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Greg Finnegan

Growth Lead

greg@startproto.com

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Greg Finnegan

Dynamic Reallocation: Optimize Job Priorities & Maximize Efficiency

Dynamic Reallocation allows manufacturers and job shops to prioritize orders on the fly, ensuring that the highest-priority assemblies and parts are completed first. By intelligently shifting inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), and resources, this feature helps businesses meet urgent deadlines without manual intervention.

Manufacturing Execution

The Advantage of StartProto’s Work-in-Progress Display System

Manufacturers often struggle with tracking work-in-progress (WIP) efficiently, leading to bottlenecks, production delays, and procurement issues. StartProto’s operation pills solve this by providing a real-time, visual way to monitor production progress at every stage.

Manufacturing Execution

Capturing Manufacturing Cycle Times at the Source

In this blog, we address the challenge of capturing accurate cycle times in make-to-order manufacturing. This data can then be used to improve profitability, identify bottlenecks, track progress, and schedule production better.

CMMC 2.0: Streamlining Security for a More Secure Defense Industry

We are excited to dive into the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) 2.0 program, a collaborative effort between the Department of Defense (DoD) and industry partners like you.

Troubling Times: Rising Costs for Machine Shops and Orders

See how your shop can keep up with PPI increases.

Manufacturing Software

Top 4 Online Machine Shop Resources

Our Top 4 Favorite Online Resources for Machine Shops

Manufacturing Software

Manufacturing Execution

What Does 'Lightweight' Mean?

What does the phrase 'lightweight ERP' really mean?

Manufacturing Execution

Werner Machine Case Study

Werner Machine is a small job shop located in Marietta, Georgia that has implemented StartProto.

To be or Not to be CMMC?

Join the conversation the next time someone asks about CMMC or Cybersecurity

Solving Shop Floor Documentation Problems with StartProto

A blog post-inspired look at harmonizing the approach to document control using StartProto manufacturing software.

StartProto vs. ProShop ERP: Comparing Manufacturing ERPs

In the realm of Manufacturing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), StartProto & ProShop ERP emerge as 2 formidable contenders

Paperless Manufacturing

See how paperless manufacturing can drive growth in your manufacturing company.

Manufacturing Software

Manufacturing Software to Help Streamline Production

The integration of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) is crucial.

Manufacturing Software

Modernize Employees to Modernize the Shop

How poka-yoke ideals can empower your operators ad improve your operation.

Production Shop

Job Shop Software For Streamlining Custom, Low-Volume Operations

Learn how StartProto can position your job shop for long-term success.

Production Shop

Manufacturing Execution

A Process of Ongoing Improvement

How the theory of constraints helps manufacturers streamline operations.

Manufacturing Execution

Production Shop

Automation in Manufacturing: How Technology is Remaking the Industry

Manufacturing Automation: How Technology is Revolutionizing the Industry

Production Shop

Attend These 10 Manufacturing Trade Shows (& Bring in the Right Work)

Here are a few of the best shows for job shops and CNC manufacturers to attend with the goal of attracting business.