Case Study: Hutchinson Sealing Systems achieves real-time production visibility and compliance with CAI Software's ShopVue MES

Hutchinson Body Sealing Building Better Products, Faster

Hutchinson Sealing Systems, a manufacturer of sealing solutions for the automotive industry, faced challenges with limited access to real-time data and inconsistent processes across its seven plants. Their paper-based systems hindered productivity and problem-solving, leading CEO Bob Hanson to seek a manufacturing execution system (MES). The company chose to implement the ShopVue MES from vendor CAI Software to gain visibility and align operations.

CAI Software's ShopVue solution provided Hutchinson with real-time data collection, dashboards, and KPIs at every level of production. This enabled the company to achieve full automotive industry compliance, improve yield, and react to issues immediately. The implementation resulted in optimized labor and machine performance, with operators now reporting scrap in as little as one click, a significant improvement over the previous 24-hour data lag.

Hutchinson Sealing Systems

Robert Hanson

Chief Executive Officer