Finally , implementing ProShop meant :
1 . Better efficiencies with moving parts through the shop faster
2 . Better organization of tooling and hiring of a crib manager with better kitting and scheduling
3 . Estimate conversion and accuracy of work orders
Van Metre concluded , “ These systems have provided tools that allow Hannah to travel extensively for pleasure while managing his business . Hannah said , “ It sets us apart , and if a shop is not using it , they should .”
G Zero conducts work for the aerospace , medical , firearms , and semiconductor industries . However , Hannah said he doesn ’ t always know where the products are going , as they are a build-to-print shop . In the medical industries , they conduct “ a lot of one-off prototypes ,” and they do R & D work as well .
They are a Tier 2 supplier to Boeing , providing products to Tier 1 suppliers like Tool Gauge in Tacoma . Hannah said they would like to grow into being a Tier 1 supplier , but he said the limitation is the size of the shop , “ We are sitting at 17 people , and we need 20-25 people .” The size of the shop is the only constraint Hannah sees .
Currently , General Manager Jack Sharp works with Hannah to manage 5,700 square feet , and they are getting ready to add another 4,000 square feet , “ We meet all of the qualifications with certifications and quality management ,” Hannah said . He suggested that buyers feel safer working with a shop like his when there are more employees , which they are adding .
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