Case study

Job tracking at Denchi

Denchi, a battery manufacturer serving commercial customers, sought to improve their production efficiency and address challenges with manual tracking processes.

By partnering with Shoestring, Denchi implemented a cost-effective job tracking system, transforming their operations with real-time visibility and enhanced decision-making capabilities.

The business challenge

Denchi’s production process was heavily reliant on manual, paper-based methods for tracking job progress and managing inventory. This approach often led to inefficiencies, including uncertainty about exact product quantities and their locations, delays in identifying bottlenecks in the build process, and limited ability for managers to make informed decisions quickly. As a small business, Denchi needed an affordable, easy-to-implement solution to modernise their job tracking systems and improve productivity across the shop floor.

The solution

The Shoestring programme introduced Denchi to a low-cost digital job tracking solution. Using off-the-shelf hardware, the solution was simple to set up and customisable to the company’s needs.

The system allowed operators to log and update job progress digitally, providing a live view of production activity via a web-based dashboard. This streamlined process replaced manual counting and paper-based records, offering real-time insights into product status and location. Denchi received expert support from Shoestring’s team to implement the solution on the shop floor, ensuring a smooth transition and effective use of the technology.

Through this project, Denchi’s team gained firsthand experience in digitalisation. Operators quickly adapted to the new system, and managers appreciated the immediate accessibility of information for decision-making.

The outcomes

The job tracking solution has delivered multiple benefits for Denchi. The live updates have enabled quicker decision-making and smoother operations for improved productivity, and managers can easily monitor product locations and identify process bottlenecks. The solution used affordable off-the-shelf components, and employees now have better tools to manage and track their work, reducing errors and saving time.

What are the next steps?

Encouraged by the success of the job tracking solution, Denchi plans to expand its use across the entire production process. The company is exploring additional Shoestring solutions to further digitalise and optimise operations, aiming to achieve higher productivity and better resource management.