ECI Software Solutions Case Studies Small Shop, E2 & VIDEO GAMES: What These 3 Things Have in Common for a CNC Shop in California

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	Small Shop, E2 & VIDEO GAMES: What These 3 Things Have in Common for a CNC Shop in California ECI Software Solutions

Small Shop, E2 & VIDEO GAMES: What These 3 Things Have in Common for a CNC Shop in California

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Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management
Applicable Industries	Aerospace
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases	Manufacturing System Automation
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services
Challenge	Volume Machine, a small CNC shop specializing in the aerospace industry in Van Nuys, CA, has been using E2 since 1999. The manufacturing industry is notorious for having a tumultuous, cyclical cycle. With E2, they can be flexible and run with those changes. Because every bit of information is accessible with just the click of a button, the team can quickly identify which current jobs and which prospects will best suit their schedule and goals. The challenge was to implement a system that could handle the cyclical nature of the manufacturing industry and provide the flexibility to adapt to changes. Read More
About Customer	Volume Machine is a small CNC shop based in Van Nuys, California, specializing in the aerospace industry. The company has been using E2, a manufacturing software, since 1999. The company has experienced significant growth and has been able to overcome many hurdles due to the implementation of E2. Despite the growth, the company is trying to slow down a bit and focus on making good machine parts for a good purpose. The company's goal is to have control and precision in their business, which has been made possible by the knowledge E2 has provided them over the years. Read More
Solution	The solution for Volume Machine was the implementation of E2, a manufacturing software. E2 provided the company with the ability to be flexible and adapt to the changes in the manufacturing industry. The software is user-friendly and intuitive, making it easy for the team to quickly identify which current jobs and prospects will best suit their schedule and goals. The software also has a forgiving tool that allows for easy correction of errors. The company's president and founder, Richard Arnold, was initially reluctant about the software but was convinced of its value after seeing its efficiency in inventory, order, and delivery tracking of their master shipping cartons. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - API Integration & Management

Applicable Industries

Aerospace

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Use Cases

Manufacturing System Automation

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

Challenge

Volume Machine, a small CNC shop specializing in the aerospace industry in Van Nuys, CA, has been using E2 since 1999. The manufacturing industry is notorious for having a tumultuous, cyclical cycle. With E2, they can be flexible and run with those changes. Because every bit of information is accessible with just the click of a button, the team can quickly identify which current jobs and which prospects will best suit their schedule and goals. The challenge was to implement a system that could handle the cyclical nature of the manufacturing industry and provide the flexibility to adapt to changes.

About Customer

Volume Machine is a small CNC shop based in Van Nuys, California, specializing in the aerospace industry. The company has been using E2, a manufacturing software, since 1999. The company has experienced significant growth and has been able to overcome many hurdles due to the implementation of E2. Despite the growth, the company is trying to slow down a bit and focus on making good machine parts for a good purpose. The company's goal is to have control and precision in their business, which has been made possible by the knowledge E2 has provided them over the years.

Solution

The solution for Volume Machine was the implementation of E2, a manufacturing software. E2 provided the company with the ability to be flexible and adapt to the changes in the manufacturing industry. The software is user-friendly and intuitive, making it easy for the team to quickly identify which current jobs and prospects will best suit their schedule and goals. The software also has a forgiving tool that allows for easy correction of errors. The company's president and founder, Richard Arnold, was initially reluctant about the software but was convinced of its value after seeing its efficiency in inventory, order, and delivery tracking of their master shipping cartons.

Impact #1	The implementation of E2 has allowed Volume Machine to have control and precision in their business.
Impact #2	The software has provided the company with the flexibility to adapt to the changes in the manufacturing industry.
Impact #3	The user-friendly and intuitive nature of the software has made it easy for the team to quickly identify which current jobs and prospects will best suit their schedule and goals.

Impact #1

The implementation of E2 has allowed Volume Machine to have control and precision in their business.

Impact #2

The software has provided the company with the flexibility to adapt to the changes in the manufacturing industry.

Impact #3

The user-friendly and intuitive nature of the software has made it easy for the team to quickly identify which current jobs and prospects will best suit their schedule and goals.

Benefit #1	The implementation of E2 allowed for the inventory, order, and tracking delivery of their master shipping cartons in just a few minutes, compared to nearly a day when done manually.

Benefit #1

The implementation of E2 allowed for the inventory, order, and tracking delivery of their master shipping cartons in just a few minutes, compared to nearly a day when done manually.

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Small Shop, E2 & VIDEO GAMES: What These 3 Things Have in Common for a CNC Shop in California

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