Case Study: Exotic Metals Forming achieves major efficiency gains with CAI Software's ShopVue

Manufacturer for Aerospace Industry Experiences Exponential Growth

Exotic Metals Forming, a sheet metal manufacturer for the aerospace industry and a division of Parker Hannifin, faced significant challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled talent. Their outdated, paper-reliant shop floor systems hindered efficiency and were a major disadvantage in the competitive Seattle-area job market near companies like Amazon and Boeing. They partnered with vendor CAI Software to find a modern Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solution to gain better operational visibility and control.

CAI Software implemented its ShopVue MES, which provided real-time data access, automated time and attendance, and streamlined scheduling. This solution delivered a 20-to-1 return on investment and saved the company millions of dollars annually. By eliminating inefficient paper processes, ShopVue contributed to a 25% reduction in overtime hours and enabled the company to efficiently onboard over 400 new operators without losing productivity.

Exotic Metals Forming

Jeff Eaton

Director of Business Processes