Digital Notice Boards in Production: How RAILONE Reaches Employees

Internal communication in production: How do you reach employees without a PC?

E-mail, intranet and Microsoft Teams work well when employees regularly work at a desk. Production environments are different. Many employees spend their shifts at machines or production lines and do not constantly use classic digital communication channels.

RAILONE faced exactly this challenge. Important information was distributed via traditional notice boards, requiring manual maintenance and making consistent information across locations more difficult.

The challenge: Make information visible where people work

RAILONE needed to reach employees directly in its plants. Shift schedules, internal notices and day-to-day information should not depend on whether someone regularly checks e-mail or opens the intranet. Communication across several locations also needed to become more consistent.

The solution: Digital notice boards in the plants

RAILONE uses connectSignage for digital notice boards directly in its plants. Displays make information visible at relevant touchpoints and can be updated centrally. Content includes shift schedules, internal notices and other information relevant to everyday work.

Unlike printed notices, content does not have to be replaced manually at every location. Welcome screens in reception areas complement the solution, allowing employee communication and visitor welcome to be managed on the same platform.

Push instead of pull

A digital notice board does not replace e-mail, an intranet or face-to-face communication. It serves a different purpose: employees do not have to actively search for information because relevant content is visible directly in their working environment.

What are the benefits for RAILONE?

• faster and more targeted information distribution
• less manual effort than printed notice boards
• more consistent communication across locations
• information for employees without a permanent desk or PC
• welcome screens and employee communication on one platform

What industrial companies can learn from the project

The starting point should be the audience, not the screen. Companies should identify which employees are already reached effectively and where communication gaps remain. Displays can then be placed at useful touchpoints such as employee entrances, break areas or central routes.

Learn more about the digital notice board and the RAILONE customer reference.

More examples and typical applications for this sector can be found on our Digital Signage for industry page.

Frequently asked questions about digital notice boards in production

How can companies reach production employees without a permanent PC?

Digital notice boards make information visible directly in the working environment and can reach employees who do not regularly use e-mail or an intranet during their shift.

What content is suitable for digital notice boards in production?

RAILONE displays shift schedules, internal notices and current information for everyday work.

Can several plants be managed centrally?

Yes. Content can be managed centrally and distributed to selected displays at different locations.

Does Digital Signage replace the intranet or e-mail?

No. It complements existing channels by making information visible to employees without a permanent screen-based workplace.

How else does RAILONE use Digital Signage?

RAILONE also uses welcome screens in reception areas, managed through the same central platform.

Conclusion

RAILONE demonstrates how Digital Signage can close a practical gap in internal communication by bringing current information directly into production areas.