Stop Losing Margins to Hidden Bottlenecks Get Custom Dashboards That Reveal Real-Time Insights
Imagine slashing production delays by 25% with instant visibility into your floor metrics—no more guessing on inventory or machine uptime. We build dashboards tailored to your assembly lines and supply chains, turning raw data into actionable ROI.
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The "Field Blindspot" Problem
Scattered Data Across Shop Floor Systems like MES, ERP, and PLCs
Delayed Visibility into Production Delays on Assembly Lines or Welding Stations
Inventory Mismatches in Raw Materials Like Steel Beams or Concrete Forms Leading to Overstock
Untracked Supplier Performance Risks for Critical Components Like HVAC Units or Structural Fasteners
Manual Reporting Eating Into Shift Time on CNC Machines or Prefab Lines
Quality Control Gaps in Assembly Lines for Modular Building Components
Custom Dashboards Built for Your Manufacturing Workflow
We've engineered solutions for manufacturers just like yours, integrating ERP data with real-time IoT feeds from your equipment.
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest, you're probably thinking your current spreadsheets are 'good enough' until a surprise stockout hits. Here's the thing: we craft custom dashboards that pull data from your MRP system, CNC machines, and warehouse scanners into one unified view. No more silos. Think of it like reinforcing a factory foundation—solid, scalable, and field-tested. We map your exact KPIs, from OEE to cycle times, delivering insights that drive decisions on the floor, not just in the boardroom.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Clear Visibility That Powers Your Operations
Real-Time KPI Tracking
Picture this: your dashboard lights up with live OEE scores for your CNC mills, flagging a 10% drop in machine efficiency during peak welding shifts. You act fast, rerouting jobs to backup routers and saving $5K in lost output per 8-hour shift. No more end-of-day surprises—just informed moves that keep your prefab lines humming without halting construction timelines.
Actionable Inventory Insights
We're talking about dashboards that forecast raw material needs like rebar or lumber based on actual order flows from job site requisitions, cutting overstock by 30% like one of our clients in modular housing who freed up $200K in warehouse space within a year. It's like having a smart foreman who never sleeps, spotting trends before they bottleneck your supply chain for upcoming builds.
Streamlined Decision-Making
Forget weekly reports that arrive too late for crane scheduling. Our custom views let you drill into defect rates on steel fabrication or supplier ETAs for precast concrete on your phone, reducing decision lag from days to minutes. Manufacturers we've worked with report 40% faster issue resolution, turning potential downtime in assembly into productive uptime for on-time project deliveries.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ Labs, we were chasing ghosts with our inventory data—always one step behind on steel coils for our structural welding lines. Their dashboard integrates our ERP and RFID scanners perfectly; now we cut stockouts by half in just three months, saving us about $15K quarterly on rush orders for bridge fabrication projects."
Mike Harlan
Operations Manager, Precision Fab Works
"Honestly, I was skeptical about custom builds, but this dashboard gives us real-time visibility into our CNC router uptime across three plants producing prefab wall panels. Fixed a recurring bottleneck in tooling that was costing us 8 hours a week—ROI was immediate, and our team actually uses it daily to meet tight construction site deadlines."
Sarah Kline
Plant Supervisor, Modular Steel Components Inc.
"We juggled Excel sheets for quality metrics on bolt tensile strength, but defects slipped through until we got this system. It tracks weld integrity and assembly variances live for our high-rise framing components, dropping our rework rate from 12% to 4% over six months. Game-changer for our ISO audits and ensuring structural compliance on major builds."
Tom Reyes
Quality Director, Apex Rivet & Bolt Fabricators
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Mapping
We dive into your production workflows, identifying key metrics like cycle times and yield rates to ensure the dashboard fits your exact needs.
Custom Build and Integration
Our team codes the dashboard from scratch, linking it to your shop floor sensors, ERP, and inventory systems for seamless data flow.
Testing and Deployment
We run field tests on your lines, tweak for accuracy, then roll it out with training so your crew hits the ground running.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How do your custom dashboards integrate with our existing ERP like SAP?
We start by mapping your data flows—think pulling live production orders and inventory levels directly from SAP via secure APIs. Unlike generic tools that force-fit your data, we build two-way integrations that push updates back, like auto-adjusting forecasts. For a recent client in metal fabrication, this cut manual reconciliations from 10 hours weekly to zero. It's all custom-coded for reliability, with failover to handle network hiccups on the floor. Setup takes 4-6 weeks, including testing to match your exact workflows.
What makes these dashboards different from off-the-shelf options like Tableau?
Off-the-shelf tools are like generic blueprints—they work for basic views but crumble under manufacturing specifics, like real-time IoT from your CNC machines or siloed data from legacy PLCs. We engineer from scratch, tailoring to your KPIs such as takt time or first-pass yield. No subscription traps; you own it outright. One plastics manufacturer switched from Tableau and saw query speeds improve 5x, with custom alerts preventing $20K in downtime. It's built for your scale, not a one-size-fits-all template.
Can these dashboards handle real-time data from shop floor sensors?
Absolutely— we connect directly to your IoT setups, like vibration sensors on presses or RFID for part tracking. Data streams in sub-second, visualized as live gauges or alerts. For an electronics assembler we partnered with, this meant spotting a conveyor jam instantly, avoiding a full line stoppage that could've cost 4 hours of output. We handle high-volume feeds without lag, using efficient frameworks that scale as you add machines. Security is baked in, with encrypted channels to protect sensitive production data.
How much does a custom dashboard cost for a mid-sized manufacturer?
Costs vary by complexity, but for a typical setup integrating ERP, inventory, and basic IoT—expect $25K-$50K for design, build, and a year of support. That's for a system delivering quick ROI, like one client who recouped costs in four months via 15% efficiency gains. We avoid bloat; it's priced on your needs, not endless add-ons. Factors include data sources and users—say, 20 supervisors accessing mobile views. Let's chat specifics; our free consult scopes it accurately without pressure.
How long does it take to get a dashboard up and running?
From kickoff to live deployment, it's usually 6-10 weeks. Week 1-2: we audit your systems and define metrics. Weeks 3-6: build and integrate, testing against real data like your shift logs. Final weeks: on-site tweaks and training. A food processing plant we did this for went live in 7 weeks, immediately spotting packaging bottlenecks. We prioritize quick wins, like a prototype in two weeks, so you see value early. Post-launch, we monitor for 30 days to ensure smooth ops.
Will the dashboard work on mobile devices for floor supervisors?
Yes, fully responsive—designed for tablets or phones right on the shop floor. Swipe to check machine status or tap for inventory pulls, no clunky desktop needed. We optimized for tough environments, like gloved hands in a dusty plant. For a client in heavy machinery, this let supervisors resolve 30% more issues without returning to the office. It's not an afterthought; mobile-first from the start, with offline caching for spotty Wi-Fi in remote areas.
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