real time with web-based dashboards
  • Eliminate defects and errors with direct integration to production automation
  • Collect granular data through the 5-Bucket Time Model to uncover hidden inefficiencies
  • Track operator performance and align staff with the workstations where they excel
  • Collaborate with the PINpoint team for ongoing reviews and expert guidance

Engineers are responsible for product quality and process efficiency—and PINpoint MES gives them the tools to deliver. With complete plant-floor visibility, drag-and-drop process control, and access to rich data sets, engineers can identify improvement opportunities and implement them instantly without relying on costly programming.

 

  • Complete Visibility: View your entire assembly line from one optimized dashboard and respond quickly to customer or process changes
  • Drag-and-Drop Configuration: Test and implement process changes on the fly, without coding or delays
  • Rich Data Sets: Capture every measurable data point for every second of every shift and display insights in intuitive dashboards
  • Easy Integration: Enterprise-level security with secure authentication, authorization, and end-to-end encryption
  • Expert Collaboration: Ongoing reviews with PINpoint experts to validate improvements and uncover new opportunities

Quality leaders need more than passive monitoring; they need error-proofing and complete control over every product that leaves the line. PINpoint MES empowers quality teams to reduce defects, enforce repeatable processes, and track product quality in real time, from shop floor to top floor.

  • Fastening Error Proofing: Control torque and angle on any fastening tool model to ensure reliable joint integrity
  • Guided Inspections: Easily configure inspection workflows and highlight items for operator review
  • Real-Time Quality Status: Manage product quality actively, with live visibility of every serial number and repair status
  • Defect Heatmaps: Track, visualize, and resolve defects at their root cause with heatmap reporting
  • Warranty Risk Reduction: Lower warranty claims and avoid costly recalls by ensuring no defective product ships

Production operators need clarity and consistency to perform at their best. PINpoint MES empowers teams with digital work instructions, enforced process steps, and real-time feedback that eliminate guesswork and reduce errors. By standardizing workflows and making instructions easy to follow, operators can focus on quality and throughput, while managers gain visibility into operator performance and engagement.

  • Easy to Use: Simple SmartScreen interface helps operators get up to speed quickly and resolve issues from their workstation
  • Repeatable Processes: Enforce defined production steps with clear digital instructions that eliminate mistakes and improve quality
  • Proactive Resolution: Track operator performance in real time to identify struggles early and avoid scrapped product
  • Reward Best Performers: Assign operators to the stations where they excel and recognize those who deliver the highest value
  • Higher Throughput: Reduce waste, increase efficiency, and cut warranty claims by ensuring processes are followed consistently

PINpoint MES makes life easier for IT leaders by eliminating the headaches of coding, custom development, and painful integrations. With built-in connectors, simple configuration, and enterprise-level security, IT teams can support production goals without being buried in endless requests. Faster deployments, reduced backlog, and no-code flexibility mean your IT department can focus on strategy—not putting out fires.

  • Next-Gen Security: Enterprise-grade protocols for secure authentication, authorization, and end-to-end encryption
  • Minimal Hardware Requirements: Use existing Windows-based equipment and standard server space
  • Simple Configuration: Point-and-click setup with built-in drivers, barcode scanning, and API connectivity to ERP, PLC, and QMS systems
  • Fast Installation: Deploy PINpoint in minutes with no coding; many customers expand to new lines on their own
  • Expert Collaboration: Work with the PINpoint team on ongoing reviews to maximize performance and security
  • Dedicated Service: Support from launch day forward so IT stays focused on high-value priorities

Maximize your investment in PINpoint MES with professional services designed to uncover opportunities, accelerate adoption, and deliver measurable results. Our team partners with you to mine your data, assess your systems, and ensure you’re leveraging the platform to its full potential. With world-class customer support, timely resolutions, and ongoing guidance, we’re here to help you achieve your quality and efficiency goals.

  • PASS Reviews: Advanced analytics and domain expertise uncover the hidden factory and reveal opportunities for efficiency gains
  • Health Check Assessments: Rapid on-site evaluations provide a clear snapshot of processes, technology, and maturity against a five-point scale
  • InSight Hub: Complete reporting and analytics solution with intuitive dashboards and drill-down capabilities to pinpoint problem areas
  • Operator Effectiveness: Support programs that improve retention, reduce turnover risk, and sustain production continuity
  • Dedicated Service: A customer-first approach with long-term support to keep your operations running smoothly

Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers face constant pressure to increase throughput, meet strict compliance requirements, and reduce warranty claims, all while managing complex vehicle configurations and just-in-sequence processes. PINpoint MES goes beyond planning and scheduling to deliver execution-level control on the shop floor. PINpoint ensures vehicles and components are built right the first time by enforcing standardized work, error-proofing tasks, and automating traceability.

  • Complete Control: Enforce dynamic processes and prevent errors with station-level compliance checks
  • Quality Assurance: Trigger real-time alerts and corrective workflows to eliminate defects and reduce rework
  • Automated Traceability: Capture a full digital thread of every part, process, and operator for audits and recalls
  • Real-Time Connectivity: Integrate IoT devices and smart tools to validate tasks and monitor torque, flow, and cycle times
  • Digital Work Instructions: Guide operators with clear, visual instructions to ensure consistent assembly execution
  • Day One Results: Cloud-ready and modular, PINpoint can be rolled out quickly across plants and lines

Discrete manufacturers often face the challenge of producing high-quality products efficiently, repeatably, and at scale with complex assemblies, high product variation, and strict compliance requirements. PINpoint MES provides execution-level control to keep production consistent, traceable, and adaptable without costly custom development. From real-time monitoring to enforced digital work instructions, PINpoint helps manufacturers eliminate waste, reduce defects, and accelerate continuous improvement initiatives.

  • Complete Control: Enforce standardized workflows and prevent skipped steps with digital work instructions
  • Quality Assurance: Trigger real-time alerts and corrective actions to stop defects before they move downstream
  • Automated Traceability: Easily track every part, tool, operator, and inspection for complete lifecycle visibility and audit readiness
  • Real-Time Connectivity: Monitor cycle times, yields, and resource utilization across stations, shifts, and lines
  • Continuous Improvement Tools: Use data to identify bottlenecks, improve OEE, and eliminate rework
  • Scalable Deployment: Modular, cloud-ready architecture makes it easy to roll out quickly across plants or lines

Quality leaders need more than passive monitoring; they need error-proofing and complete control over every product that leaves the line. PINpoint MES empowers quality teams to reduce defects, enforce repeatable processes, and track product quality in real time, from the shop floor to the top floor.

  • Fastening Error Proofing: Control torque and angle on any fastening tool model to ensure reliable joint integrity
  • Guided Inspections: Easily configure inspection workflows and highlight items for operator review
  • Real-Time Quality Status: Manage product quality actively, with live visibility of every serial number and repair status
  • Defect Heatmaps: Track, visualize, and resolve defects at their root cause with heatmap reporting
  • Warranty Risk Reduction: Lower warranty claims and avoid costly recalls by ensuring no defective product ships

Medical device manufacturers operate in one of the most highly regulated industries, where compliance, accuracy, and full traceability are non-negotiable. PINpoint MES provides the digital backbone for FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and other global standards—ensuring every product is built to specification, every process is documented, and every record is audit-ready. With enforced workflows, electronic Device History Records (eDHR), and automated alerts, PINpoint helps you reduce risk, simplify compliance, and improve product quality.

  • Complete Control: Enforce SOPs with digital work instructions, version control, and station-level compliance
  • Automated Traceability: Capture operators, tools, parts, inspections, and signatures to build eDHRs automatically
  • Quality Assurance: Real-time alerts flag deviations or skipped steps and trigger corrective workflows
  • Regulatory Compliance: Simplify audits and reduce costs with electronic records aligned to FDA, ISO, and global standards
  • Real-Time Connectivity: Smart tooling integration validates tasks, torque checks, and other critical operations
  • Configurable Workflows: Adapt easily to new regulations, SOP changes, or customer-specific requirements

MRO providers operate in highly regulated, fast-paced environments where turnaround times and compliance are critical. PINpoint MES extends beyond traditional planning tools by enforcing execution-level control, ensuring every work order is completed correctly, on time, and fully complies with FAA, EASA, and AS9100 standards. With real-time visibility, error-proofing, and automated traceability, PINpoint helps you eliminate costly errors, reduce delays, and build stronger client trust.

  • Complete Control: Standardize workflows with digital work instructions and enforce compliance at every step
  • Quality Assurance: Real-time alerts and automated corrective actions help avoid errors and delays in maintenance processes
  • Automated Traceability: Generate a complete digital record of parts, tools, and processes for audit readiness and regulatory compliance
  • Real-Time Connectivity: Monitor technician activity, job status, and resource allocation to keep turnaround times on track
  • Digital Work Instructions: Provide technicians with guided, visual instructions for accurate and repeatable execution
  • Day One Results: Cloud-ready, modular architecture ensures fast deployment without disrupting existing MRO systems

Building recreational vehicles, ATVs, and power sports equipment demands precision. Everything must be tightly controlled and executed with precision, from custom configurations to complex assembly sequences, and diverse product lines. PINpoint MES eliminates manual tracking and operator error risks by enforcing product-specific instructions, monitoring real-time progress, and ensuring consistent quality across every model. The result is faster production, fewer defects, and streamlined onboarding for new team members.

  • Complete Control: Standardize variant-specific workflows and enforce assembly steps with digital guidance
  • Quality Assurance: Real-time checkpoints and alerts for missed steps or out-of-spec conditions
  • Automated Traceability: Easily track every action, part, and tool for complete visibility across the build lifecycle
  • Real-Time Connectivity: Integrate smart tools, barcode scans, and torque validation to verify accuracy
  • Guided Workflows: Simplify training and onboarding with intuitive, step-by-step digital instructions
  • Day One Results: Cloud-ready, modular solution for quick deployment across lines and facilities

PINpoint is the only truly comprehensive, no-code manufacturing execution system designed to help you control quality, boost efficiency, and enforce process repeatability—without relying on PLCs or custom development.

Key capabilities include:

  • No-Code Design
  • Process Enforcement
  • Operator Productivity
  • Live Visibility
  • Smart Analytics
  • ERP Integration
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