Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about Novent, Lean manufacturing and the Digital Production System.
Both.
Novent combines Lean expertise with a Digital Production System. We help manufacturers identify improvement opportunities, implement better ways of working, and sustain those improvements through software. The goal isn’t just to install another system - it’s to improve production performance.
Novent is built for manufacturing companies of all sizes, from a single production line to multiple factories.
Typical users include:
- Operators
- Team Leaders
- Production Managers
- Lean Managers
- Quality Engineers
- Manufacturing Engineers
- Plant Managers
Every role receives the information they need to make better decisions.
Most MES systems focus on collecting production data.
Novent focuses on turning that data into action.
Beyond production tracking, Novent supports work instructions, quality, traceability, audits, skills management, continuous improvement, visual management and standardized work - all within one connected Digital Production System.
Yes.
Novent was designed to replace paper wherever it creates unnecessary administration.
Digital work instructions, quality alerts, audits, checklists, operator training, improvement activities and documentation can all be managed digitally while remaining easy to use on the shop floor.
When needed, documents can still be printed.
No.
Novent is built around Lean principles of simplicity and visual management.
Most operators can begin using the system with minimal training because the interface is designed specifically for manufacturing environments.
Yes.
Novent is designed to complement your existing systems.
Whether you already use SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Monitor ERP, IFS or another business system, Novent focuses on improving daily production execution rather than replacing your entire IT landscape.
Yes.
Whether you operate one production line or multiple factories, Novent scales with your organization.
Companies can start with a small implementation and expand as their needs grow.
Implementation depends on the scope.
Many companies can begin using their first applications within days rather than months.
Because Novent is modular, new functionality can be introduced gradually without disrupting production.
Yes.
Every manufacturer works differently.
Novent allows organizations to configure terminology, workflows, document structures, categories, permissions and processes to match their own production environment.
Novent helps manufacturers reduce waste caused by:
- Paper-based processes
- Missing standardization
- Poor communication
- Lack of traceability
- Inefficient quality reporting
- Unclear responsibilities
- Lost improvement ideas
- Time-consuming administration
The objective is simple: give people the right information at the right time so they can improve production.
Yes - where possible.
Novent can combine manually entered information with automatically collected production data depending on your existing equipment and infrastructure.
The goal is not to collect more data.
The goal is to collect the right data and use it to improve production.
Because software alone doesn’t improve factories.
Processes improve factories.
People improve factories.
Lean provides the methodology, while Novent provides the digital tools that help sustain those improvements over time.
Yes.
Novent is built using modern cloud infrastructure with enterprise-grade authentication, encrypted communication and role-based access control.
Customer data remains isolated and protected through secure cloud architecture.