Overview: JC Metalworks are a UK-based leader in the fabrication and manufacturing of sheet metal parts and complete metal components. Supplying commercial, industrial, and scientific applications, they offer an end to end solution from their state of the art 60,000sq ft facility in Leicestershire.
Challenges: Prior to adopting MIETrak Pro, JC Metalworks relied on paper-based systems and spreadsheets, which were time-consuming, prone to errors, and inefficient for managing production, stock control, and scheduling. The company needed a more effective solution to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency.
Solution: JC Metalworks transitioned from traditional paper-based methods to MIETrak Pro, an integrated manufacturing software system designed to simplify processes and improve data accuracy. This transition led to several key improvements:
1. Enhanced Shop Floor Data Capture:
Production times are now accurately captured electronically, eliminating manual timesheets and ensuring real-time tracking of production.
2. Improved Data Analysis & Decision-Making:
The system provides real-time data analysis, enabling the team to quickly identify production bottlenecks and areas for improvement, leading to reduced production times and enhanced efficiency.
3. Automated Stock Control:
MIETrak Pro centralises all stock transactions, replacing the use of spreadsheets and ensuring more accurate inventory management across the business. JC Metalworks processes 100+ tonnes of sheet metal every month and MIETrak manages all of it.
4. Streamlined Purchasing:
The system seamlessly processes purchase invoices within the manufacturing system, reducing the need for manual entry in accounting systems and improving overall purchasing efficiency.
5. Enhanced Scheduling & Planning:
The system replaced spreadsheets with a more effective and integrated scheduling solution, improving contract planning and production scheduling. Through MIETrak Pro JC Metal Works can produce the most efficient schedule to manage over 80 industry experts capable of producing in excess of 15,000 products every month.
6. Improved Quality Control:
Non-conformance tracking is now integrated into the system, reducing the reliance on separate spreadsheets and documents, and ensuring accurate records of quality-related costs.
Client Testimonial: “MIETrak Pro has been instrumental in improving our operational efficiency. The system provides us with valuable data insights, allowing us to make informed decisions and continuously refine our processes. The 5S team is always on hand to help us achieve the best possible results from the system.”
