Case Study: Drake achieves 4x greater forecasting confidence with Rhythm Systems

Rhythm Helps Drake Forecast Better to Meet Customer Deadlines

Drake, a builder of custom machines for food processors, struggled to predict when complex, low-volume orders would actually close, relying on annual budgeting and spreadsheets that left engineering and HR unable to plan reliably. To solve this, Drake engaged Rhythm Systems and implemented Rhythm Software to create a repeatable forecasting process and a standard way to surface the activities that impact close dates.

Rhythm Systems helped Drake define and track a consistent set of KPIs reviewed in weekly meetings, replacing spreadsheets with a reliable forum for discussing pipeline details and resource needs. As a result, Drake is now 4x more confident in forecasting, reduced its margin of error by 50%, and increased lead time to hire by 25%, leading to better production planning and a more stable workforce.

Drake

George Reed

Vice President of Engineering