Executive summary
Win-Vent Architectural Windows, a leading manufacturer based in Fort Scott, Kansas, significantly improved their business growth and operational efficiency by implementing Soft Tech's V6 software.
This case study highlights how the flexibility and scalability of V6 solved their production challenges, resulting in a 455% increase in business growth.
Why change was needed
In the late 1990s, Win-Vent's manufacturing processes were manual and error-prone, involving big calculators, grid sheets, and drawing take-offs.
As the company aimed to expand, they needed a solution to improve manufacturing processes, increase accuracy and efficiency, and support scalability.
How change happened
Win-Vent initially introduced Soft Tech V6 to create accurate quotes, gain visibility, and manage their backlog.
The V6 software solution scaled seamlessly with their growing business, eventually extending to full work processes on the factory floor, including providing cutting lists, bill of materials (BOM), and patterns.
What change delivered
With the implementation of Soft Tech V6, Win-Vent experienced a total business growth of 455% from 2012 to 2018.
The software provided valuable documentation, optimized cutting plans, and improved productivity and profitability.
V6 also enabled fast and accurate responses to customer needs, maintaining high customer service standards.
