How a Family-Run Metal Business Transformed its Production Scheduling
When Metal Design started looking for ways to handle their growing production demands, they found an unexpected solution that changed everything.
The 30-year-old metal components manufacturer was struggling with what many similar businesses face: juggling complex orders, managing detailed production specs, and meeting tight deadlines. Their existing systems just weren’t cutting it anymore.
The team found their solution in Opcenter Scheduling, a tool that transformed their operations beyond expectations. The improvements were dramatic: Customer inquiries that previously took four hours to process are now handled in just 15 minutes. Production data analysis that used to consume two hours can now be completed in minutes.
But the real breakthrough? The company hit record production levels – tripling their usual monthly output without adding any new equipment or staff.
“We chose Opcenter because it just made sense for a company our size,” explains Jerneja Curk, Assistant General Manager. “It gave us everything we needed without breaking the bank.”
The new system has impressed their business partners too. As Polona Curk, Director of Business Development, puts it: “When clients hear we’re using this technology, they know we mean business. It gives them confidence that we’ll deliver on our promises.”
What’s next for Metal Design? They’re planning to make things even smoother by adding employee skill tracking and giving each production area its own customized schedule view.
Metal Design’s success shows how smart technology can enhance traditional manufacturing expertise. By combining their team’s deep industry knowledge with modern scheduling tools, they’ve created a stronger, more efficient business ready for future challenges.
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