Stop Flying Blind on Your Production Floor Get Real-Time Visibility into Every Machine and Shift
Imagine slashing downtime by 30% and boosting output by 25% with dashboards that actually fit your workflow—no more guessing games with spreadsheets.
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The "Data Silo" Problem
Production data trapped in isolated CNC machines and outdated ERP systems on the shop floor
Delayed insights leading to unplanned downtime on assembly lines, such as conveyor jams halting steel fabrication
Inventory mismatches causing overstock or shortages in raw materials like rebar or sheet metal for precast concrete production
Quality control blind spots in welding and machining processes resulting in scrap waste and costly rework on structural components
Shift handover chaos from manual logs and outdated reports during 24/7 fabrication shifts
Supply chain disruptions in sourcing aggregates or lumber hidden until it's too late to reroute for on-site delivery
Our Custom-Built Dashboards Cut Through the Noise
We've helped over 50 manufacturing firms turn fragmented data into a unified command center, drawing from our own experience building scalable production systems.
Why Choose Us
Here's the thing: in manufacturing, you're dealing with machines that hum along 24/7, but the data they spit out? It's scattered like loose bolts on the shop floor. We build custom dashboards tailored to your exact setup—whether it's tracking CNC machines, monitoring welding lines, or forecasting parts demand. No cookie-cutter templates. We integrate directly with your ERP, PLCs, and IoT sensors for real-time feeds. You're probably thinking, 'Will this work with our old equipment?' Absolutely. We make it field-tested and ROI-focused, ensuring every widget delivers actionable insights that keep your lines running smooth.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Clear Visibility That Drives Results
Real-Time Production Oversight
Real-Time Production Oversight: See exactly what's happening on every line, from uptime percentages to throughput speeds on CNC mills and robotic welders. This means catching a jammed conveyor before it backs up the whole shift, potentially saving hours of lost production daily and keeping your modular building assembly on track for deadlines.
Smarter Inventory and Supply Decisions
Smarter Inventory and Supply Decisions: Track stock levels of rebar and plywood against production schedules in real time, reducing excess raw materials by up to 20% in your precast plant. No more tying up capital in unused steel coils while your lines idle during peak construction seasons.
Faster, Informed Problem-Solving
Faster, Informed Problem-Solving: Get instant KPI dashboards that highlight issues like rising scrap rates in aluminum extrusion, empowering your team to act fast within the hour. We've seen clients drop rework costs by 15% just by spotting patterns early, ensuring compliance with building codes without delays.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ's dashboard, we were chasing ghosts with paper logs—lost a full day last month to an unreported fault on our CNC lathe during rebar bending ops. Now, it's all right there on our screens, and our OEE jumped from 72% to 88% in three weeks. Game-changer for our structural steel fabrication."
Mike Harlan
Operations Manager, Precision Steel Fabricators Inc.
"Let's be honest, integrating with our ancient PLCs on the assembly line seemed impossible. But they nailed it—custom views for each shift supervisor showing cycle times for door frame welding and real-time alerts. Cut our inventory overstock of aluminum profiles by 18% without adding headcount, keeping our prefab housing deliveries on schedule."
Sarah Kline
Plant Director, Modular Components Fabricators LLC
"You're probably thinking dashboards are just fancy charts, but this one predicts our material needs for concrete formwork based on real orders from job sites. Saved us from a supplier shortage of plywood that could've halted assembly for two days during a major build phase. ROI was clear in the first month with zero disruptions."
Tom Reyes
VP of Manufacturing, Reinforced Concrete Products Co.
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Mapping
We dive into your workflow—mapping out your production lines, key metrics like takt time and defect rates, and pain points like data from scattered sensors.
Custom Design and Build
Using your input, we craft a prototype dashboard with tailored visuals, integrating your systems for seamless real-time data flow—no off-the-shelf limits here.
Testing and Deployment
We field-test it on your floor, tweak for accuracy, then roll it out with training so your team hits the ground running and sees immediate wins.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How do your dashboards integrate with existing manufacturing software like ERP or MES systems?
We start by auditing your current setup—say, your SAP ERP or Epicor MES—and build direct, two-way API connections. This pulls in data like work orders and inventory levels without manual uploads. For legacy gear, we use middleware to bridge gaps, ensuring real-time sync. In one project, we linked a client's PLC-controlled welders to their dashboard in under two weeks, cutting data lag from hours to seconds. It's all custom, so it fits your workflow without disrupting production. And we test rigorously to avoid any downtime during rollout.
What makes these dashboards different from off-the-shelf tools like Tableau or Power BI?
Off-the-shelf options are like generic blueprints—they force your data into their molds, which doesn't work for the unique rhythms of manufacturing. We build yours from scratch, embedding industry-specific KPIs like first-pass yield or machine utilization right into the UI. No wrestling with connectors that break during a busy shift. For example, we created a dashboard for a parts maker that auto-flags supplier delays based on incoming shipments, something pre-built tools can't touch without heavy customization. Plus, you own it outright, scaling without extra subscriptions as your operations expand.
Can these dashboards handle real-time data from shop floor equipment?
Absolutely—real-time is our bread and butter. We connect directly to IoT devices, SCADA systems, or even older PLCs to stream live metrics like RPMs or output rates. Imagine your CNC machines feeding status updates every few seconds; our dashboard aggregates it into a clear view, with alerts if something's off. We've done this for a fabrication shop where it reduced unplanned stops by spotting overheating early. It's field-tested for reliability, handling the high-volume data without lagging, and we optimize for your bandwidth to keep things snappy even on a crowded factory network.
How long does it take to build and deploy a custom dashboard?
Timeline depends on complexity, but most manufacturing dashboards are up and running in 4-8 weeks. Week one: We map your needs, like tracking assembly line bottlenecks. Weeks two to four: Design and integrate with your systems—ERP pulls, sensor data. Then testing on-site to mimic real shifts. A recent client, a gear manufacturer, went live in six weeks and saw immediate ROI from better scrap tracking. We prioritize quick wins, like a prototype for critical KPIs in the first two weeks, so you're not waiting months to start benefiting.
What kind of ROI can a manufacturing company expect from custom dashboards?
ROI hits fast because we focus on your pain points—like cutting downtime or optimizing inventory. Clients typically see 20-40% improvements in key metrics within the first quarter. Take scrap reduction: By visualizing defect trends, one fabricator dropped waste by 25%, saving $15K monthly on materials. Or uptime: Real-time alerts can prevent a single hour-long stop, worth thousands in lost output. We tie everything to dollars—forecasting based on your costs—and provide post-launch analytics to measure gains, ensuring it's not just visibility, but profit-driving insights.
Do you offer training for our team to use the dashboard effectively?
Yes, training is built-in and hands-on. We don't just hand over a tool; we train your operators, supervisors, and managers right on the shop floor. Sessions cover basics like reading KPI gauges to advanced features like drilling into shift reports. For a recent deployment, we did two-hour workshops over a week, using your real data examples—like interpreting a yield drop during peak hours. Follow-up includes quick-reference guides and a dedicated support line. This ensures adoption is smooth, with 90% of teams up to speed in days, maximizing that ROI from day one.
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