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As we observe National Manufacturing Day (10/6) and the extended celebration of Manufacturing Week (lasting through 10/13), we are here to shed light on the invaluable role played by digital forms in supporting and empowering production teams. While Manufacturing Day serves as a tribute to the manufacturing industry, it also carries a significant mission of engaging students and aspiring engineers in the dynamic world of manufacturing education. In this blog, we will delve into how advanced manufacturing technology is shaping the future of this vital industry.

Digital Data Collection with Digital Forms

Manufacturers can now effortlessly capture critical information about processes, equipment, and product quality in real-time using digital forms. While manufacturers can capture data on mobile devices or computers the other advantages of digital data collection are abundant: improved accuracy, reduced human error, enhanced data security, and swift accessibility. Additionally, data collected can be instantly integrated into analytical tools and databases, enabling manufacturers to make data-driven decisions, optimize processes, and maintain high standards of quality and efficiency. In an era where data holds immense power, digital data collection via digital forms has become an indispensable tool for the modern manufacturing industry, propelling it toward greater productivity and efficiency.

How Manufacturing Businesses Leverage GoFormz

• Reynolds Machinery: Specializing in selling CNC machine tools, Reynolds Machinery leverages GoFormz for digital installation and preventive maintenance forms. They needed a way to digitize their pen-and-paper processes, which created numerous opportunities for delayed, damaged, or lost documentation, especially with traveling technicians. After implementing GoFormz, the Reynolds Machinery technicians are now able to fill out and complete their mobile forms from their preferred devices, eliminating opportunities for lost paperwork and delays, while simplifying the form-filling process, and granting real-time access to completed forms.

• BluePrint Automation: Specializing in custom packaging machinery, BluePrint Automation leverages GoFormz for digital service reports. They needed to improve the way they tracked information about maintenance and repair visits, as previous information was being recorded on carbon copy forms. After implementing GoFormz, the service engineers now enter all their service report details into a digital form, eliminating illegible handwriting and miscalculations. Thanks to automated emails, the form is immediately routed to the service coordinators and the client, making record-keeping easier than ever before.

• NQCranes: Specializing in the manufacturing and servicing of lifting gear, NQCranes leverages GoFormz for digital inspections, meeting notes, quotes, and eventually created a digital timesheet template. They needed to address the inefficient collection and processing of forms that were being completed by hand in the field. With hundreds of forms being completed remotely, each document required delivery, as well as the manual rekeying of information into other systems. After implementing GoFormz, forms completed in the field can be filled out more rapidly and thoroughly, leading to significant efficiency improvements. 

A digital transformation in manufacturing is within reach, especially if you have an existing paper process you’re ready to replace. Whether you have one form or multiple, GoFormz is here to help digitally transform your operations with easy-to-use and implement digital forms. To get started, sign up for a risk-free 14-day trial and see for yourself how easy it is to elevate your operations today!