# FactoryFlow+ — The plant improvement system

> Plant operating system for continuous improvement, safety, and knowledge management. (iPhone/iPad app by Joshua PETTIT.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factoryflow-plus/id6792551768 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joshua PETTIT](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790851681)
- Category: Business, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/factoryflow-plus/id6792551768/reviews.md

## What is FactoryFlow+?

FactoryFlow+ is a practical operating system for Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, maintenance, safety, and plant leadership.

Turn a shop-floor issue into structured work without losing the thread. Capture facts at the Gemba, define the problem, analyze causes, assign actions, calculate capacity and losses, deploy strategy, and keep owners aligned from direction through execution.

STRATEGY DEPLOYMENT
Build and view a complete Hoshin Kanri matrix for free. Connect 3-5 year breakthrough objectives to annual objectives, TTI2 improvement priorities, measures, targets, and accountable owners. Review the full matrix in landscape on iPhone or iPad.

Individual Premium and Plant Premium add focused TTI2 Action Rails, project connections, owned actions, and a branded 11 x 17 landscape PDF export. Strategy is not sold as a separate module.

FREE MANUFACTURING CALCULATORS
- Takt Time
- OEE
- Capacity & Staffing
- Kanban Quantity
- ROI & Payback

GUIDED LEAN AND CI TOOLS
- Value Stream Mapping with Current and Future State
- A3 problem solving
- 5 Whys and Fishbone analysis
- Pareto analysis
- SMED
- Standard Work with process-step images
- Gemba Walks
- 5S audits
- Daily Management and Problem Solver
- Kaizen actions, ownership, verification, and savings

CONNECTED SAFETY
- Job Safety Analysis workflows
- Safety observations and near-miss capture
- Risk register with severity and likelihood scoring
- Safety records linked to projects, actions, and Standard Work
- Plant safety dashboard and open-risk visibility

PLANT KNOWLEDGE AND COLLABORATION
- Search prior projects before starting new work
- Reuse verified countermeasures and current standards
- Shared plant projects, actions, messaging, and ownership
- Retain verified wins, lessons learned, and demonstrated value

BUILT FOR THE SHOP FLOOR
- Responsive phone and tablet layouts
- Photo evidence from camera or photo library
- Account-scoped draft saving and history
- Professional PDF and branded image exports
- Clear status, priority, ownership, and verification cues

Individual Premium is $19.99 per month and includes Strategy deployment, TTI2 Action Rails, project connections, saved history, retained evidence, sharing, and branded export. Annual Individual Premium is also available.

Plant Premium is $249.99 per month and includes Individual Premium benefits plus shared Plant, Safety, Knowledge, Messaging, projects, actions, and team collaboration.

Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Guided problem-solving workflows
- Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
- Root-cause analysis tools (5 Why, Fishbone)
- Standard Work documentation
- Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
- Risk register and safety dashboard
- Plant knowledge base for prior projects

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FactoryFlow+ Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| FactoryFlow+ Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| FactoryFlow+ Plant Monthly | $249.99 | per month |



## Frequently asked questions about FactoryFlow+

### What is FactoryFlow+?

FactoryFlow+ is a plant operating system designed to connect improvement activities, guide problem-solving, and manage safety. It helps teams verify changes, sustain gains, and reuse learned knowledge.

### What are the subscription options for FactoryFlow+?

FactoryFlow+ offers monthly and annual subscriptions for individual and plant capabilities, including a 14-day free trial for all plans. Pricing ranges from $14.99/month to $249.99/month.

### Does FactoryFlow+ have ads?

No, FactoryFlow+ is ad-free. The app focuses on providing a clean and uninterrupted experience for users managing plant operations and improvements.

### What devices does FactoryFlow+ support?

FactoryFlow+ is available on iPhone and iPad devices, offering responsive layouts for phone, tablet, and desktop.

### How often is FactoryFlow+ updated?

The latest version, 1.4.0, was released on July 30, 2026, indicating regular updates to enhance functionality and reliability. The app was initially released on July 22, 2026.

### What manufacturing calculators are included in FactoryFlow+?

FactoryFlow+ includes free calculators for Takt Time, OEE, Capacity & Staffing, Kanban Quantity, and ROI & Payback to assist with production planning and financial analysis.

### Is FactoryFlow+ suitable for beginners in Lean Six Sigma?

Yes, FactoryFlow+ acts as a local Lean & Six Sigma coach, applying transparent, rule-based checks informed by Lean and DMAIC practices. Its guided workflows and suggestions can help practitioners learn and apply these methodologies.

### Can I export my work from FactoryFlow+?

Yes, FactoryFlow+ supports professional PDF and diagram exports, including A3 reports in landscape format and 11x17 Tabloid landscape VSM reports.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.0 — 2026-08-29

FactoryFlow+ 1.6 strengthens Strategy Deployment and daily execution.

NEW IN 1.6
- Create and view complete Hoshin Kanri matrices
- Assign accountable owners and connect TTI2 priorities to focused Action Plans
- Navigate from a TTI2 to its Action Rail and back to the matrix
- Export a branded 11 x 17 landscape Hoshin plan with connected actions
- Enable due-action reminders on iPhone and iPad
- Reset forgotten passwords securely from the sign-in screen
- Improved calculator accuracy, VSM data handling, premium access logic, accessibility, and responsive layouts

### 1.5.0 — 2026-08-21

FactoryFlow+ 1.5 adds Strategy Deployment.

NEW IN 1.5
- Create and view a complete Hoshin Kanri matrix for free
- Connect breakthrough and annual objectives to TTI2 priorities and measures
- Assign accountable owners across the matrix
- Open any TTI2 directly in its focused Action Plan and return to the HK
- Review the full matrix in landscape on iPhone and iPad
- Premium 11 x 17 landscape PDF export with a connected TTI2 Action Rail
- Individual Premium and Plant Premium both include Strategy execution features
- Improved Premium status visibility and Plant owner access

### 1.4.0 — 2026-07-30

FactoryFlow+ 1.4 puts practical Lean tools in every practitioner's pocket.

NEW IN 1.4
• Five free manufacturing calculators: Takt Time, OEE, Capacity & Staffing, Kanban Quantity, and ROI & Payback
• Thirteen standalone guided Lean modules that work without creating a project
• New Daily Management workflow for focused SQDC reviews and escalation
• New Problem Solver workflow from gap and containment through cause, countermeasure, and verification
• Native PDF and branded PNG export with the iOS share sheet
• More accurate 5S scoring across all audit categories
• Cleaner responsive layouts, navigation, inputs, and action controls

Existing Plant workspaces, Safety, Knowledge, Messaging, Actions, VSM, A3, Standard Work, evidence, and premium history remain connected.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-07-28

FactoryFlow+ 1.3 connects continuous improvement, Safety, plant communication, and reusable knowledge in one guided operating system.

NEW IN 1.3
• Plant Messaging for announcements, shift handoffs, project questions, and safety updates—with priority, project links, reporting, and action conversion
• Separate JSA, Safety Observation, Confirmation, and Risk Register workflows
• Plant Safety dashboard with cloud-synced records and connected follow-up actions
• Knowledge Center that connects completed projects, verified outcomes, Standard Work, VSMs, actions, lessons, and safety learning
• Private local Lean & Six Sigma Coach with transparent, evidence-based opportunity signals
• Linked Current- and Future-State VSMs with configurable metrics
• Cleaner Actions workflow for viewing, editing, completing, and verifying work
• Professional 11 × 17 landscape VSM and true A3 landscape exports
• Standard Work with process-step images
• Improved project health, next-step guidance, responsive iPhone layouts, and clearer navigation

### 1.2.0 — 2026-07-27

FactoryFlow+ 1.2 connects improvement, safety, and plant knowledge into one guided operating system.

• Separate JSA, Safety Observation, Confirmation, and Risk Register workflows
• Plant Safety dashboard with linked projects, actions, and Standard Work
• Plant Knowledge Center with evidence-based opportunities and connected lifecycle views
• Private local Lean and Six Sigma coach with transparent methods and evidence
• Linked Current- and Future-State VSMs with configurable metrics
• Professional 11 × 17 landscape VSM and true A3 landscape exports
• Standard Work with images for process steps
• Improved project health, next-step guidance, action verification, and iPhone layouts

## More apps by Joshua PETTIT

- [GameCovered](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamecovered/id6790851679)
- [ThriveBaby+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thrivebaby-plus/id6791944444)

All apps by Joshua PETTIT: https://appshunter.io/developer/6790851681

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