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Dig deeper into the full capabilities of your Quantum Software to address even more of your Production Control needs.
UNLEASH THE POWER OF QUANTUM
| NEWSLETTER ISSUE # - TITLE | WHAT YOU'LL LEARN | WHY IT'S IMPORTANT |
|---|---|---|
Issue 1 - Scheduling |
Quantum has 4 different scheduling views |
Pick the schedule format for your unique needs. |
Issue 2 - Inventory Management |
Quantum automates and controls inventory |
Inventory information is always current and actionable. |
Issue 3 - Reports |
Quantum offers over 40 reports |
Check production, quality, team member performance, and more. |
Issue 4 - Pick n Ship |
Quantum has a simplified Production Order Scheduler |
Go from order to ready-to-pack for shipment in seconds. |
Issue 5 - Quantum Alerts |
Quantum consolidates your important alerts so you can take care of them quickly |
Save time and money by identifying and resolving issues faster. |
Issue 6 - Best Practice Production Plans |
Quantum gives accurate work instructions all the time |
Visual work instructions improve the skills, accuracy, and efficiency of your team. |
Issue 7 - The Most Valuable Resource |
Quantum provides the process support and work validation your team needs to excel in their jobs. |
Everyone can prevent costly mistakes from planning through production. |
Issue 8 - A Complete Accurate Database |
Quantum captures and manages all current production activities. |
All the data you need to eliminate problems much faster in inventory, scheduling, quality, and more - at your fingertips. |
Issue 9 - Built-in Automations |
Quantum automates data collection and provides important reminders and alerts. |
Move from a reactive to a proactive environment. |
Issue 10 - Faster Onboarding with Enhanced Instructions |
Quantum increases learning speed and effectivity of new team members |
Emphasize text and add videos, diagrams, and photos to training & work instructions. |
Issue 11 - Agile, On-time Order Fulfillment |
Quantum Scheduling assists you in meeting customer requests and deadlines. |
Accommodate changes in work and orders in process. You decide what's best or ask Quantum to simulate for you. |
Issue 12 - Save Time in Production Planning |
Quantum saves you time in production planning. |
Check out these two ways to start saving time in the creation of production plans. |
Issue 13 - Customized Data Collection with Sheet Templates |
Quantum Sheets are flexible, customizable templates that can be used to collect production information. |
Capture important data during the creation of a first article new part, routine orders, and orders for regulated products requiring auditable records. |
We are passionate about manufacturing and helping our customers decrease their production control problems and grow further faster. We've been doing this for over 25 years and have learned quite a bit. We're happy to share our knowledge with you.
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