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Again, positioning itself as a full- project answer for customers, and with fiber-laser cutting as part of that equa- tion, Decimal has made the most of its vast capabilities range.
“We receive a lot of business because we can handle entire projects inhouse,” explains Kevin while provid- ing a shop-floor tour. “Our inhouse engineering provides expertise right from the beginning on part and tool designs and manufacturability, our tool operations provide testing, we can 3D- print prototypes, and of course we pro- vide machining, stamping, laser cutting and other fabrication. We deliver a lot of expertise on a lot of processes.”
Backed By ERP
and a Strong Workforce
With so many machines, processes and jobs, Decimal relies on the Made2Manage ERP system from Aptean, Alpharetta, GA, to keep mate- rials, machine availability and job rout- ing straight. Providing scheduling from
project beginning to end, the ERP sys- tem allows paperless workflow for Dec- imal–a timesaver that optimizes shop- floor productivity and materials management, according to Kevin.
Decimal’s highly automated ERP- managed operations allow the com-
“The new fiber-laser machine and tower unit weren’t just needs, they were necessities in order to survive in this business,” explains Alan Garey, Deci- mal Engineering CEO and president. “We need to be on the cutting edge of technology, and this machine brings faster cut- ting capability inhouse.”
pany to navigate the industry-wide skills-gap challenge. Through its participation in various
South Florida manufacturing associa- tions and partnerships with local learn- ing institutions, the company identifies talent and offers apprenticeships and internships that often lead to long- term, stable employment–a win-win for Decimal and its associates. MF
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