Stop Guessing on Production Runs See Every Metric in Real Time
You're juggling spreadsheets for inventory, job costing, and quality checks—it's chaos. Our custom BI solutions pull it all into one dashboard, giving you 20-30% faster decisions on what to cut next and how to price it right.
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The "Data Fog" Problem
Tracking hardwood inventory like cherry and oak from multiple lumber suppliers leads to overstock or shortages mid-project, disrupting CNC routing schedules
Manual job costing from scattered timesheets and material logs eats hours every week
Quality defects from CNC routers and edge banders go unnoticed until customer complaints pile up on installed cabinetry
Production bottlenecks in finishing lines, like spray booths and sanding stations, aren't visible until delays rack up overtime costs on assembly runs
Custom order lead times vary wildly without data to predict rush jobs accurately
Custom millwork order lead times vary wildly without data to predict rush jobs for on-site installations accurately
Custom BI Dashboards Built for Your Shop
We've powered BI for woodworking operations from custom cabinetry to large-scale millwork, delivering field-tested insights that drive ROI.
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest, in a woodworking shop, you're dealing with everything from kiln-dried lumber variability to tight deadlines on bespoke furniture. We build tailored BI solutions that integrate your ERP, CNC software, and timesheet apps into real-time dashboards. No more flying blind on yield rates or defect trends. Here's the thing: we start by mapping your exact workflow—whether it's optimizing router setups or tracking sanding efficiency—and create actionable KPIs that fit like a custom joint. You're probably thinking, 'Will this work with our legacy sawmill software?' Absolutely. We handle the integrations so you get unified data visibility, turning raw numbers into decisions that keep your shop humming.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Smarter Shop Operations
Cut Waste by 25% with Precise Inventory Insights
Cut Waste by 25% with Precise Inventory Insights: Imagine knowing exactly how much cherry lumber you'll need for that 50-unit kitchen cabinet run, including allowances for kiln drying losses. Our dashboards track usage in real time from rip saws to final assembly, flagging variances from your cut lists. Shops using this see <span class="gradient">material costs drop 15-25%</span> within the first quarter, freeing cash for new tools without surprise shortages halting the line during peak construction season.
Boost On-Time Delivery to 95%
Boost On-Time Delivery to 95%: Production delays from unseen bottlenecks in dovetail machining or glue-up stations? Not anymore. Get KPI tracking on machine cycles, crew assignments, and material flow, so you can reroute tasks before a dovetail jig jams up the whole flow. This means happier clients with cabinets delivered on time for their home builds and more repeat business for your custom millwork projects.
Make Data-Driven Pricing Decisions
Make Data-Driven Pricing Decisions: Stop underpricing complex joinery jobs like mortise-and-tenon table bases. Our BI pulls job costs, labor hours from timesheets, and material yields from CNC outputs into one view, helping you quote accurately and protect margins on volatile lumber prices. One shop adjusted pricing on table legs and added <span class="gradient">$40K to annual profits</span> in just six months by factoring in real-time scrap rates.
What Clients Say
""Before AIQ, we were buried in Excel sheets trying to figure out why our walnut inventory was always off during high-volume door frame orders. Now, the dashboard shows us real-time yields from the planer and molder, and we've cut scrap by 18% in three months— that's over 500 board feet saved. It's like having an extra foreman who never sleeps.""
Mike Harlan
Production Manager, Harlan Custom Cabinetry
""Integrating our outdated CNC software with their BI was seamless and took just two days. We track defect rates on edge banding and veneering now, and caught a calibration issue early—saved us from reworking 200 kitchen cabinet doors and avoided a $15K loss. ROI was immediate; worth every penny for our small operation serving local builders.""
Sarah Kline
Owner and Lead Fabricator, Kline Precision Millwork
""Our production runs were unpredictable, especially for seasonal furniture orders like outdoor pergola components. The custom KPIs for lead times helped us forecast better using data from jointer and shaper stations, reducing overtime by 30 hours a week and hitting 98% on-time delivery for contractor deadlines. Finally, data that matches our shop's rhythm.""
Tom Reyes
Operations Director, Reyes Specialty Woodworking
Simple 3-Step Process
Map Your Workflow
We dive into your shop—talking dust collection, CNC routing, and finishing schedules—to identify key data sources like inventory logs and timesheets.
Build and Integrate
Our team crafts custom dashboards pulling from your tools, testing for accuracy on real jobs like cabinet assembly lines.
Launch and Optimize
Go live with training for your crew, then refine based on feedback—like adding alerts for high-moisture wood stock.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How does this integrate with my existing CNC and inventory software?
We specialize in connecting legacy systems common in woodworking, like older CNC controllers or basic ERP tools. Our team assesses your setup—say, linking ShopWare to your inventory scanner—and builds secure, two-way APIs. This pulls live data without disrupting operations. For example, we recently integrated a 10-year-old router system with real-time dashboards, ensuring cut lists sync instantly. Setup takes 4-6 weeks, with minimal downtime, and we provide ongoing support to handle any software updates. The result? Unified visibility that feels native to your workflow, reducing manual checks by 80%.
What kind of KPIs are most useful for a woodworking shop?
Tailored to your operations, we focus on practical metrics like board foot yield, machine cycle times, defect rates per species, and on-time completion for custom jobs. You're probably thinking about waste— we track that precisely, down to scraps from dovetail cuts. For a mid-sized shop, this might include dashboards showing labor efficiency on finishing lines or inventory turnover for exotics like teak. We customize based on your pain points, pulling from timesheets and sensors to deliver insights that directly impact ROI, such as spotting why oak runs cost 15% more than expected.
How secure is the data in these BI solutions?
Security is non-negotiable in manufacturing, where proprietary designs are gold. We use enterprise-grade encryption for all data flows, compliant with standards like SOC 2, and host on secure clouds with role-based access—so only your shop manager sees production KPIs. For woodworking specifics, we protect sensitive info like custom client blueprints integrated into job costing. We've audited systems for shops handling high-value contracts, ensuring no breaches even during peak data loads from multiple saw lines. Regular updates and backups mean your insights are safe, letting you focus on crafting without worry.
Can this scale if my shop grows from 10 to 50 employees?
What's the timeline and cost for a custom BI setup?
Timelines vary by complexity, but for a typical woodworking shop, we deliver a MVP dashboard in 6-8 weeks after initial mapping. Full rollout, including training, hits 10-12 weeks. Costs start around $25K for basics like inventory and production tracking, scaling to $50K+ for advanced forecasting and mobile features—always ROI-driven, with payback in 6-9 months via waste reductions. We quote based on your needs, like integrating five tools vs. ten, and offer phased payments. No hidden fees; it's a one-time build for owned tech, ditching subscription traps.
Do I need technical staff to maintain this?
No, that's the beauty—we build it turnkey. Your team gets intuitive dashboards, like a digital control panel for the shop floor, with no coding required. We handle maintenance through optional support packages, updating for new data sources like upgraded sanders. For daily use, it's as simple as checking a gauge on a lathe; supervisors log in via web or app to view KPIs. One shop's owner, with zero IT background, now pulls weekly yield reports himself. We train everyone, from apprentices to managers, ensuring it fits your hands-on culture without adding overhead.
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