Connected worker platforms help industrial companies plan, schedule, and monitor complex manufacturing and supply chain operations across multiple locations and teams. This type of software enables companies to correctly plan and assign work orders and fosters collaboration and information sharing between employees. Connected worker platforms are used by production supervisors and inventory managers to schedule and assign work orders and by employees to execute the work assigned to them.
Connected worker platforms are delivered as standalone platforms and require integration with software for manufacturing and supply chain, such as ERP systems, manufacturing execution systems, supply chain suites, and advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software. To ensure the safety of the employees, this type of software also integrates with environmental health and safety (EHS) software.
To qualify for inclusion in the Connected Worker Platforms category, a product must:
Provide customizable templates for production and supply chain procedures
Help supervisors create and manage work procedures and schedules
Include workflows to assign work orders based on standard or custom criteria
Allow employees to access work procedures and collaborate on any device
Monitor work order execution and employee productivity across multiple locations
