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From scattered sheets to one workflow: G K Min Met Alloys Co's ops reset

A practical shift from WhatsApp/Excel coordination to trackable daily execution.

30%

Reduction in daily coordination time for chemicals work

30%

Reduction in daily coordination time for chemicals work

12%

Reduction in excess inventory across store and production

12%

Reduction in excess inventory across store and production

8→1 days

Improvement in order-to-dispatch lead time with fewer last-minute follow-ups

8→1 days

Improvement in order-to-dispatch lead time with fewer last-minute follow-ups

How G K Min Met Alloys Co operates

G K Min Met Alloys Co is a small chemicals manufacturing unit based in Vadodara. 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.

Chemicals

Industry

Chemicals

Industry

Small

Company Size

Small

Company Size

Vadodara, India

Location

Vadodara, India

Location

Batch production + lot traceability + QC holds

Use Cases

Batch production + lot traceability + QC holds

Use Cases

Challenges

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

QC holds were not reflected in available stock, leading to accidental usage.

Production plan changed multiple times a day due to capacity conflicts and material gaps.

Implementation: Centralised workflow with clear owners

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 structured stage-wise tracking and checklists so work moved forward only when prerequisites were met. Dispatch checklists were run a day ahead so invoicing, packing and transporter booking stayed aligned. 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.

Reducing month-end surprises with traceable transactions

Earlier, QC holds and rework notes were kept on paper and were not visible to planning. This broke down during rejections; without traceability, isolating root cause took days and blocked dispatch. We implemented a centralised workflow where each order, material requirement and update had a clear owner and timestamp. QC marked holds against lots, and planners saw only cleared stock as available for production. Over time, the team built confidence because the numbers matched what they saw on the floor. The practical outcome was that teams stopped re-entering the same data and acted on exceptions early.

Controlling rework through traceability and holds

Earlier, the daily plan was decided in fragments—by urgency, not by capacity and material signals. This broke down as soon as urgent orders came in; jobs were half-started and WIP piled up across stages. We implemented a centralised workflow where each order, material requirement and update had a clear owner and timestamp. Planning moved to a simple daily schedule linked to orders, capacity and material, reducing last-minute reshuffles. The practical outcome was fewer escalations, faster decisions, and dates that changed less often.

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