Error-Proofing Assembly: How MES + APP Synchronization Enhances Quality and Throughput

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Assembly errors continue to challenge production teams, especially in complex, high-variation environments. Defects, rework and warranty claims erode margin, throughput slows, and pressure on the workforce intensifies. Despite best efforts, static work instructions and disconnected tools leave gaps in enforcement. Combining a true Manufacturing Execution System (MES) with Assembly Planning in Production (APP), manufacturers can … Continued

Change Management in Motion: Synchronizing Engineering Updates with Real-Time Production

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In modern manufacturing, change is constant. Product designs are updated to meet customer demand, regulatory shifts, cost pressures, or quality goals. But when those changes occur mid-production, even small misalignments between engineering and operations can escalate into significant disruptions. Scrap, rework, quality failures, and lost production time are the usual consequences of change poorly communicated, … Continued

Three Time-Saving Tips to Streamline Your Assembly Planning

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Proplanner is full of capabilities designed to make assembly planning faster, smarter, and more efficient. Whether you’re managing complex routings, time studies, or detailed process plans, there’s always more to discover. Here’s three powerful features that can help you work faster, stay organized, and get more out of your data. 1. Make Routing Updates Faster … Continued

How Proplanner + PINpoint Are Redefining Discrete Manufacturing 

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In today’s fast-paced manufacturing world, the gap between planning and execution is where many companies lose ground. Process inefficiencies, misaligned teams, manual workarounds, and unexpected defects make it hard to scale—or even just keep up. What if you could bridge that gap seamlessly? What if planning and execution worked together, with real-time visibility baked in? That’s exactly what Advantive offers with the combined power of Proplanner and PINpoint. 

Transform Your Shop Floor: Unlock the Power of Purpose-Built Manufacturing Solutions

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Modern discrete manufacturers face mounting complexity—multi-level BOMs, constant engineering changes, compliance demands, and real-time quality assurance. Yet too often, teams rely on disconnected ERP systems, spreadsheets, or manual workarounds that slow progress, create errors, and drive up costs. This whitepaper explores: Why generic ERP customization fails—leading to ballooning costs, delays, and even project collapse. The … Continued