Stop Guessing on Timber Stock and Job Timelines Get Real-Time Dashboards That Fit Your Shop Floor
Imagine cutting waste by 30% and spotting bottlenecks before they delay your next cabinet run. We build dashboards that pull data from your CNC machines, inventory logs, and order systems—no more spreadsheets scattered across the shop.
Join 150+ woodworking businesses with crystal-clear production insights
The "Shop Floor Blind Spots" Problem
Inventory surprises leaving you short on exotic hardwoods like walnut or cherry mid-project, halting custom millwork runs
Manual tracking of CNC router or lathe uptime wasting hours on the shop floor during high-volume production shifts
Order backlogs from disconnected quoting software and production logs, delaying steel beam fabrication or lumber milling schedules
Waste from inaccurate yield estimates on lumber cuts, leading to excess scrap in sawmill or joinery operations
Delayed spotting of quality issues in finishing stages, like uneven staining on cabinet doors or warping in pre-fab panels
Fragmented data between shop floor ERP software and supplier deliveries of raw materials like rebar or plywood
Our Custom Dashboard Solution for Your Woodshop
We've helped over 50 manufacturing shops, including woodworking operations, replace chaotic spreadsheets with unified systems that deliver field-tested results.
Why Choose Us
Here's the thing: woodworking isn't cookie-cutter. Your shop might run on a mix of legacy CNC software, QuickBooks for billing, and handwritten inventory notes. We dive into that mess and build a custom dashboard from the ground up. No off-the-shelf templates that force you to adapt. Instead, we integrate your exact tools—pulling live data from machine sensors, order files, and supplier APIs. You're probably thinking, 'Will this handle our seasonal rush for custom furniture?' Absolutely. It's real-time, mobile-friendly, and scales with your crew size. Let's be honest, it's like giving your foreman x-ray vision into every lathe and planer without the guesswork.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Clear Visibility That Drives Your Shop Forward
Real-Time Material Tracking
Real-Time Material Tracking: Never run out of walnut mid-run again. Our dashboards monitor inventory levels live, factoring in incoming shipments from lumber yards and current cuts on band saws. Shops using this see a 25% drop in rush orders within the first quarter, freeing up cash for that new CNC router table instead of emergency deliveries from distant suppliers.
Production Bottleneck Alerts
Production Bottleneck Alerts: Picture this: your assembly line slows because the dovetail jig is jammed on a cabinet frame run. Get instant notifications on your phone or shop tablet during peak hours. This cuts downtime by up to 40% over a month, keeping custom orders on track for on-site construction deadlines and your clients happy—no more excuses about 'shop delays' eating into project timelines.
ROI-Focused KPI Insights
ROI-Focused KPI Insights: Track the real impact of your investments, like how that new dust collection system boosts finishing efficiency on veneered surfaces by 15% per shift. Pull reports showing exact cost savings and output gains in under 5 minutes, helping you justify upgrades to the boss or bank with hard numbers—like $8K annual savings—not hunches.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ's dashboard, we were always scrambling when a big kitchen cabinet order hit—timber stock like maple was a mystery until it wasn't there, forcing us to halt sanding lines. Now, it's all on one screen, and we've shaved two days off our lead times for modular installs. Saved us about $15K last quarter on avoided waste from over-ordered hardwoods alone."
Mike Harlan
Lead Millwright, Harlan Custom Millwork & Cabinets
"Integrating our legacy CNC logs with the new dashboard was a game-changer for our router setups. No more end-of-day tallies that were off by 20% on joint cuts. Our team spots issues in routing early, like bit wear on oak panels, and production's up 18% without adding overtime hours. Feels like the shop runs itself during those 12-hour fabrication pushes."
Sarah Kline
Production Supervisor, Kline Precision Furniture Manufacturing
"We do a lot of reclaimed barn wood pieces for custom builds, so tracking yields on irregular cuts is tricky with our table saws. This system calculates it automatically based on moisture content, and we've cut scrap by 35% in the last six months. The real-time alerts on supplier delays for oak deliveries? Priceless during that lumber shortage last winter—it kept our prefab wall panel orders on schedule."
Tom Reyes
Owner & Fabricator, Reyes Reclaimed Timber Works
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Mapping
We start by walking your shop floor—literally. Talk to your crew about pain points like tracking maple inventory or CNC downtimes. Then we map your workflows to ensure the dashboard fits like a custom joint.
Custom Build and Integration
Our engineers code the dashboard to pull data from your tools, no matter how quirky. Test it with real jobs, tweaking for accuracy on things like stain application tracking. It's built tough, like your best-built armoire.
Deployment and Training
Roll it out shop-wide with hands-on sessions for your team. We stick around for the first week to iron out kinks, ensuring everyone from apprentices to foremen can use it to make smarter calls on the fly.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How do you integrate with our existing woodworking software like Cabinet Vision?
We specialize in deep, two-way integrations that go beyond basic exports. For instance, with Cabinet Vision, we connect directly to its APIs to pull cut lists and nestings into your dashboard live. This means your inventory updates automatically as jobs progress—no more manual syncing that leads to errors. We've done this for shops with mixed setups, including older versions, ensuring compatibility without disrupting your workflow. The result? Real-time visibility into how a design change affects timber usage, saving you from costly reprints or recuts. It's all custom-coded to handle the specifics of woodworking data flows, tested rigorously to withstand shop-floor realities like intermittent connections.
What makes your dashboards different from off-the-shelf tools like Tableau?
Off-the-shelf options are like using a standard hammer for intricate dovetails—they work okay but don't fit your needs perfectly. We build custom for woodworking shops, focusing on metrics like board yield and machine OEE that generic tools overlook. No forcing your data into rigid templates; instead, we craft UIs that mirror your shop layout, with drag-and-drop alerts for low stock on cherry. Plus, our solutions are owned assets, not subscriptions, scaling seamlessly as you add bandsaws or expand crews. Shops tell us it's like upgrading from a tape measure to a laser level—precise, intuitive, and built for the long haul in a dusty environment.
How long does it take to build and deploy a custom dashboard for our shop?
Timeline varies by complexity, but most woodworking shops see a working prototype in 4-6 weeks. We kick off with a deep dive into your processes—say, how you handle custom engraving jobs—then build iteratively. Full deployment, including training your team on mobile access for floor checks, wraps in 8-10 weeks. We're ROI-driven, so we prioritize high-impact features first, like inventory alerts, to get quick wins. No endless delays; our field-tested approach ensures it's production-ready fast, minimizing any shop downtime during setup.
Can these dashboards help with compliance for woodworking safety and waste reporting?
Absolutely, and it's a big win for shops dealing with environmental regs on sawdust and finishes. We embed tracking for safety metrics—like machine guard usage logs—and waste generation per project, pulling from your sensors or logs. This generates compliant reports automatically, helping with audits or certifications like FSC for sustainable sourcing. For example, one client used it to document a 28% waste reduction, strengthening their green credentials with buyers. It's all tailored, secure, and integrated, so you focus on crafting, not paperwork.
What if our shop grows—will the dashboard scale with us?
Growth is what we design for, especially in woodworking where one big contract can double your output. Our dashboards are built on scalable frameworks that handle increased data loads, like surging orders for holiday cabinetry. Add users, new machines, or even branches without starting over—we've scaled systems for shops going from 10 to 50 employees seamlessly. It's like reinforcing a beam: strong foundations mean it supports more weight over time. We include future-proofing in the build, so as you invest in automation, the dashboard evolves with it, keeping your insights sharp.
How much does a custom dashboard cost for a mid-sized woodworking operation?
Costs are bespoke, starting around $25K for a core setup in a 20-person shop, covering integration with 3-4 key systems and essential KPIs like production yields. This includes discovery, build, deployment, and three months of support. Larger ops with complex needs, like multi-site inventory, might invest $40K-$60K for advanced forecasting. Think of it as an asset, not expense—clients recoup via 20-30% efficiency gains, often within 6 months. We provide a detailed quote after assessing your shop, focusing on ROI from day one, no hidden fees.
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