How Schrader Gained Real-Time Visibility, Cut Scrap by 40%, and Boosted Inventory Accuracy by 50%
With customers like GM, Ford, and Mercedes-Benz, Schrader International was already a major force in automotive manufacturing, but inside the plant, the shop floor was a mystery. Orders lacked clear start and due dates, and production data lived in silos. As IT Manager Scott Kadak put it: “The shop floor was kind of a black hole — even to our production veterans.”
That changed when Schrader partnered with ISE.
What began as a small trial deployment quickly transformed the entire operation. The user-friendly interface, real-time reporting, and seamless inventory integration drove rapid adoption across departments. Labor and production data, once delayed and error-prone, became live and reliable. The impact was immediate and measurable:
- Inventory accuracy increased by 50%
- Scrap reduction improved by 40%
- Estimates and quotes became 15% more precise
Plus, with integrated barcode labeling and enhanced traceability, Schrader gained tighter control over every job on the floor.