Transforming workshop organisation with revolutionary new scheduling systems
At Denne Joinery, precision, planning and craftsmanship go hand-in-hand. That is why we have implemented JPI Netronic’s transformational scheduling system, designed specifically to enhance all operational aspects of joinery manufacturers like us, with customised features tailored to our workshop’s unique processes and production flow.
This market-leading planning and scheduling tool helps us coordinate the multiple operations needed to craft every bespoke joinery rod – a detailed, full-scale drawing used to guide manufacturing -, ensuring optimal use of resources and clear visibility over workshop workflows.
While many traditional joinery manufacturers rely on manual processes or inefficient systems, the fast-paced and high-stakes nature of commercial joinery demands a smarter and more agile approach.
At its core, our dynamic new scheduling system provides visibility and control across operations, providing:
- Advanced project management and resourcing: Every project includes dozens of joinery elements, each with its own set of operations across departments. Our system offers a real-time overview of all current workloads and routings after operations.
- Efficient work allocation: It optimises how and when work is assigned throughout the workshop.
- Reactivity: If a challenge arises, we can quickly assess the impact and adjust schedules.
- Optimised resource use: Whether it involves CNC machining, work in the finishing studio or hand assembly, each department operates with its own tailored schedule.
- Risk mitigation: Clear visibility helps us detect issues early and take action more quickly, working to a defined schedule and task list to ensure we always meet the project programme.
With tools like the JPI Netronic scheduling system, SolidWorks or Swood, we have taken a significant step forward in embracing digital transformation and leveraging technology to reduce the inefficiencies traditionally associated with custom joinery projects. This innovative approach allows us to stay ahead of demand, manage complexity and deliver on time with consistency, directly benefitting our customers in several ways:
- Tasks are allocated based on available capacity, improving resource efficiency.
- Greater reliability ensures smoother workflows and fewer delays.
- Schedules can be adjusted quickly when plans change, allowing us to reduce uncertainty, provide accurate updates and reinforce confident decision-making.
- Bottlenecks are avoided and downtime reduced, maximising shop floor productivity and avoiding the hidden costs of stopping and restarting production.
- The result is a more resilient and dependable delivery process from start to finish.
Commercial joinery projects are complex and change is often inevitable. Instead of reacting on the fly, our scheduling system allows us to respond to unexpected challenges with foresight. This agility helps us maintain momentum and guarantee that timelines will be met, putting us in a prime position to meet the growing demands of commercial joinery without compromising on quality or craftsmanship.
Combining traditional skills with forward-thinking technology, we keep creating high quality bespoke joinery for exceptional interiors.
