Closing the Execution Gap in Manual & Mixed Manufacturing
The Challenge
Manual processes still make up 72% of factory tasks — assembly, inspection, finishing, and more. While MachineMetrics’ new Manual Stations highlight this “hidden half,” their approach is limited to station-level operator input only.
Modern manufacturers need more than just operator check-in screens. They need a solution that:
- Connects stations, cells, and entire production lines
- Bridges manual, automated, and robotic workflows
- Normalizes data across ERP, MES, and disparate systems
- Provides real-time visibility and control beyond one workstation
Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature / Focus | MachineMetrics Manual Stations | JobQ Manager (TSRB Systems) |
| Scope of Visibility | Station-level only | Station + full production line visibility |
| Core Approach | Operator interface at each station | Middleware unifying stations, robots, ERP, MES |
| Data Capture | Operator log (clock in/out, parts, downtime) | Barcode, RFID, HMI inputs, robotic signals, ERP sync |
| Integration | ERP sync only | Full integration via SQL + Web APIs |
| Automation Support | None | Automated label/serial printing, robotic language translation |
| Scalability | Standalone stations | Plant-wide orchestration, scalable middleware |
| Value Proposition | Digitizes manual inputs | Connects systems, streamlines processes, drives efficiency |
Why JobQ Manager Wins
- Beyond Operator Screens: Captures not just what one operator does, but what’s happening across the entire line or cell.
- True Middleware Power: Bridges data from manual stations, robotic automation, ERP/MES, and cloud systems.
- Real-Time Insight: Delivers actionable visibility into throughput, bottlenecks, and WIP status plant-wide.
- Scalable & Flexible: Built for growth — from small assembly areas to full factory integration.
The Bottom Line
- MachineMetrics Manual Stations = good for digitizing individual operator inputs.
- TSRB JobQ Manager = the smarter choice for manufacturers who want real-time, line-level visibility, data interoperability, and future-proof integration.
👉 JobQ Manager connects the dots where others can’t.
Learn More → www.tsrbsys.com/jobqmanager