Case Study - Manufacturing - Awning Manufacturer
 
Description
  • Manufacturer of customised awnings.
  • Manufacturing time - one to two weeks per awning.
Challenge
  • Standardise the production process starting with receipt of order.
  • Print a workshop job sheet containing specific order details including special instructions.
  • Control manufacturing quality.
  • Forecast stock accurately based on past seasonal trends and cycles.
  • Monitor inventory to optimise the required stock levels.
  • Track and recording accurate job and invoice costing.
  • Make more time and cost efficient installations.

 

Solution The Custom Made Software Company Solution 
 
  • Standardises the production process with a simple job entry template on screen.
  • Reports to monitor stock usage of key items.
  • Calculates job costing and generates an invoice.
  • Exports invoice information to the accounting system.
  • Prints job sheets + packing sheet and manifest + delivery slip dockets.

Benefits:
 
Aids efficiency
By standardising production process.
Controls quality of output
By significantly reduced the number of errors in the production process.
Saves time and frustration
Controlling the manufacturing process means installers can complete jobs on time.
Creates happy customers
On time and efficient installation of quality awnings means happy customers and referral business.
Accurate sales forecasting and monitoring of sales
Ability to monitor sales quickly and correctly means that sales forecasting can be accurate and marketing can be implemented if a dip in turnover is flagged.
Frees up business overdraft
Strict inventory control optimises stock levels.
Manages profit
Accurate tracking of job sheet costs and invoices means clarity regarding profit and ratio of costs to sales.

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Industrial robot.

On time and efficient installation of quality awnings means happy customers and referral business.

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