Technologies

PowerHour

Drive Daily Performance. Accelerate Results.

PowerHour is TBM’s digital hour-by-hour production tracking app that serves as the foundation of an effective daily management system. It connects frontline operations directly to strategic performance metrics. PowerHour transforms traditional whiteboard tracking into a dynamic, digital solution that connects operators, supervisors, and leaders with the data they need to drive continuous improvement and accelerate operational performance.

CAPABILITIES

Drive Countermeasure Actions

Drive Countermeasure Actions

Escalated action items from Hour-by-Hour Boards are tracked on the appropriate Countermeasure Boards, ensuring:

  • Problems receive structured follow-through.
  • Root causes are addressed systematically.
  • Continuous improvement initiatives stay on track.
  • Accountability is maintained at every level.

Enable Proactive Management

Escalated action items from Hour-by-Hour Boards are tracked and drive countermeasure actions, ensuring:

  • React in real-time rather than at shift end.
  • Prevent small problems from becoming significant setbacks.
  • Identify patterns that indicate systemic issues.
  • Foster collective responsibility through shared visibility.

Analyze Operational Data With AI

TBM’s AI agent, KAI, is your guide to detect and resolve performance issues by:

  • Analyzing operational data entered into PowerHour to provide updates on performance gaps.
  • Engaging users by linking data patterns to Lean methods and providing guided coaching.
  • Providing key insights, recommended Lean tools, and action guidance.

FUNCTIONALITIES

Supervisor Preparation

  • Enters planned production for every hour.
  • Sets planned cumulative totals for the shift.

Operator Updates (end of each hour)

  • Records actual production quantity.
  • Updates actual cumulative totals.
  • Documents any issues or disruptions using pre-set reason codes.
  • Notes actions taken or required to resolve issues.

Supervisor Capabilities

  • Use KAI AI agent to analyze operational data to spot anomalies and performance gaps.
  • Identify which action items need escalation.
  • Aggregate actual production and issue quantities for area SQDC boards.
  • Monitor multiple lines simultaneously.
  • Analyze performance trends and root cause of issues.
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