Business Automation for Signage and Flex Printing
For a signage and flex printing company, we implemented an end-to-end automation solution, streamlining production tracking, inventory management, and task allocation. Our system enhanced efficiency, reduced wastage, and improved pricing accuracy, enabling seamless project execution and better customer satisfaction.
Client Overview
A leading signage manufacturing company producing custom signage for businesses and institutions aimed to improve operational efficiency and scale their production. They sought a solution to automate core business processes and optimize resource utilization.
Challenges
The client faced significant issues, including:
- Manual Production Tracking: Tracking production processes manually led to inefficiencies and delays in project completion.
- Inventory and Wastage Control: Difficulty in monitoring raw material usage resulted in frequent shortages and increased wastage.
- Costing and Pricing: Inconsistent costing and manual pricing calculations led to errors and reduced profitability.
- Staff Performance Tracking: Lack of visibility into staff productivity hindered effective management and planning.
- Staff Work Allotment: Assigning tasks manually created confusion and uneven workload distribution.
Solution
We implemented a comprehensive business process automation system specifically tailored for the signage manufacturing industry. Key features included:
- Automated Production Tracking: Real-time tracking of every stage of the production process, ensuring timely task completion and identifying bottlenecks.
- Inventory and Wastage Management: Real-time inventory tracking and automated alerts for low stock levels reduced wastage and improved material planning.
- Dynamic Costing and Pricing Module: Automated calculation of costs and dynamic pricing based on material usage, labor, and production timelines ensured accuracy and improved profitability.
- Staff Performance Monitoring: Dashboards provided insights into individual and team productivity, enabling better performance evaluations.
- Work Allocation Automation: Tasks were automatically assigned to staff based on their skills, workload, and availability, ensuring efficient resource utilization.
Results
- 40% Reduction in Project Delays: Real-time production tracking and automated task allocation improved production timelines.
- 30% Decrease in Material Wastage: Improved inventory visibility and wastage tracking optimized raw material usage.
- 20% Increase in Profit Margins: Accurate costing and pricing eliminated errors and ensured competitive quotes.
Conclusion
The business process automation solution transformed the company’s operations, enabling them to streamline production, optimize material usage, and enhance staff performance. By automating core processes, the signage manufacturer achieved higher efficiency, reduced costs, and positioned themselves for scalable growth in a competitive market.
