Keeping Production Moving: Live Rollout of Our IoT Inventory Monitoring System

Manufacturing thrives on efficiency and in high-volume operations like automotive electrical connector production, even small delays can add up to big costs.

Earlier this year, JMB IT Solutions worked closely with an automotive parts manufacturer in Laguna to address a surprisingly common problem: manual checking of CNC material input bins.

Before our solution, staff needed to make regular rounds across two separate factories to ensure bins were stocked with raw materials for CNC machines. This process was:

Time-consuming
Prone to human error
A leading cause of avoidable downtime

Going Live with IoT Automation

After months of design, prototyping, and testing, we’re proud to announce that our IoT Inventory Monitoring System has gone fully live across both factories.

We installed 10+ smart sensors in each plant that continuously monitor raw material levels in CNC input bins. When levels approach a set threshold, these sensors instantly send signals to a central dashboard.

Key Features:
✅ Real-time monitoring of raw material stock in CNC input bins
✅ Automated alerts to staff dashboards before stock runs out
✅ Reduction of manual rounds and stock-checking time
✅ Immediate, actionable data for production teams

The Impact

By replacing manual inspections with automated sensors, the production teams can now react immediately to stock alerts, keeping CNC lines running without interruption. The result?

Virtually no unplanned downtime due to material shortages
Staff freed from tedious monitoring duties
Greater confidence in meeting production targets and delivery schedules

What was once a blind spot in operations is now fully visible and managed in real time.

Looking Ahead

This rollout demonstrates the power of practical IoT solutions tailored to real production-floor challenges. For this client, it’s just the beginning:

Additional integrations with existing inventory and ERP systems are on the roadmap.
Expansion of the monitoring system to other production lines is planned.

At JMB IT Solutions, we don’t believe in generic, one-size-fits-all software. We partner with manufacturers to engineer solutions that work exactly the way their operations demand.

If your factory is still relying on manual checks and paper logs to keep production moving, it may be time to modernize. Let’s talk about what your digital transformation could look like.