Tier meetings are the heartbeat of operational excellence in manufacturing. But let’s face it—when they’re poorly structured, inconsistent, or disconnected from real-time data, they waste time instead of creating value.
That’s why many leading manufacturers are switching to digital tier meetings—a modern approach that brings structure, transparency, and agility to daily operations.
At their core, tier meetings are short, structured check-ins between teams and leaders. They’re typically held at different organisational “tiers” (e.g. frontline, supervisor, management) to:
When done well, these 15-minute meetings build rhythm, accountability, and visibility across every level of manufacturing.
You’ve probably seen it before:
These limitations prevent tier meetings from doing what they’re supposed to—driving daily performance and continuous improvement.
Digital tier meetings take the same Lean structure—but power it with technology. The result is a more consistent, actionable, and data-driven meeting that’s easy to scale.
Features of a Digital Tier Meeting:
Solvace’s Digital Obeya module empowers manufacturing teams to run tier meetings that are fast, focused, and seamlessly connected to daily operations. It’s more than a digital board—it’s a fully integrated operational management system designed to turn insights into action.
Configurable Digital Tier Boards
Design digital boards tailored to each team, shift, or site. Solvace allows full flexibility in visual layout, enabling standardisation of KPIs, agenda points, escalation rules, and visual indicators, while still accommodating local team needs.
Real-Time Data Integration
Forget static whiteboards. Solvace connects to existing manufacturing systems (MES, OEE, ERP) to automatically feed real-time performance data into your tier meetings. Teams see live deviations versus targets, enabling fact-based discussions and immediate decision-making. Manual entry is also possible, ensuring complete adaptability.
End-to-End Deviation Management
When a deviation is identified, Solvace doesn’t stop at highlighting the issue. It enables teams to dig deeper with built-in Root Cause Analysis tools (like 5 Whys, Ishikawa), create and assign corrective and preventive actions, and even suggest Kaizen initiatives and open improvement projects—all from the same interface. No need to switch tools.
Integrated Action Tracking
Log actions directly during the meeting. Assign owners. Set deadlines. Track progress. Escalate unresolved issues to higher tiers with full traceability. Solvace keeps the entire improvement loop visible and accountable—from Tier 1 through Tier 3.
Multi-Tier Escalation Flow
Built-in escalation logic allows issues raised at one level to be elevated to the next—ensuring alignment and speed of resolution. Managers across tiers stay informed and can intervene quickly when needed.
Mobile-Ready and Shopfloor-Friendly
Solvace is designed for operators as much as managers. Access tier boards and action plans from tablets or mobile devices right on the shopfloor—making participation easier and information always accessible.
With Solvace, tier meetings become a daily connector between:
Rather than silos, you get a unified view of daily performance, with shared priorities and traceable actions.
If your tier meetings rely on whiteboards and memory, you’re leaving performance on the table. Digitising tier meetings with Solvace ensures every minute spent in front of the board drives action, clarity, and results.