Metal fabrication industry in US has undergone major changes in the last decade; putting pressure on industries to revamp everything from back office IT systems to shop floor equipment. The added competition due to shifting of projects to overseas for cost-effectiveness is further forcing North American fabricators to cut down cost without compromising quality.
Fabrication industry in U.S. has reached a point where waste and inefficiencies due to limited technological capabilities have no place. In order to keep pace with the competition, fabricators need to find ways to work faster, at lower cost without compromising quality.
Challenges in Metal Fabrication Sector
- Stricter regulatory compliances from government as well as customers
- Growing customer expectations for low price and better quality
- Legacy design hardware and software limiting business capabilities
- Need to provide quick and accurate quotes to customers
- Demand for new skilled workforce to utilize emerging technologies…