Stop Guessing on Production Runs Track Every Cut and Delivery in Real Time
Imagine slashing material waste by 30% and boosting on-time deliveries to 95% with dashboards built for your shop's workflow—not some off-the-shelf guesswork.
Join 150+ woodworking shops with crystal-clear visibility into operations
The "Shop Floor Blind Spots" Problem
Manual tracking of hardwood inventory, like oak or maple, leads to costly overordering or shortages mid-project, such as halting a custom cabinetry job
Disconnected logs from CNC routers and hand sanders hide efficiency gaps in production runs, like uneven cycle times on dovetail joints
Delayed visibility into custom order statuses causes client frustration and rushed finishes
Siloed data between lumber suppliers, shop floor saws, and sales teams means guessing on material lead times for kiln-dried stock
No real-time KPIs for defect rates, turning small woodworking errors into major rework headaches
No real-time KPIs for defect rates in joinery or finishing, turning small woodworking errors like misaligned mortise-and-tenon into major rework headaches
Build Your Custom Dashboard – Tailored for Woodworking Precision
We've powered 50+ manufacturing ops with field-tested AI integrations that turn raw shop data into actionable gold
Why Choose Us
Let's be honest, woodworking isn't cookie-cutter. Your shop deals with unique cuts, variable orders, and tight deadlines. That's why we craft custom dashboards from scratch, pulling data from your CNC software, inventory logs, and supplier APIs into one unified view. No more flying blind on the shop floor. You're probably thinking, 'How does this fit my workflow?' We start by mapping your exact processes—like tracking oak slabs from arrival to final assembly—then build real-time visuals that highlight KPIs like throughput rates and waste percentages. It's like having a digital foreman watching every station, ensuring data-driven tweaks that boost your ROI without the hassle of piecing together apps.
What Makes Us Different:
Unlock Clear Visibility That Drives Decisions
Real-Time Production Insights
Real-Time Production Insights: See shop floor status instantly. Track CNC machine uptime, board footage counts, and bottlenecks—like spotting a jammed table saw before it halts your custom door frame run. Shops report 20% faster throughput after 3 months of implementation, turning chaotic milling days into predictable profits with optimized rip cuts.
Smarter Inventory Management
Smarter Inventory Management: Forecast hardwood stock needs based on upcoming orders and supplier delays for species like walnut or cherry. Avoid the nightmare of running out of quarter-sawn oak mid-custom table build. Our clients cut excess inventory by 35% within six months, freeing up cash for new CNC upgrades instead of dust-collecting lumber racks.
Actionable Order Tracking
Actionable Order Tracking: Monitor every custom job from initial CAD sketch to final delivery on-site. Get alerts on delays in staining or assembly, so you can reallocate resources fast. One woodworking shop went from 15% late deliveries to under 5% in the first quarter, keeping clients coming back for repeat cabinetry business without the stress of last-minute veneer fixes.
What Clients Say
"Before AIQ's dashboard, we were always scrambling when a big mantel order hit—guessing oak stock levels and chasing down band saw cut times for those intricate corbels. Now, it's all there in real time; we shaved two days off our average turnaround and saved about $4k last quarter on wasted pine scraps from overcuts."
Mike Harlan
Lead Carpenter and Shop Foreman, Harlan Custom Woodworks LLC
"Our team was buried in spreadsheets for tracking CNC router runs and lumber supplier deliveries on kiln-dried ash. The custom setup from AIQ pulled it all together—defect rates in edge banding dropped from 8% to 2.5% in the first month, and we're finally seeing the ROI on that new shaper without the guesswork on feed rates."
Sarah Kline
Operations and Quality Manager, Kline Precision Millwork Inc.
"I thought dashboards were for big factories, not our small shop crafting heirloom furniture. But this thing flags inventory issues before they bite us—like last week's walnut shortage alert that let us pivot to maple without missing a deadline on those curved leg assemblies. Production's up 18% year-over-year, and the crew loves not hunting for data amid the dust collection."
Tom Reyes
Owner and Master Craftsman, Reyes Fine Woodworking Studio
Simple 3-Step Process
Discovery and Mapping
We dive into your shop's workflow—talking through your CNC setups, order processes, and pain points like material tracking—to design a dashboard that fits like a custom joint.
Build and Integrate
Our engineers code the backend, linking your tools for real-time data flow. Test it on a sample run, tweaking for accuracy on metrics like cut waste or assembly times.
Launch and Optimize
Roll it out with training for your team, then monitor and refine based on live shop data—ensuring it evolves as your orders grow, from benches to full builds.
Why We're Different
What's Included
Common Questions
How do custom dashboards differ from off-the-shelf software for woodworking shops?
Off-the-shelf tools often force you into generic setups that don't grasp the nuances of woodworking—like variable grain directions or custom joinery tolerances. We build yours from scratch, mapping exactly to your processes, say integrating data from your table saw logs and dust collection metrics into one view. This means real-time alerts on blade wear before it ruins a high-end panel, cutting downtime by up to 25%. No more wrestling with irrelevant features; it's tailored, scalable, and owns the data flow without subscription traps. We've seen shops reclaim 10-15 hours a week that were lost to manual tracking.
What kind of data sources can you integrate for a woodworking dashboard?
We pull from whatever drives your shop: CNC machine outputs for cut precision, inventory systems for lumber tracking, even supplier APIs for delivery ETAs on hardwoods. For instance, if you're using something like ShopBot for routing, we sync it live to show yield rates per board. Add in sales data from your CRM for order backlogs, and suddenly you've got visibility into how a delayed cherry shipment impacts your custom furniture queue. It's all unified—no more silos between floor ops and office logs. This setup has helped clients spot over 20% efficiency gains by highlighting bottlenecks early.
How long does it take to build and launch a custom dashboard?
Typically 4-6 weeks from our first chat to full rollout, depending on your shop's complexity. We start with a deep dive into your workflow—maybe a day on-site watching a full production cycle—then prototype key views like inventory heatmaps. Coding and testing follow, with iterations based on your feedback, ensuring it handles peak seasons without glitches. One recent woodworking client went live in five weeks and immediately saw their defect tracking improve, reducing rework on intricate inlays. Post-launch, we provide tweaks for the first month to fine-tune as you use it daily.
Will this dashboard work on mobile for checking shop floor stats?
Absolutely—it's fully responsive, so you can glance at production KPIs from your phone while inspecting a fresh cut. Imagine walking the shop and pulling up real-time machine uptime or stock levels without stopping for a computer. We optimize for touch interfaces, with quick-tap alerts for issues like low MDF reserves during a rush of cabinet orders. Clients in similar setups report it cuts response times in half, keeping things moving without unnecessary trips back to the office. Security's baked in too, with role-based access so only authorized eyes see sensitive order details.
How does this help with ROI in a woodworking business?
By giving you data-driven visibility, it directly targets waste and inefficiencies—like overcutting premium woods or delaying jobs due to poor forecasting. Track metrics such as material utilization rates (aim for 85%+), which can boost your margins by 15-20%. For example, one shop used our dashboard to analyze seasonal demand, ordering 30% less inventory upfront and avoiding $2k in holding costs. It's not just numbers; it's informed decisions that scale your operations, from solo pieces to volume runs, proving payback in 3-6 months through faster turns and fewer errors.
Can the dashboard scale if my woodworking shop expands?
Yes, we design it modularly to grow with you—adding stations for new sanders or expanding to multiple warehouses without a full rebuild. Start with core tracking on current throughput, then layer in advanced features like multi-site inventory sync as you add a second location. We've scaled systems for shops doubling output in a year, maintaining speed even with 50% more data volume. It handles the shift from custom one-offs to semi-production lines seamlessly, with auto-adjusting KPIs to keep insights sharp and relevant to your evolving needs.
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