Stop Guessing on Production Runs Get Crystal-Clear Dashboards Tailored to Your Shop Floor
Imagine slashing material waste by 25% and boosting on-time deliveries from 70% to 95% with real-time insights into your inventory, orders, and machine uptime—no more spreadsheets scattered across your workbench.
Join 150+ woodworking and manufacturing shops with streamlined operations and measurable ROI
The "Shop Floor Chaos" Problem
Inventory blind spots in lumber and hardware leading to rushed orders of plywood sheets and dovetail fasteners
Delayed custom cabinet orders from poor visibility into joinery workflows and finishing timelines for veneers and stains
Unplanned CNC machine and table saw downtime disrupting daily output without predictive alerts
Crew scheduling mismatches during peak custom cabinet builds causing overtime spikes in framing and assembly phases
Quality defects in custom millwork slipping through due to inconsistent tracking of wood grain variations and moisture content
Supplier delays in hardwood deliveries hitting your assembly line without integrated alerts from ERP systems
Custom-Built Dashboards That Fit Your Woodworking Workflow Like a Perfect Mitre Joint
We've partnered with over 50 shops just like yours, turning raw data from CNC machines and order logs into field-tested tools that drive real ROI
Why Choose Us
Here's the thing: in a woodworking shop, you're dealing with everything from volatile lumber prices to one-off custom pieces that can't afford delays. We don't slap on generic software. Instead, we dive into your exact processes—mapping your lathe runs, sanding stations, and delivery schedules—to build dashboards that give you instant visibility. Think real-time KPI tracking for defect rates, material yields, and project margins. No more flying blind through data silos between your shop software and accounting. Our custom setups integrate seamlessly, pulling in live feeds so you make informed decisions on the fly, like rerouting crews during a wood shortage. You're probably thinking, 'Will this actually work for my setup?' Absolutely—it's tailored, scalable, and owned by you, not some subscription trap.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Informed Decisions That Keep Your Shop Running Smooth as Freshly Planed Lumber
Real-Time Production Visibility
Real-Time Production Visibility: See exactly where each custom table or cabinet stands—from initial rip cut on the table saw to final polyurethane stain application. This cuts delays by 30% in the joinery phase, letting you promise accurate ETAs for kitchen installations and reduce client follow-ups. No more surprises on the shop floor during peak remodeling seasons.
Smarter Inventory and Cost Control
Smarter Inventory and Cost Control: Track lumber usage down to the board foot for hardwoods like maple and oak, forecasting needs based on upcoming modular furniture orders. Shops using our dashboards report 20% less waste in offcuts and tighter cash flow over quarterly cycles, avoiding those panic buys from unreliable mill suppliers during housing booms.
Actionable Insights for Daily Wins
Actionable Insights for Daily Wins: Get KPI dashboards highlighting table saw efficiency and crew productivity in dovetail joint assembly, with drill-downs into specifics like router bit wear on CNC routers. This leads to 15% faster throughput in batch production runs, turning potential bottlenecks into streamlined operations for high-volume cabinet orders.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ's dashboard, we were constantly short on cherry wood for custom kitchen cabinets, leading to rushed deliveries from local mills and unhappy homeowners waiting on installs. Now, with real-time tracking tied to our CNC router logs, we've cut material shortages by half and hit 98% on-time finishes for 25 projects in the last quarter. It's like having an extra foreman watching the grain matching and cut lists."
Mike Harlan
Production Manager at Harlan Custom Cabinetry, a mid-sized woodworking shop in Oregon specializing in bespoke kitchen millwork
"Our old system was a mess—spreadsheets for plywood inventory, separate logs for bandsaw hours and planer feeds. The custom dashboard they built integrates everything, showing us defect rates per batch of walnut panels right on our shop tablets. We saved 12 hours a week on manual reporting and spotted a faulty planer blade before it scrapped a whole run of 50 oak door panels last month."
Sarah Ruiz
Operations Supervisor at Ruiz Woodworking Solutions, a family-owned manufacturer of custom doors and trim in Texas
"Let's be honest, I was skeptical about another tool, but this one fits our workflow perfectly for fine furniture builds. It flags when our finishing schedule slips due to high humidity affecting wood expansion on cherry tabletops, helping us adjust crews proactively during summer runs. Last month, we boosted output by 18% on dining sets without adding headcount—solid ROI from day one on our assembly line."
Tom Becker
Owner and Lead Fabricator at Becker Precision Woodworks, a boutique manufacturer of heirloom furniture in North Carolina
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Mapping
We start by walking your shop floor, understanding your unique flow from raw timber intake to final assembly. This ensures the dashboard mirrors your real processes, not some off-the-shelf guess.
Custom Build and Integration
Our team codes the dashboard to pull live data from your tools, setting up KPIs like yield rates and order status. We test it against your busiest days to guarantee it handles the load without a hitch.
Launch, Train, and Optimize
We roll it out with hands-on training for your crew, then monitor and tweak based on your feedback. Over the first month, we refine alerts and visuals so it evolves with your shop's needs.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How do your dashboards integrate with my existing shop management software?
We specialize in deep, two-way integrations that feel native. For woodworking shops using tools like JobBoss or woodworking-specific apps, we connect via APIs to pull in real-time data on inventory levels, order statuses, and machine logs without disrupting your flow. Let's be honest, nobody wants another login headache. Our custom code ensures seamless syncing—think automatic updates when a new lumber shipment arrives or a custom door order progresses through sanding. We've done this for shops with legacy systems too, building bridges that handle quirks like variable batch sizes. The result? A single view that eliminates manual entries, saving your team hours weekly. If your setup is unique, we map it during discovery to guarantee fit.
What makes these dashboards different from off-the-shelf options like Tableau?
Off-the-shelf tools are like a one-size-fits-all hammer—handy for basics but clunky for the precision of woodworking. We build custom from the ground up, tailoring visuals to your KPIs, such as tracking dovetail joint accuracy or varnish drying times. You're probably thinking about the cost, but here's the thing: our solutions avoid subscription bloat and focus on your workflow, integrating directly with CNC outputs for live machine uptime. No generic templates; we craft interfaces that match your shop's pace, with mobile access for foremen on the floor. Shops tell us this cuts decision time by 40%, turning data into quick wins like reallocating resources during a rush of kitchen cabinet orders. Plus, you own it all—no locked-in dependencies.
How long does it take to get a custom dashboard up and running in my shop?
Most woodworking shops see a fully functional prototype in 4-6 weeks, depending on complexity. We kick off with a deep dive into your processes—covering everything from timber selection to final assembly—then build and test iteratively. Short punchy timelines matter in your world, so we prioritize core features like inventory visibility first. By week 8, it's live, with training to get your crew comfortable. We've accelerated this for urgent needs, like pre-season setups, delivering basics in 3 weeks. Post-launch, we optimize based on real usage, ensuring it evolves with changes like new router tools. The key? It's not rushed; it's precise, avoiding the pitfalls of generic rollouts that ignore shop-specific hiccups.
Can these dashboards help with forecasting demand for custom pieces?
Absolutely, and it's a game-changer for avoiding overstock on niche items like walnut inlays. Our AI-enhanced forecasting analyzes historical orders, seasonal trends, and even market shifts in home reno demands to predict needs accurately. Imagine knowing you'll need 20% more plywood for summer deck projects before the calls come in. We pull data from your past jobs, supplier logs, and external factors like lumber prices, generating reports that guide purchasing. Shops using this have reduced overstock by 35%, freeing up cash for growth. It's not crystal ball stuff—it's data-driven, with adjustable models for your custom focus. We set it up to alert on variances, so you adjust proactively without guesswork.
What kind of support do you provide after the dashboard is built?
We're in it for the long haul, not a one-and-done setup. After launch, you get dedicated support for the first 90 days, including weekly check-ins to refine based on your shop's feedback—like tweaking alerts for humid days affecting glue-ups. Our team monitors performance remotely, fixing any integration glitches fast. Beyond that, we offer ongoing maintenance packages tailored to your needs, from quarterly updates to handle new features in your software. Think of us as an extension of your crew: practical advice on using insights for decisions, like optimizing cuts to minimize waste. We've helped shops scale from 50 to 200 monthly orders without downtime. If issues arise, our response time is under 24 hours—because shop delays cost real money.
How do I measure the ROI of investing in a custom dashboard?
ROI in woodworking is all about tangible wins, and we make it straightforward to track. From day one, we baseline your key metrics—like material waste rates or on-time delivery percentages—then monitor improvements post-implementation. For example, one shop saw a 22% drop in scrap costs within three months, directly boosting margins on custom furniture lines. Our dashboards include built-in ROI calculators, showing savings from reduced overtime or faster invoicing. You're probably thinking it's hard to quantify, but we tie it to specifics: dollars saved per board foot, hours freed for billable work. We review these quarterly, adjusting to maximize returns. It's field-tested—our clients typically recoup the investment in 6-9 months through efficiency gains alone.
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