SMS for Manufacturing

Everything needs to run smoothly in a manufacturing business. Your products must be assembled and moved off the factory line quickly and efficiently. Short message service (SMS) allows you to send scheduling, supply and equipment updates to your team while communicating progress updates to your customers. Red Oxygen's SMS solutions enable manufacturers to enhance their communications. 

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Advantages of SMS for Manufacturing

Communication is critical in the manufacturing industry. You must ensure your employees are on the job at the right times to keep things moving in the factory. Equipment needs to stay online and operational. The right amount of inventory must flow in and out of the factory to meet your requirements and your customers’ demands. SMS keeps everyone on the same page so production can continue without interruption.

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Hello Vida! The car engine is due for service today at 2 p.m. Please adjust production accordingly. Thank you!

Equipment Updates

Equipment Updates

The secret to a smoothly running factory is well-maintained equipment and nearly always operational. Sending your team updates about equipment maintenance status allows them to plan a production schedule that considers any scheduled downtime or maintenance. For example, when equipment A is down for maintenance, production can focus on using equipment B. 

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Hello Ozzy. Supplier no. 1234 has notified us that they have shipped package ABCD, which contains an order of 100 widgets. The package will arrive tomorrow. 

Supplier Notifications

Supplier Notifications

Your factory needs an appropriate inventory level to keep items in stock and production moving. Supplier notifications can alert your team to incoming inventory orders. You can also use them to remind your team to place an order for parts and supplies that may be running low to prevent downtime.

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Hi Flora, we've posted schedules on the company message board. Please check your schedule for the coming month and confirm it is correct. Text Y to verify your schedule or N if there is an issue.

Staff Scheduling

Staff Scheduling

Your staff's schedule may change from one month to the next. You can use SMS to send schedule updates in advance and keep everyone on the same page. You can also use SMS to have employees confirm their upcoming shifts or report any issues, such as vacation days that aren't reflected on the schedule.

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Equipment Updates

Hello Vida! The car engine is due for service today at 2 p.m. Please adjust production accordingly. Thank you!

The secret to a smoothly running factory is well-maintained equipment and nearly always operational. Sending your team updates about equipment maintenance status allows them to plan a production schedule that considers any scheduled downtime or maintenance. For example, when equipment A is down for maintenance, production can focus on using equipment B. 

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Supplier Notifications

Hello Ozzy. Supplier no. 1234 has notified us that they have shipped package ABCD, which contains an order of 100 widgets. The package will arrive tomorrow. 

Your factory needs an appropriate inventory level to keep items in stock and production moving. Supplier notifications can alert your team to incoming inventory orders. You can also use them to remind your team to place an order for parts and supplies that may be running low to prevent downtime.

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Staff Scheduling

Hi Flora, we've posted schedules on the company message board. Please check your schedule for the coming month and confirm it is correct. Text Y to verify your schedule or N if there is an issue.

Your staff's schedule may change from one month to the next. You can use SMS to send schedule updates in advance and keep everyone on the same page. You can also use SMS to have employees confirm their upcoming shifts or report any issues, such as vacation days that aren't reflected on the schedule.

Why Manufacturers Should Work With Red Oxygen

Keeping a manufacturing facility running at peak performance can be challenging, especially when you’re unsure how to appropriately staff the facility or when to order new inventory. Red Oxygen’s SMS solutions make it easy to keep employees updated about scheduling and meetings and help you facilitate equipment updates and inventory management.

With our out-of-the-box software, you receive features such as scheduled SMS, call forwarding and auto-reply. Our solution is compatible with all major email platforms, including Gmail, Office 365 and Outlook. You can also use our application programming interface (API) to integrate SMS into your existing software.

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SMS Benefits for

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SMS improves your communication from all corners. Your facility can enjoy increased productivity and employee satisfaction by ensuring parts, machinery and scheduling are optimized. You’ll experience several benefits with our SMS software:

  • Avoid stock-outs or low inventory: You need a steady supply of parts to manufacture your products. Low inventory alerts and order reminders prompt you to reorder parts and supplies before you run out, so you can avoid having your facility come to a grinding halt.
  • Reach your team easily: If weather affects operations, you can inform your employees quickly and easily so they’ll know to stay home. You can also send reminders to your team if an important meeting is coming up.
  • Keep your facility operational: Remind your team of scheduled maintenance on select equipment. Keeping everyone updated on planned maintenance can help you prevent more expensive repairs.
  • Streamline customer communication: You can also use SMS to stay in touch with your customers. Send order updates to your clients with tracking information or message them when it’s time to reorder.
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Simplify Messaging With Red Oxygen

Red Oxygen’s SMS solutions help to keep your manufacturing facility operational and streamlined. Our solutions give manufacturers a more efficient and simplified way to communicate with employees and clients. Keep your machinery running and your team up-to-date on operations by sending SMS. You can use our solution through email, your browser or by sending in bulk.

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Equipment Update SMS

Hello [Name]! The [Equipment] is due for service today at [Time]. Please adjust production accordingly. Thank you!

Staff Scheduling SMS

Hi [Name], we've posted schedules on the company message board. Please check your schedule for the coming month and confirm it is correct. Text Y to verify your schedule or N if there is an issue.

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