by Nadia Proteau | Oct 31, 2025
Cienapps Scheduling Powers Your Shop In a custom manufacturing environment, every detail matters: deadlines, materials, dependencies, and workflow all need to stay perfectly aligned. One unexpected delay or miscommunication can ripple through your entire production...
by Nadia Proteau | Oct 22, 2025
Main Concepts of Smart Scheduling Efficient scheduling isn’t just about placing jobs on a calendar, it’s about understanding how every decision affects your shop’s performance and profitability. In custom manufacturing, where every project is unique, managing...
by Nadia Proteau | Oct 21, 2025
Managing Production Delays No matter how well you plan, production delays happen. Machines break. Key employees call in sick. Priorities shift. But how you respond to these disruptions determines whether you stay profitable, or fall behind. Excerpt from CMA’s...
by Nadia Proteau | Oct 21, 2025
Centralizing Information & Managing Custom Changes In custom manufacturing, change is inevitable. Schedules shift, clients postpone, and priorities move. But when you get that dreaded morning call from the general contractor saying, “Hey, we need to push the...
by Nadia Proteau | Oct 21, 2025
Managing Inventory and Material Availability When it comes to running an efficient production shop, few things can derail your day faster than missing materials. It’s one of those areas that often gets minimized—but it’s also where a huge portion of your costs can...
