Elite Sheet Metal Works Pvt Ltd

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From scattered sheets to one workflow: Elite Sheet Metal Works Pvt Ltd's ops reset

Bringing purchase, production and dispatch on one timeline—without adding complexity.

2 hrs→56 mins

Faster PO approval to release cycle for fabrication work

2 hrs→56 mins

Faster PO approval to release cycle for fabrication work

3→1 days

Improvement in order-to-dispatch lead time across store and production

3→1 days

Improvement in order-to-dispatch lead time across store and production

₹22L/yr

Avoided expedite, rework and unplanned purchase costs with fewer last-minute follow-ups

₹22L/yr

Avoided expedite, rework and unplanned purchase costs with fewer last-minute follow-ups

Inside Elite Sheet Metal Works Pvt Ltd

Elite Sheet Metal Works Pvt Ltd is a micro fabrication manufacturing unit based in Pune. Their day-to-day work involves coordinating orders, material availability, production execution and dispatch commitments. Earlier, updates were shared through a mix of Excel sheets, calls and WhatsApp, which made it hard to keep everyone aligned. By moving to a centralised workflow, the team standardised handovers, reduced rework in reporting, and improved execution predictability.

Fabrication

Industry

Fabrication

Industry

Micro

Company Size

Micro

Company Size

Pune, India

Location

Pune, India

Location

Job card based production + subcontracting traceability

Use Cases

Job card based production + subcontracting traceability

Use Cases

Challenges

Store stock looked fine on paper but production bins were empty when job cards started.

Transporter availability was confirmed late, so finished goods piled up near the gate.

Same item had different names in Excel and accounting exports, so reports never matched store reality.

Cleaning masters to make reports match reality

Earlier, store stock, WIP and finished goods were tracked in separate sheets and message threads. This broke down whenever priorities changed—material looked available, but the line stalled due to bin-level shortages. We implemented structured stage-wise tracking and checklists so work moved forward only when prerequisites were met. Supervisors started reviewing shortages at shift start and raised purchase/transfer requests before the line was blocked. Over time, the team built confidence because the numbers matched what they saw on the floor. The practical outcome was smoother handovers between departments and more predictable daily execution.

Dispatch readiness built into the daily routine

Earlier, dispatch readiness depended on people coordinating invoice, packing and transporter on calls. This broke down when transporter slots moved; finished goods were ready but paperwork and packing lagged behind. We implemented a centralised workflow where each order, material requirement and update had a clear owner and timestamp. Dispatch checklists were run a day ahead so invoicing, packing and transporter booking stayed aligned. The practical outcome was fewer escalations, faster decisions, and dates that changed less often.

Controlling rework through traceability and holds

Earlier, masters and transactions were split across Excel, accounting exports and WhatsApp updates. This broke down at month-end; teams rebuilt the same report multiple times and still debated the numbers. We implemented structured stage-wise tracking and checklists so work moved forward only when prerequisites were met. Masters were cleaned once, and daily reporting pulled from the same transactions instead of manual consolidation. Over time, the team built confidence because the numbers matched what they saw on the floor. The practical outcome was fewer escalations, faster decisions, and dates that changed less often.

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