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Applications

Work In Process (WIP) Management

Gain real-time visibility and control over production-stage inventory.

Trusted by industry leaders

  • Pratt & Whitney
  • Alcon
  • Texas Children's Hospital
  • NOV
  • Lockheed Martin
  • InnoServ
  • Stealth Products
  • dbSpectra
  • CEVA Logistics
  • BSN Sports

Manage materials as they move through production, assembly, and kitting.

Whether manual, semi-automated, or fully automated, WIP solutions ensure components reach the right station at the right time, minimizing delays and maximizing throughput.

Ideal for manufacturing, assembly, and fabrication environments, WIP solutions are used in automotive, electronics, aerospace, and industrial operations—as well as custom production lines that require flexible staging and tight flow control.

How We Help

Work In Process (WIP) Management optimized.

With proper WIP systems in place, you can reduce idle time, eliminate overproduction, and align labor and resources with demand in real time.

  • Improves Production Flow

    Tracks in-process materials across every production step, providing full visibility and helping ensure accurate handoffs between stations.

  • Reduces Bottlenecks

    Balances workstation capacity by monitoring WIP levels in real time—reducing downtime and increasing line efficiency.

  • Supports Lean and Just-in-Time Principles

    Work-in-process automation enables the precise movement of materials to the next process step without excess inventory or waste.

  • Flexible to Production Changes

    Easily adapts to support mixed-model assembly lines, custom orders, and variable takt times.

  • Integrates with MES and ERP Systems

    Provides real-time insight into process performance, cycle times, and resource utilization, so you can continuously improve.

How We Do It

Implementing smarter fulfillment solutions

We help manufacturers build intelligent, integrated systems that keep materials flowing at the speed of production.

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    Assess Your Workflow

    We start with a deep dive into your operation—understanding your layout, SKUs, pain points, and goals. Whether on-site or virtual, our team maps out current inefficiencies and identifies high-impact automation opportunities.

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    Design Your Custom Solution

    Based on your needs, we design a tailored workflow that fits your space, budget, and throughput targets. From equipment selection to routing logic, we create a layout and ROI model you can confidently move forward with.

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    Deploy, Integrate, Optimize

    Once approved, we handle installation, WMS integration, and staff training. We stay hands-on through launch and optimization—so your system performs at peak and delivers long-term value from day one.

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Cary Spraggins, President of Streamline-It

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower businesses through innovative material handling solutions. We value integrity, collaboration, and excellence, ensuring every client receives tailored support for their unique challenges.

It’s important for us to understand your overall business goals. Once that’s in place, our team works with you to implement the correct automation solution to meet them.
Cary Spraggins — President, Streamline-It

Real-world client automation results that matter

Say goodbye to rigid systems and workarounds. Our automation solutions are purpose-built to grow with your business, improving accuracy, reducing labor, and helping your team do more with less.