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Shopfloor Management Systems | Data-driven production performance

SFM Systems, established in Darmstadt, Germany in 2018, provides specialized software for the manufacturing sector. The company operates on a B2B Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, targeting production managers and workers in the industrial manufacturing market. The business was founded based on years of research in Shopfloor Management at the Technical University of Darmstadt. The core offering is the "Digital Teamboard," a software solution designed for digital shopfloor management. This product addresses the inefficiencies of manual data collection and fragmented systems on the production floor. It functions by integrating with a client's existing IT infrastructure, including ERP and MES systems, databases, OPC-UA, or MQTT, to automate the collection and visualization of key performance indicators (KPIs). This integration provides real-time transparency and eliminates the manual effort traditionally associated with tracking production metrics. The software is built on lean production principles and aims to improve decision-making by identifying and helping to solve problems directly on the shop floor. The Digital Teamboard features tools for structured problem-solving, role-based issue and action management, and automated KPI drill-downs. For machine operators and assemblers, it offers clear targets and tools for quick problem resolution. For managers, it provides a comprehensive view of performance across the value stream, enabling them to address systemic issues. A key component is the "Meeting Assistent," which guides daily shopfloor meetings with a clear agenda, color-coded KPI dashboards, and structured documentation of measures, aiming to make these interactions more efficient. The system can be deployed either in the cloud or on-premises, depending on the client's preference for data management. SFM Systems has received backing from accelerators such as UP2B Accelerator, ESA Business Incubation Centres, and weXelerate. Keywords: digital shopfloor management, lean manufacturing software, production management software, digital teamboard, manufacturing analytics, industrial IoT, process optimization, real-time KPI tracking, deviation management, structured problem solving, manufacturing operations, production transparency, lean production, industry 4.0, manufacturing software, B2B SaaS, data integration, production efficiency, MES integration, ERP integration — this profile has been compiled from public sources. The founders haven't yet claimed it.