Reduce WIP and Inventory by 15–35% with Inteletra Lean Manufacturing Software
Less Waste. Faster Flow. Better Cash Position.
Work-in-progress (WIP) is more than just material—it’s tied-up cash, potential waste, and unnecessary complexity. High WIP slows down your cash flow, increases lead times, and raises the risk of errors. Inteletra helps manufacturers reduce WIP and inventory by up to 35% through real-time visibility, smart planning, and lean production execution.
Why High WIP Hurts Your Operations
Lean manufacturing is built on the principle of producing what’s needed, when it’s needed. High WIP and inventory levels are among the most common—and costly—forms of waste in manufacturing.
Key Disadvantages of High WIP:
- Increased holding and storage costs
- Visual management and tracking become difficult
- Higher admin and labor overhead
- Greater risk of parts expiring or becoming obsolete
- Lost time and productivity spent searching for materials
- Machine breakdowns are harder to isolate
Start with Value Stream Analysis
Before you reduce WIP, understand where it builds up. Use Inteletra Production Tracker to map your value streams, identify bottlenecks, and visualize material flow across your facility.
- Real-time production tracking
- Historical analysis and reporting
- Stock monitoring and inventory heatmaps
- Bottleneck detection at every stage
Plan Smarter to Avoid Overproduction
The best way to reduce WIP is to plan with precision. Inteletra’s Planning Module creates optimal schedules based on real-time capacity, current stock levels, and customer demand.
- Avoid overproduction with dynamic WIP control
- Adjust plans in real time based on material availability
- Improve cash flow by aligning output with true demand
Optimize Internal Logistics
Lean logistics are key to lean manufacturing. Inteletra’s Internal Logistics Module gives you full visibility and control over material movement from line feeding to shipment.
- Real-time updates for line feeders and pickers
- Kanban loop dashboard for monitoring semi-finished goods
- Smart replenishment based on consumption and safety stock
- Synchronization with your production plan to maintain flow
Follow the Pull System—Digitally
Digitizing your material flow increases connectivity and responsiveness across all work centers. Inteletra supports pull-based production, allowing new work to begin only when truly needed—triggered by customer demand or stock thresholds.
- Monitor KPIs across production, logistics, and quality
- Seamlessly integrate with your ERP, MES, and other tools
- Visualize performance data for smarter, faster decisions
The Impact of Lean with Inteletra
- Lower inventory holding costs
- Faster production cycle and reduced lead time
- Improved shopfloor visibility and control
- Better asset and space utilization
- Enhanced cash flow to reinvest in growth
Ready to Cut Waste and Speed Up Flow?
Inteletra’s smart, connected lean manufacturing tools help you reduce WIP, shorten lead times, and streamline your entire operation. Start building a leaner, more profitable factory today.
Book your free demo now and see how Inteletra empowers lean production.