Huntington Sheet Metal
Huntington Sheet Metal
Industry: Sheet Metal Fabrication
"If the third shift moves or loses a product and they don’t tell anyone…it could take an hour to find it or make another one. But the accuracy of MIE Mobile Warehouse makes it easy for them and they love it out there."
Andrew Drummond
IT Manager
Huntington Sheet Metal’s Precision Metal Fabrication division utilizes the most current technology to perform custom precision metal fabrication, including CNC turret punch presses, laser cutting, and hydraulic press brake forming machinery.
Founded in 1984, the company is centrally located in the community of Huntington, Indiana, and employs approximately eighty people. They utilize 100,000+ square feet of manufacturing space.
Challenges
- Not being able to efficiently track inventory, losing parts
- Time wasted on finding products
Solutions
- Need an application that fully supports Shop Floor activities
- MIE Mobile Warehouse allows users to quickly scan and track inventory in real-time
- Offers mobility and flexibility between different shifts
Value Added
- Reduced human error and time spent in corrective measures
- Increased accuracy in a dynamic environment
To solve the problems of tracking inventory on the Shop Floor, Huntington Sheet Metal deployed MIE Warehouse-enabled scanners. Using the mobile app enables users to print packing slips, use a pick list, perform inventory, and more —all on a portable handheld device. Huntington Sheet Metal has grown along with MIE Solutions, and in 23 years they have had a steady growth in staff and revenue.
“MIE Trak Pro has saved us many hours and the MIE Mobile Warehouse app has helped tremendously.”
Andrew Drummond
IT Manager