STEEL AGE INDIA ENGINEERS
STEEL AGE INDIA ENGINEERS
STEEL AGE INDIA ENGINEERS
STEEL AGE INDIA ENGINEERS improved delivery predictability with structured execution

STEEL AGE INDIA ENGINEERS improved delivery predictability with structured execution

STEEL AGE INDIA ENGINEERS improved delivery predictability with structured execution

Standardising approvals and handovers so teams work off the same numbers.

30%

Reduction in daily coordination time for fabrication work

30%

Reduction in daily coordination time for fabrication work

16%

Reduction in excess inventory across store and production

16%

Reduction in excess inventory across store and production

8→2 days

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

8→2 days

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

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About STEEL AGE INDIA ENGINEERS

About STEEL AGE INDIA ENGINEERS

STEEL AGE INDIA ENGINEERS 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.

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Fabrication

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Fabrication

Industry

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Micro

Company Size

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Micro

Company Size

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Pune, India

Location

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Pune, India

Location

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Job card based production + subcontracting traceability

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Job card based production + subcontracting traceability

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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.

Vendor committed dates were verbal; delays were discovered only after repeated calls.

Dispatch readiness built into the daily routine

Dispatch readiness built into the daily routine

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 single system of record connecting sales, purchase, production and dispatch so everyone worked off the same status. Dispatch checklists were run a day ahead so invoicing, packing and transporter booking stayed aligned. For fabrication operations in Pune, this reduced dependence on a single person for updates. The practical outcome was smoother handovers between departments and more predictable daily execution.

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 single system of record connecting sales, purchase, production and dispatch so everyone worked off the same status. Dispatch checklists were run a day ahead so invoicing, packing and transporter booking stayed aligned. For fabrication operations in Pune, this reduced dependence on a single person for updates. The practical outcome was smoother handovers between departments and more predictable daily execution.

Vendor coordination with structured PO follow-ups

Vendor coordination with structured PO follow-ups

Vendor coordination with structured PO follow-ups

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 single system of record connecting sales, purchase, production and dispatch so everyone worked off the same status. QC marked holds against lots, and planners saw only cleared stock as available for production. It also made owner reviews easier because key exceptions were visible without chasing the team. The practical outcome was fewer escalations, faster decisions, and dates that changed less often.

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 single system of record connecting sales, purchase, production and dispatch so everyone worked off the same status. QC marked holds against lots, and planners saw only cleared stock as available for production. It also made owner reviews easier because key exceptions were visible without chasing the team. The practical outcome was fewer escalations, faster decisions, and dates that changed less often.

Stabilising planning with live WIP and material signals

Stabilising planning with live WIP and material signals

Stabilising planning with live WIP and material signals

Earlier, vendor follow-ups were call-driven and depended on whoever remembered to push. This broke down during peak load—approvals got delayed and committed dates slipped without a simple exception view. We implemented structured stage-wise tracking and checklists so work moved forward only when prerequisites were met. The purchase team used one follow-up queue, logged committed dates, and escalated exceptions early. For fabrication operations in Pune, this reduced dependence on a single person for updates. The practical outcome was fewer escalations, faster decisions, and dates that changed less often.

Earlier, vendor follow-ups were call-driven and depended on whoever remembered to push. This broke down during peak load—approvals got delayed and committed dates slipped without a simple exception view. We implemented structured stage-wise tracking and checklists so work moved forward only when prerequisites were met. The purchase team used one follow-up queue, logged committed dates, and escalated exceptions early. For fabrication operations in Pune, this reduced dependence on a single person for updates. The practical outcome was fewer escalations, faster decisions, and dates that changed less often.

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