Manufacturing Routing

Right Station. Right Line. Every Job.

Intelligent routing for manufacturing floors. Direct materials to workstations, assign production lines, and optimize shop floor flow.

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Smart
Workstation Routing
Optimized
Material Flow
+28%
Throughput
Shop Floor Routing
Live
Job #WO-4521
CNC Machining • Priority
Station A4
Queue: 2 jobs • Ready now
Station Status
CNC Area
4/5
Assembly
4/8
QC
1/3
42
Jobs Today
18
In Progress
24
Complete
Smart Routing
Workstation Router Auto
Job Requirements WO-4521
CNC Mill Precision
Recommended Station
A4
Station A4
CNC Mill • 5-axis capable
98%
Match
A2
Station A2
CNC Mill • 3-axis
85%
Match
Operator Mike has required certifications
Workstation Routing

Smart Workstation Routing

Direct jobs to optimal workstations based on capacity, equipment requirements, and operator skills. Eliminate bottlenecks automatically.

Workstation Routing

Direct jobs to optimal workstations

Queue Balancing

Even distribution across stations

Equipment Match

Route by capability requirements

Skill Matching

Match operators to job complexity

Eliminate Bottlenecks

Work flows to available capacity automatically.

Line Assignment Batch Mode
Batch Optimization
3 similar jobs grouped • Line 2
WO-4518
Completed • Line 2
WO-4519
In progress • Line 2
3
WO-4520
Queued • Line 2
-45%
Setup Time
1
Changeover
Est. completion: 2:45 PM
Line Assignment

Optimize Line Assignment

Select optimal production lines, minimize changeover times, group similar jobs, and integrate with your production schedule.

Line Assignment

Optimal production line selection

Changeover Planning

Minimize setup time between runs

Batch Routing

Group similar jobs efficiently

Schedule Integration

Align with production schedules

Floor Navigator Operator App
Next Job at
Station A4
CNC Area • Bay 3
Floor Map
You
A4
A3
Materials staged at station
2
Scan barcode to start job
150 feet • 1 minute
Work instructions loaded
Floor Navigation

Guide Workers & Materials

Mobile apps show next jobs, andon displays guide the floor, material alerts and barcode scanning keep everything moving.

Operator App

Next job and location on mobile

Andon Displays

Shop floor routing boards

Material Alerts

Notify when materials arrive

Scan Tracking

Barcode routing confirmation

Navigate the Floor

Workers and materials always know where to go.

Flow Analytics
42
Jobs Routed
+15% vs avg
18m
Avg Cycle Time
-3 min improved
Station Efficiency
A4
94%
A2
87%
B1
72%
Material Travel
-28%
Distance
1.2mi
Total
45ft
Avg/Job
Recommendation

Move WIP staging closer to Station B1 to reduce travel 15%.

Analytics

Data-Driven Production

Track routing efficiency, measure cycle times, analyze material paths, and receive AI suggestions for continuous improvement.

Flow Analytics

Track routing efficiency

Cycle Times

Measure station performance

Path Analysis

Optimize material travel

AI Suggestions

Continuous improvement tips

Ready to Optimize Your Shop Floor?

Join manufacturers using NOWAITN for intelligent workstation routing and production flow.

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Workstation routing • Line assignment • Floor navigation • Analytics