Case Study: FENCEQUIP achieves leaner manufacturing and optimized purchasing with OpenBOM

FENCEQUIP Uses OpenBOM to Implement Lean Manufacturing and Optimize Purchasing

FENCEQUIP, a New Zealand-based manufacturer of post drivers, faced significant inefficiencies due to a disconnect between its engineering team using Autodesk Fusion 360 and its procurement department. Manual processes, outdated spreadsheets, and poor data flow led to production delays, unexpected costs, and inventory management headaches, hindering their growth and operational effectiveness. To bridge this gap, they turned to the OpenBOM platform.

By implementing OpenBOM’s cloud-based solution, which integrated directly with their CAD software, FENCEQUIP created a single source of truth for all product data. This allowed engineers to generate accurate bills of materials instantly and gave procurement real-time visibility into costs and supplier options. As a result, OpenBOM enabled FENCEQUIP to optimize purchasing, drastically reduce waste and excess inventory, and empower engineers to make cost-effective decisions early in the design process, leading to a leaner and more cost-efficient manufacturing operation.

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