Stop Guessing on Production Runs and Inventory Levels Unlock Real-Time Data Visibility That Drives ROI
Imagine slashing stockouts by 45% and boosting on-time deliveries to 98% with custom dashboards built around your shop floor realities—not some off-the-shelf template.
Join 150+ manufacturers with crystal-clear insights and measurable efficiency gains
The "Data Silo" Problem
Scattered Data from ERP Systems and CNC Machine Sensors on the Shop Floor
Blind Spots in Real-Time Downtime for Welding Stations and Excavators
Inaccurate Inventory Tracking for Steel Beams and Aggregate Materials Across Job Site Warehouses
Delayed Insights on Supply Chain Disruptions for Concrete Deliveries and Component Shortages
Manual Reporting Eating into Oversight of Crane Operations and Assembly Line Shifts
KPI Gaps Between On-Site Field Crews and Corporate HQ for Project Milestones
Our Custom BI Blueprint for Your Manufacturing Ops
We've engineered BI systems for over 50 manufacturing firms, turning raw plant data into field-tested tools that deliver quick ROI.
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest—you're juggling ERP systems, IoT sensors on the line, and spreadsheets that don't talk to each other. Here's the thing: we build your BI solution from the ground up, integrating every data stream into a single, owned platform. No more flying blind on throughput rates or material yields. We tailor dashboards to your exact workflows, whether it's tracking CNC machine efficiency or supplier lead times. You're probably thinking, 'Will this fit our custom assembly process?' Absolutely—we map it all, ensuring actionable insights hit your team's screens in real time. Short sentences for emphasis: It works. It scales. It's yours.
What Makes Us Different:
Why This Transforms Your Manufacturing Edge
Crystal-Clear Production Visibility
Crystal-Clear Production Visibility: Gain instant oversight of concrete pour rates, weld defect rates, and rebar output targets. In one case, a mid-sized steel fabricator reduced unplanned stops on their robotic welders by 30%, saving $150K annually on overtime—because decisions aren't guesses anymore, especially during tight construction deadlines.
Smarter Inventory and Forecasting
Smarter Inventory and Forecasting: Pull data from on-site storage and suppliers into predictive models that forecast needs for lumber and HVAC components with precision. No more overstocking raw materials like plywood or scrambling during peak building seasons; expect 20-40% less waste and steadier cash flow on multi-site projects.
Faster, Informed Decision-Making
Faster, Informed Decision-Making: Custom KPIs track everything from Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) on forklifts to delivery SLAs for foundation materials across multiple plants and job sites. Teams react to issues like a jammed conveyor in the prefab shop or a delayed backhoe delivery in minutes, not hours, boosting overall efficiency by up to 25% without adding headcount during expansion phases.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ Labs, we were piecing together weekly reports from our ERP and legacy MES during high-volume steel beam fabrication runs—total nightmare. Now, the dashboard shows real-time yields and scrap rates on our shop floor tablets, even tracking welder uptime. Cut our reporting time in half and spotted a misaligned CNC tooling issue that saved us $20K in scrap metal last quarter alone."
Mike Harlan
Operations Manager, Precision Steel Fabricators Inc.
"You're probably thinking custom BI sounds pricey, but for us in heavy equipment assembly, it paid off fast. Integrated our RFID inventory sensors with the ERP system overnight—literally. No more stock discrepancies on the line for engine parts, and our forecast accuracy for quarterly builds jumped from 70% to 92%. Wish we'd done this years ago before those assembly bottlenecks hit."
Sara Lopez
Plant Director, AutoForge Heavy Machinery Ltd.
"We run three shifts across two construction sites and a fabrication yard, and data silos were killing us—especially tracking supplier delays on rebar and precast concrete deliveries. Their system unifies it all into one view, including weather impact alerts. Reduced expedited shipping costs by 35% in the first six months on a major bridge project. Solid team, no fluff."
Tom Reilly
VP of Supply Chain, RivetWorks Construction Group
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Workflow Mapping
We dive into your plant ops, from raw material intake to final assembly, identifying key data sources like your ERP and sensors. This ensures the BI fits your unique processes, not some generic mold.
Custom Build and Integration
Our engineers craft tailored dashboards and AI models, pulling in real-time data for KPIs like cycle times and throughput. We test rigorously on your floor to guarantee seamless rollout without disrupting production.
Deployment and Ongoing Optimization
Go live with training for your teams, then we monitor and refine based on usage—like tweaking alerts for machine vibration data. You own it all, with our support to scale as your lines evolve.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does your BI handle data from legacy manufacturing equipment?
We get it—many manufacturers still run older CNC machines or PLCs without modern APIs. Our team starts by assessing your setup, then builds custom middleware to extract data from those systems, whether it's serial ports or outdated protocols. For instance, we recently integrated a 15-year-old injection molding setup with real-time monitoring, feeding into dashboards without replacing hardware. This creates a single truth for throughput without the big upgrade costs. It's all tailored, ensuring no disruption to your runs, and we scale it as you modernize. Expect setup in 4-6 weeks, with immediate visibility gains.
What KPIs do you typically track for manufacturing clients?
We focus on what matters to your bottom line, like Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), on-time delivery rates, inventory turnover, and scrap percentages. But it's custom—we map your specific workflows, say, tracking weld quality in auto parts or batch consistency in pharma mixing. One client in metal fab now monitors cycle times down to the minute, spotting bottlenecks early. No generic templates; we build around your goals, integrating data from sensors and ERP for actionable insights. This drives ROI fast, often improving OEE by 15-20% in the first quarter.
Is this solution secure for sensitive production data?
Absolutely, security is non-negotiable in manufacturing where IP like custom alloys or processes is gold. We use enterprise-grade encryption, role-based access, and compliance with standards like ISO 27001. Data stays on your secure cloud or on-prem servers—no third-party risks. For a recent aerospace partner, we layered in audit trails for every dashboard view, ensuring traceability for certifications. We also conduct vulnerability scans pre-launch. You're in control, owning the system, so no worries about vendor breaches exposing your formulas or supplier lists.
How long until we see results from the BI implementation?
Quick wins come fast—basic dashboards can be live in 4-8 weeks, depending on your data complexity. We prioritize high-impact areas, like real-time downtime tracking, so you feel the difference during the build. A packaging firm we worked with had inventory visibility up in month one, cutting overstock by 25%. Full integration, including AI forecasting, takes 3-6 months, but ROI hits early through reduced waste and better decisions. We're hands-on, training your team to use it day one, ensuring it sticks without steep learning curves.
Can this scale if we add new production lines or plants?
Yes, our architecture is built for growth, handling everything from single-shop setups to multi-site empires. We design with modular components, so adding a new line means plugging in sensors and expanding dashboards seamlessly—no rebuilds. For a client expanding from one to three facilities, we scaled data ingestion to 10x volume without hiccups, maintaining sub-second refresh rates. It's field-tested for the unpredictability of manufacturing expansions, like sudden demand surges, keeping your KPIs accurate across the board.
What's the difference between your BI and off-the-shelf tools like Tableau?
Off-the-shelf like Tableau is great for visuals but often requires manual data prep and doesn't integrate deeply with manufacturing-specific systems. We build end-to-end, custom-coding to pull live data from your MES or PLCs automatically—no ETL headaches. It's owned by you, not a subscription trap, and tailored to metrics like takt time or first-pass yield. A electronics assembler switched to us from Tableau and gained predictive alerts, reducing defects by 18%. We're builders, creating a unified system that evolves with your ops, not a bolted-on viewer.
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