Production Standardization System
End-to-end production management platform with live order tracking, KPI dashboards, and a route optimization algorithm that calculates the most efficient way to distribute production across manufacturing lines.
The Problem
The client — a large enterprise manufacturing operation — lacked a unified system for creating, tracking, and reporting production orders. Each plant used its own methods, making it impossible to compare performance, standardize processes, or optimize how production was distributed across available lines.
The Solution
I built a full-featured production management application using the Microsoft Power Platform, leveraging existing infrastructure the company already had. The app covers the entire production lifecycle — from order creation to completion — with real-time visibility at every step.
App Modules
Route Optimization Algorithm
The most technically complex feature is the production route optimizer. Given a production plan, the algorithm evaluates available manufacturing lines and calculates the optimal distribution of orders — minimizing idle time and maximizing throughput. Operators can run simulations before committing to a schedule, comparing scenarios in real time.
KPIs & Reporting
The platform tracks three core KPIs automatically: compliance (plan vs actual), assertiveness (forecast accuracy), and deviation (units off-target). A dedicated reporting module covers order reports and efficiency reports by line, filterable by date range.
Technical Architecture
- Canvas Power App as the main user interface across devices
- SharePoint Lists as the operational database (orders, inventory, production records)
- Power Automate flows for notifications, state transitions, and automated calculations
- DAX formulas and custom logic for KPI computation inside the app