Production Status Boards
Production status boards show where a line stands right now — plan versus actual, hour by hour, with takt and problem tracking that surfaces issues the moment they happen. Built from aluminum T-slot with hour-by-hour templates, write-on tracking, and optional andon and monitor integration, they keep production visible at the line and reconfigure as your process changes. Modular Solutions engineers each board to your line and cadence, so problems get seen and solved fast.
What Are Production Status Boards?
A production status board is a line-side tracking board built from aluminum T-slot that shows plan versus actual production — hour by hour, against takt — with problem and countermeasure tracking that surfaces issues in real time.
Modular Solutions engineers each board to your line, takt, and reporting cadence, with hour-by-hour templates, write-on tracking, and optional andon or monitor integration. Because it is modular, the board reconfigures as your line changes.
Key Features
Engineered around your content, workflow, and communication needs — not a single-use build.
Hour-by-Hour Tracking
Plan-versus-actual templates for each hour of the shift.
Takt & Pace Display
Show takt time and pace against the plan.
Problem & Reason Codes
Capture stoppage reasons and countermeasures.
Andon & Monitor Ready
Optional andon light and screen integration.
Line-Side Durable Build
Anodized aluminum stands up to the production floor.
Reconfigurable
Templates and panels reconfigure as the line changes.
Common Applications
Configured for the specific way your board will be used and updated.
- Hour-by-Hour Boards - Plan-versus-actual at the line.
- Takt & Pace Tracking - Pace against takt time.
- Downtime & Reason Capture - Stoppage reasons and actions.
- Line & Cell Status - At-a-glance area status.
- Andon-Integrated Boards - Problem escalation display.
- Shift Handover - Status carried across shifts.
Benefits
What a purpose-engineered modular visual management board delivers.
- Shows status in real time at the line.
- Surfaces problems fast with reason capture.
- Tracks plan versus actual hour by hour.
- Integrates andon and screens where needed.
- Reconfigures as the line changes.
- Engineered and built in-house in Auburn Hills, MI.
Industries Served
Trusted for visual management and communication across many environments.
Customization Options
Every board is engineered to your content, workflow, and communication requirements.
- Custom hour-by-hour and takt templates.
- Write-on tracking and reason-code areas.
- Andon light and stack-light integration.
- Monitor mounts for digital production displays.
- Line-side, freestanding, and wall-mounted formats.
- Custom sizes, finishes, and brand colors.
Why Choose Modular Aluminum T-Slot Construction
Modular Solutions builds every visual management board from aluminum T-slot extrusion rather than welded or single-use construction. The bolted framework is clean and professional without painting, accepts whiteboard, magnetic, printed, and card-holder panels directly into the profile, and reconfigures with hand tools — so layout, panels, and accessories adapt as your metrics, process, and communication needs change. Freestanding, mobile, and wall-mounted formats share the same components, and because the structure is modular, a board grows and reconfigures rather than being replaced. Every board is engineered and built in-house in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
Design & Engineering Considerations
How our team approaches each visual management board project.
- Line brief - We start from your line, takt, and tracking cadence.
- Template design - Hour-by-hour and reason templates are designed to the line.
- Andon and digital integration - Lights and screens are engineered where needed.
- Placement planning - Line-side mounting is engineered for visibility.
- Reconfigurability - Templates reconfigure as the line changes.
Quality & Durability
Engineered for a professional finish and durable, everyday operation.
- Anodized aluminum framing resists wear on the production floor.
- Dry-erase tracking surfaces rated for constant updates.
- Andon and mount hardware rated for the environment.
- Bolted construction allows repair and reconfiguration with hand tools.
- Replaceable template panels simplify line changes.
Specifications & Configurations
Representative configurations — all dimensions and options are custom-engineered to your requirements.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frame Profile | Aluminum T-slot extrusion (30 and 40 series typical) with anodized finish |
| Panels | Hour-by-hour, takt, and reason-code templates; dry-erase |
| Integration | Optional andon lights and monitor mounts |
| Formats | Line-side, freestanding, and wall-mounted |
| Options | Reason codes, shift handover, and headers |
| Finish | Anodized aluminum with custom sizes and colors |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about production status boards design, integration, and customization.
What is a production status board?
It is a line-side board built from aluminum T-slot that shows plan versus actual production hour by hour, against takt, with problem and reason tracking that surfaces issues in real time.
Can it track plan versus actual by the hour?
Yes. We design hour-by-hour templates so the team records plan and actual each hour and sees the gap immediately.
Can it capture downtime reasons?
Yes. We include reason-code and countermeasure areas so stoppage causes and actions are captured at the line for follow-up.
Can it integrate andon or a screen?
Yes. We integrate andon lights and monitor mounts so digital production status and escalation sit alongside the physical board.
Can it change as the line changes?
Yes. Templates and panels reconfigure with hand tools, so the board adapts as takt, staffing, and the line change.
Do you build custom production boards?
Yes. Our in-house team designs production status boards around your line and cadence, engineered and built in Auburn Hills, MI.
Design Your Production Status Board
Tell us your line, takt, and tracking cadence, and our team will design a production status board and return a quote.