Streamlined scheduling suits fabricator--Estes Design and Manufacturing implements software for efficient scheduling, work flow

摘要

Ryan Estes sees the value of a paperless shop: no job packets, no drawings, clear revision control with the latest and greatest for each job in one place on a server. Eventually he'd like to log on to a computer and see exactly where each job stands, what each requires, the personnel assigned, when each job will be scheduled and completed, the drawings and design data, and quality control information--with just a few clicks. Indianapolis-based Estes Design and Manufacturing is almost there. In recent years the company has made significant strides in adopting manufacturing-friendly information technology, marrying enterprise resource planning (ERP) and scheduling software to ensure work flows efficiently through the shop.