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Description

The Andon Tool is a web-based application designed to enhance communication and workflow for manufacturing teams on the shop floor. Employees can easily submit requests for production support using any device with browser capabilities, which then show up on live boards within their departments; these requests can be claimed by designated responders, while also maintaining a record of their status, responses, and completion history. Supervisors have the ability to monitor request activities through detailed reports covering various plants, departments, and work areas. In addition, the platform features production schedule boards that illustrate employee rotations and job templates, daily KPI boards for tracking performance with a green/yellow/red system, TV dashboards, and comprehensive downtime logs that categorize waste and provide Pareto analysis. There are also optional paid features available, such as Skill Matrix tools that help manage certifications and work instructions, while the Continuous Improvement Board (C.I.B.) supports methodologies for ongoing improvement, including techniques like the 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, PDCA, and A3 reporting. This versatile tool is tailored for a wide range of users in the manufacturing sector, including production-floor operators, responders, supervisors, plant managers, and teams focused on continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring that all stakeholders can effectively collaborate and optimize workflows. Overall, the Andon Tool empowers organizations to streamline their operations and improve overall productivity.

Description

Protected Flow Manufacturing is a SaaS-based manufacturing execution platform that helps you to simplify floor scheduling and better resource planning. Protected Flow Manufacturing integrates seamlessly with any ERP. Protected Flow Manufacturing is an intuitive system that allows users to maximize their ROI and reduce the time their jobs are waiting. Protected Flow Manufacturing can be used by small and medium-sized businesses and job shops that are looking to grow and attract new business.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Acumatica Cloud ERP No 
DELMIAworks No 
Epicor Eagle No 
Infor CloudSuite ERP No 
Infor M3 No 
JobBOSS² No 
M1 No 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 No 
NetSuite No 
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP No 
Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform No 
ProfitKey ERP No 
QuickBooks Online No 
SYSPRO ERP No 
Sage Intacct No 
Salesforce No 

Integrations

Acumatica Cloud ERP Yes 
DELMIAworks Yes 
Epicor Eagle Yes 
Infor CloudSuite ERP Yes 
Infor M3 Yes 
JobBOSS² Yes 
M1 Yes 
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Yes 
NetSuite Yes 
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP Yes 
Plex Smart Manufacturing Platform Yes 
ProfitKey ERP Yes 
QuickBooks Online Yes 
SYSPRO ERP Yes 
Sage Intacct Yes 
Salesforce Yes 

Pricing Details

$300/month
Regular costs $300/month or $3,000/year, plus an $800 one-time implementation and launch fee. Enterprise costs $600/month or $6,000/year, plus a $1,200 one-time implementation and launch fee. Subscription billing begins on day 31 after account creation; launch fees are nonrefundable.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Andon Tool

Founded

2026

Country

United States

Website

andontool.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

LillyWorks

Founded

2014

Country

United States

Website

www.lillyworks.com

Product Features

Production Scheduling

"What If" Scenarios No 
Automated Scheduling No 
Bottleneck Optimization No 
Capacity Planning No 
Constraint Scheduling No 
Job Scheduling No 
Material Planning No 
Priority-Based Scheduling No 
Quality Control No 

Product Features

APS

Automated Scheduling No 
Capacity Planning No 
Change Management No 
Constraint Management No 
Demand Planning No 
KPIs No 
MRP No 
Order Management No 
Production Scheduling No 
Quality Management No 
What-if Analysis No 

Manufacturing

Accounting Integration Yes 
ERP Yes 
MES Yes 
MRP Yes 
Maintenance Management Yes 
Purchase Order Management Yes 
Quality Management No 
Quotes/Estimates Yes 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Safety Management No 
Shipping Management Yes 

Manufacturing Execution

Document Management Yes 
Forecasting Yes 
Quality Control Yes 
Quote Management Yes 
Resource Management Yes 
Supplier Management Yes 
Supply Chain Management Yes 
Traceability Yes 

Production Scheduling

"What If" Scenarios Yes 
Automated Scheduling Yes 
Bottleneck Optimization Yes 
Capacity Planning Yes 
Constraint Scheduling Yes 
Job Scheduling Yes 
Material Planning Yes 
Priority-Based Scheduling Yes 
Quality Control No 

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