The digitalization of production processes is now a strategic step for companies operating in the sheet metal industry. It is not just about connecting machines, but about making data accessible, consistent, and usable at every stage of the production flow. In this context, LIVLOTS (Live Variable LOT Production System) comes into play: the AMADA software platform designed to support a more structured, responsive, and controlled production management. A solution that transforms operational information into a concrete tool for process governance, guiding companies toward a truly functional Smart Factory.
MODULARITY AND FLEXIBILITY FOR EVERY PRODUCTION ENVIRONMENT
LIVLOTS is designed as a modular platform, capable of adapting to different production contexts. It can be implemented either as an extension of an existing ERP system—integrating with current business workflows—or as a standalone solution for companies that do not yet have an ERP system in place. This flexibility allows companies to start their digitalization journey gradually, selecting only the modules they need and expanding the system over time. LIVLOTS grows alongside the company, following the evolution of processes and operational requirements without imposing immediate structural changes
OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION VISIBILITY
Within LIVLOTS, the ORDER, JOB, and VIEW modules work together to ensure structured management and constant visibility of production progress. ORDER initiates the workflow by managing orders and logistical information, becoming a central reference point—especially for companies without an integrated ERP system. JOB coordinates order data across all phases of the process, connecting production, machines, and operational activities, including those outside automated systems. Supporting this management, VIEW provides an immediate overview of production status through intuitive dashboards and visualizations, enabling real-time monitoring of workloads, orders, and performance.
INTEGRATED QUALITY, DOCUMENTATION, AND LOGISTICS
The CHECK, DOCUMENT, and PLACE modules extend digitalization beyond production, incorporating quality, documentation, and logistics into a single, coherent workflow. With CHECK, quality control activities are recorded in a structured and traceable way, linking data, images, and information directly to production orders. DOCUMENT digitizes all technical and operational documentation, ensuring that instructions, drawings, and files are always accessible and up to date throughout the various work phases. On the logistics side, PLACE supports sorting, storage, and material handling operations, providing constant visibility of materials and semi-finished parts within warehouse systems.
FROM OPERATIONAL DATA TO DECISION-MAKING
Through the PLAN, COST, and HISTORY modules, LIVLOTS enables more informed production control by linking planning, results, and historical data. PLAN supports production scheduling based on up-to-date information, allowing workloads to be balanced and timely interventions to be made in the event of changes or critical issues. Within this flow, the COST module integrates the analysis of actual production costs, offering a precise view of performance and enabling continuous comparisons between batches, processes, and operational choices. The availability of historical data ensured by HISTORY completes the picture, guaranteeing traceability of activities, data retention, and long-term continuity.
QUOTE: FROM QUOTATION TO THE VALUE OF THE SMART FACTORY
The QUOTE module extends LIVLOTS’ data-driven approach to the commercial phase as well, enabling the creation of accurate quotations aligned with production processes. Based on real technical and historical data, QUOTE improves the reliability of estimates and aligns commercial decisions with actual production capabilities from the very first stages. Also available as a standalone version, it represents a strategic entry point for companies that want to begin their digitalization journey starting from quotation management.
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