Why businesses switch
What it fixes
Raw material that disappears
Resin and masterbatch issued to the floor are hard to account for once mixed.
No real cost per product
Without run-by-run records, pricing is guesswork and margins leak.
Machine downtime nobody logs
Stoppages, mould changes and breakdowns go unrecorded, so output targets slip.
Scrap you only see at month end
Rejects and regrind are counted late, after the losses are already made.
Materials in, products out
Track resin, masterbatch and additives from delivery to mixing, and see exactly what each batch consumed.
- Raw material stock and issues
- Batch recipes and mixing records
- Supplier deliveries and returns
Production runs by machine and shift
Operators record output, rejects and stoppages per run, so supervisors see live progress against the plan.
- Runs per machine, mould and shift
- Downtime reasons and duration
- Output against target
Scrap, regrind and quality
Record rejects as they happen, return regrind to stock and spot the machines or moulds causing losses.
- Reject reasons per run
- Regrind back into stock
- Quality checks per batch
Orders, dispatch and cost
Customer orders flow into production plans, dispatch notes and eTIMS invoices, with true cost per item.
- Orders to production plan
- Dispatch notes and delivery tracking
- Cost per product and margin
Who it's for
Built for Kenyan plastics manufacturers
Injection moulding
Blow moulding
Packaging & films
Pipes & fittings
Household plastics
Recyclers
Built in, not bolted on
Works with the tools Kenyan businesses already use
M-PESA
STK push and C2B payments post straight to the right sale or invoice.
KRA eTIMS
Tax invoices are sent to KRA as you sell, with the QR code on every receipt.
SMS & WhatsApp
Receipts, reminders and alerts reach customers and managers instantly.
Works offline
Keep selling and recording when the internet drops. Everything syncs when it's back.
Compare
How it compares with the alternatives
| Feature | Lightswitch Factory system | Spreadsheets & paper | Generic imported software |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material use per batch | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| M-PESA payments matched automatically | Yes | No | Rarely |
| Works offline | Yes | Yes | Sometimes |
| Configured to your workflow | Yes | No | No |
| Local support team | Yes, 24/7 | No | Limited |
FAQ
Factory system questions
Can it handle our own product codes and recipes?
Yes. Products, moulds, recipes and units are set up to match how your factory already works.
Do operators need computers on the floor?
No. Operators can record runs on a tablet or phone, and it keeps working if the network drops.
Does it produce eTIMS invoices for sales?
Yes. Dispatches can be invoiced through eTIMS, and M-PESA payments are matched to customer accounts.
Can we start with one section of the factory?
Yes. Many factories start with materials and production, then add orders, dispatch and costing.
Will you move our existing records?
Yes. We import products, customers and opening stock from spreadsheets as part of going live.
Free demo
Book your Factory system demo
Pick a time and we'll walk you through the system using a business like yours. It takes about 30 minutes, by Zoom, phone or at your premises.
- 0724776933
- WhatsApp us
- info@lightswitch.co.ke
- 51 Lenana Rd, Block A, Suite A4, Nairobi Kenya
- Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00