Business Profile:
“SmartForm Fabricators” is a small-scale precision manufacturing business producing custom metal and plastic components for the automotive and medical device industries. With 20 staff and a mix of manual and CNC machinery, they operate on tight timelines and thin margins. The owner struggles to align production schedules with supply deliveries, manage job costing, and ensure ISO compliance during audits.
Challenges:
- Frequent scheduling conflicts between jobs and material deliveries
- Time-consuming manual tracking of production costs
- Limited visibility into profit margins by job or batch
- Managing documentation for quality assurance and ISO audits
- Difficulty forecasting demand and maintaining optimal stock levels
How AIDE Helps
Outcome:
SmartForm Fabricators reduces production delays by 30% and improves margin visibility by 40%. With ISO audit prep streamlined and raw material forecasting now data-driven, the owner has more control and confidence in quoting and delivery timelines.
Conclusion
In the manufacturing sector where precision, timing, and cost control are everything, AIDE serves as an intelligent assistant—coordinating operations, reducing waste, and giving manufacturers the oversight needed to grow with confidence.