Case Study: Bodypoint achieves better costing, inventory control, and production efficiency with LYNQ MES

Medical devices manufacturer, Bodypoint, improve time management and quality control through LYNQ MES

Bodypoint, a Seattle-based textiles manufacturer of wheelchair safety equipment, faced significant operational challenges with its manual, paper-based production system. The company struggled with inefficient inventory management, a lack of capacity visibility, and average-based costing that did not reflect actual production expenses. Seeking to automate its scheduling and gain better insight into its manufacturing process, Bodypoint turned to the vendor LYNQ for its MES (Manufacturing Execution System) solution.

By implementing LYNQ MES, Bodypoint automated its planning and scheduling, eliminating the majority of its paper work orders. The solution provided real-time tracking of jobs, materials, and quality issues, and gave operators easy access to digital specifications. The results were substantial: an 80% reduction in paper use, the elimination of two hours of daily paperwork, and a move to accurate actual costing. The system's effectiveness also meant the company did not need to replace a retiring production manager, contributing to significant cost savings.

Bodypoint

Ed Hanrahan

Vice President Operations