CASE STUDY

Mine Safety Appliances (MSA): Power Apps Productivity Application

About MSA

MSA Safety Incorporated is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and supply of safety products designed to protect individuals and facility infrastructures. Many of MSA's products integrate advanced technologies, including electronics, mechanical systems, and innovative materials, to safeguard users from hazardous or life-threatening situations.

"fivestar* helped MSA turn their Power Apps challenges into a streamlined, data-driven solution—empowering real-time decision-making and driving production efficiency across the board."
The Need

MSA relies heavily on its skilled production line workers to ensure the efficient and high-quality manufacturing of its safety products. To monitor various production metrics, MSA developed a custom application within Power Apps, enabling employees to log time spent on the production floor and track other key metrics. However, the application encountered challenges, including data inaccuracies and the absence of critical screens for administrators to review essential metrics and statistics.