Instant visual instructions that factory workers confirm with photos to eliminate production errors.
Managers of remote manufacturing teams face poor communication with factory workers, causing repeated production errors.
Managers upload annotated images or short videos of production steps directly from their dashboard. Workers receive push notifications on mobile web, view instructions, and upload confirmation photos before proceeding. Real-time feedback loop alerts managers to issues, reducing errors by 80% through visual clarity and verification.
Managers overseeing remote manufacturing teams with on-site factory workers
Manufacturing-specific visual verification workflow with AI-powered photo analysis for step compliance.
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Upload images/videos with annotations and assign to workers/shifts.
Workers view instructions on phone with zoom/pinch.
Require photo upload to mark step complete.
Managers see completion status and flagged issues live.
Workers flag problems with photo notes; managers triage.
Reusable instruction templates for recurring tasks.
Basic AI to verify photo matches instruction.
Assign instructions to multiple workers at once.
Error trends and completion times.
Zapier for ERP sync.
Work offline, sync later.
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| name | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| text | No | |
| role | text | No |
| organization_id | uuid | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| title | text | No |
| media_url | text | No |
| organization_id | uuid | No |
| assigned_to | uuid | Yes |
| status | text | No |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| instruction_id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| photo_url | text | No |
| issue_note | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/instructionsCreate new instruction
/api/instructionsList instructions for org
/api/instructions/:idUpdate instruction status
/api/confirmationsSubmit confirmation photo
/api/dashboardGet real-time stats
/api/usersInvite user
/api/auth/callbackSupabase auth callback
No real-time, 10 workers
1 org
None
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 50 | 4% | $50 | $600 |
| Month 6 | 500 | 10% | $1,250 | $15,000 |
Remote managers: Send clear steps, get instant confirmations. Cut misproduction by 80%.
Post in LinkedIn groups for manufacturing managers and r/manufacturing; DM 50 targeted managers with pain-point demo video; Offer free 1-month Pro access for case study feedback.
Real-time chat
No visual verification for tasks
Manufacturing-specific photo confirmations
Task management
Not mobile-optimized for factory floors
Visual + photo proof tailored to production
Proprietary photo verification data trains AI for error prediction, creating accuracy network effects.
Post-COVID remote oversight boom + labor shortages demand visual tools over text chats.
Media storage costs spike
Use Supabase optimized storage with compression
Low adoption in traditional factories
Target tech-forward remote managers first
Real-time sync delays
Use Pusher with fallbacks
Success: 5 confirm pain + would pay $25
Success: 90% task completion rate
Success: 50 signups, 10% conv
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