Big data is everywhere, but it’s only useful if it drives actions that yield measurable results. This is just as true for manufacturing as it is for any other industry. Production data alone doesn’t deliver outcomes, it’s what you do with the information that makes the difference.
That’s why combining data collection with a prioritization system is essential. Enter the Daily Management System (DMS).
A daily management system provides a simple framework that keeps everyone focused on the data that counts. It encourages better communication, promotes teamwork, supports employee growth, and drives real results.
Ahead, we will explore how integrating production monitoring with a daily management system can help you cut through the clutter, establish routines that keep teams on track, and leverage data to make smarter decisions together. However, everything begins with effective change management.
Step 1: Change Management
Change management is built on a simple truth: people often resist change—even when it’s positive or minor. Change management is fundamentally “a systematic approach to transforming goals, processes, and technologies” to create confident, engaged stakeholders with the skills and commitment to drive new initiatives to success. It also recognizes that implementing and guiding change is essential work, rather than an afterthought.
Traditionally, change management followed a top-down approach, where directives came from leadership. Today, success depends on engaging employees in dialogue, planning, and execution. When employees feel heard and valued—not just for their work but for their ideas and expertise—they become more invested in the company’s goals. The result? A more productive, motivated workforce that embraces change instead of resisting it, increasing the likelihood of success.
Effective change management is essential when introducing new technology such as production monitoring, as well as new systems and rituals like a DMS. Achieving growth without overburdening employees or increasing labor costs requires a deliberate focus on improving behavior and productivity. By actively involving employees and valuing their insights throughout the process, organizations can secure their buy-in and ensure that the adoption of new technologies like production monitoring and systems such as a DMS is successful.
How Combining a Daily Management System with Production Monitoring Effectively Changes Behavior
When combined, production monitoring and a daily management system (DMS) do more than provide visibility—they actively shape employee behavior, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and help you maximize the return on your technology investment.
A DMS keeps operations aligned with company goals by providing a structured approach to managing daily activities. Consistently using a DMS ensures that every action item is assigned, prioritized, and followed through to resolution, reinforcing accountability across teams. Over time, this daily practice builds strong communication habits, helping employees stay focused, proactive, and engaged in driving operational success.
For the most effective change management, it’s key to implement this first. Focus on improving team and employee communication and building those habits. As you implement daily communication rituals, you can start to identify opportunities for employee training.
What opportunities for growth and development do you notice? What resources could you make available to start the process of further training managers and developing them into strong leaders?
Then, you can start to improve the quality of the data you and your teams have access to. Begin with establishing measures that involve standardizing metrics and ensuring that employees have visibility and access to the most relevant data for their roles.
Next, a DMS helps ensure that insights are used effectively to drive improvements. As the entire team can monitor and discuss KPIs accurately, the two can also be used to help teams celebrate accomplishments and wins–as well as discuss feedback and ideas for improvement–which in turn, helps employees feel more valued and engaged. When coupled with a company-wide dedication to employee development and advancement, this not only helps increase productivity, but also helps reduce employee turnover.
By pairing a DMS with production monitoring, manufacturers can ensure their teams have seamless and timely access to the right information to inform their daily communication rituals.
Let’s look at a real-world example of how this marriage between a DMS and production monitoring effectively changed employee behavior and yielded tangible productivity results.
Customer Success Story: Cuisine Solutions + Worximity
Built upon more than 40 years of experience, Cuisine Solutions is the world’s largest sous vide manufacturer and a leading culinary innovation partner. With locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, the company provides prepared food products to customers worldwide including Amtrak, Costco, Dunkin’, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Panera, and Starbucks among many others.
In 2022, with sous vide cooking’s popularity soaring, the company sought to capitalize on it and further solidify its market leadership position, expand its global manufacturing footprint, and grow the business both domestically and internationally.
Achieving these goals would require enhancing managerial and worker effectiveness, reaching new levels of throughput and production efficiency, and moving away from antiquated tools and manually intensive processes. In short, business as usual was no longer an option.
Embedding Real-Time Production Data into Daily Management
While Cuisine Solutions had established key management practices to improve frontline leadership and communication, the lack of timely and accurate production data was a major bottleneck. Metrics like throughput, downtime, and machine availability were tracked manually in spreadsheets, leading to delays in decision-making and inefficiencies in problem-solving.
By implementing Worximity’s real-time production monitoring solution, Cuisine Solutions transformed its DMS, ensuring that performance discussions were grounded in accurate, up-to-the-minute data. Now, every team meeting, shift change, and problem-solving session is fueled by live production insights, driving tangible improvements across key areas:
1. Streamlined Shift Communication
Before Worximity, shift handovers were inconsistent, leading to miscommunication and inefficiencies. Now, real-time production data ensures:
- Clear summaries of completed work, outstanding tasks, and issues.
- More focused meetings, reducing time spent gathering data.
- Better accountability with shared, accurate information.
“Every morning, our shift leaders use Worximity’s data to align on what happened overnight, what’s running smoothly, and where we need to improve. There’s no guesswork—just clear, actionable insights.”
2. Faster Problem-Solving
Instead of waiting for end-of-shift reports, teams now act on real-time insights, improving efficiency by monitoring:
- Downtime – Identifying and addressing disruptions immediately.
- Throughput – Ensuring production stays on target.
- Quality – Catching defects before they impact output.
With instant data access, teams adjust on the fly, reducing delays and improving overall performance.
3. Continuous Improvement & Engagement
Real-time monitoring keeps employees engaged and drives ongoing improvements:
- Operators make immediate process adjustments based on live data.
- Managers use trend analysis to address recurring issues.
- Recognizing successes fosters accountability and a culture of improvement.
“Worximity provides visibility on downtime and motivates shift leaders to ensure their lines are running efficiently. Every three months, Worximity provides us with a report that helps us understand trends and identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement. Armed with this information, we can confidently take steps toward continuous improvements.”
— Adrien Bellion, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, Cuisine Solutions
Results: A Data-Driven Production System for Long-Term Success
By seamlessly integrating Worximity’s real-time production monitoring into its daily management system, Cuisine Solutions has built a highly responsive, data-driven manufacturing environment. Instead of reacting after the fact, the company now:
- Makes informed decisions instantly based on real-time shop floor data;
- Holds more effective daily meetings where teams discuss clear, actionable insights;
- Improves shift transitions with accurate and live production updates; and
- Identifies and corrects inefficiencies faster, improving overall performance and reducing downtime.
By pairing production monitoring with a structured DMS approach, Cuisine Solutions ensures that every employee—from operators to managers—is aligned, informed, and empowered to drive continuous improvement.
Read their full story here.
Key Takeaways
New technologies, from IIoT to AI, are constantly being introduced—but what truly matters is knowing how to leverage them effectively. For small and mid-size manufacturers, real-time production data can unlock tremendous ROI by transforming manual, error-prone processes into efficient, data-driven operations. Used the right way, it can become the competitive edge your SME needs.
However, to drive tangible results, manufacturers must:
- Identify the most relevant production data to track and act on;
- Empower employees with tools and processes that support their daily work; and
- Leverage a Daily Management System (DMS) to structure data-driven decision-making, foster accountability, and improve communication.
When combined, real-time production monitoring and a structured DMS can transform manufacturing operations—helping teams make informed decisions, continuously improve, and stay competitive in an evolving industry.
