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From scattered sheets to one workflow: PRECISION ENGINEERING PRODUCTS's ops reset

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

23%

Reduction in daily coordination time for engineering work

23%

Reduction in daily coordination time for engineering work

31%

Reduction in excess inventory across store and production

31%

Reduction in excess inventory across store and production

4→1 days

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

4→1 days

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

How PRECISION ENGINEERING PRODUCTS operates

PRECISION ENGINEERING PRODUCTS is a small engineering manufacturing unit based in Rewari. 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.

Engineering

Industry

Engineering

Industry

Small

Company Size

Small

Company Size

Rewari, India

Location

Rewari, India

Location

Quotation-to-order conversion + dispatch coordination

Use Cases

Quotation-to-order conversion + dispatch coordination

Use Cases

Challenges

Shortage was detected only when the supervisor walked the floor, not when planning was done.

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

Payment follow-ups depended on WhatsApp threads; disputes re-opened invoices at month-end.

Controlling rework through traceability and holds

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. It also made owner reviews easier because key exceptions were visible without chasing the team. The practical outcome was that teams stopped re-entering the same data and acted on exceptions early.

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 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. The practical outcome was that teams stopped re-entering the same data and acted on exceptions early.

After: Predictable execution, fewer escalations

Earlier, collections follow-ups were scattered and disputes reopened older invoices. This broke down on part-payments; the receivable view changed daily and escalations increased. We implemented a single system of record connecting sales, purchase, production and dispatch so everyone worked off the same status. Collections follow-ups moved to a single list with dispute tagging so teams stopped chasing the wrong invoices. 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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