Manufacturing

How Brainforge Empowered Stella Source with Data-Driven Insights

Stella Source: Innovating Steel Fabrication with Data

Stella Source is a leading player in the steel fabrication industry focused on enhancing operational efficiency and customer insights

Streamlining Operations in a Complex Industry

Inefficient Quoting Process

Stella Source struggled with an inaccurate and time-consuming quoting process, leading to potential lost business and reduced profitability.

Lack of Operational Visibility

The company had limited insights into their fabrication processes, making it difficult to identify bottlenecks and optimize operations.

Limited Customer Understanding

Stella Source lacked comprehensive data on customer behavior and preferences, hindering their ability to improve services and target marketing efforts effectively.

Transforming Operations with Data-Driven Insights

The implementation of Brainforge's solutions resulted in significant improvements across Stella Source's operations:

  • Enhanced Quoting Accuracy: Streamlined quoting process with detailed cost breakdowns, improving accuracy and efficiency.
  • Operational Efficiency: Identified bottlenecks in fabrication processes and improved inventory management through detailed cost segmentation.
  • Improved Customer Insights: Integrated customer data for better CRM, enhancing customer support and satisfaction tracking.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Custom dashboards and advanced analytics enabled real-time insights and predictive maintenance.
  • Financial Performance: Implemented daily/weekly/monthly KPI reporting, providing better visibility into financial metrics and markup strategies.

Implementing Comprehensive Data Architecture

Advanced Quote Activity Reporting

Developed detailed reports tracking quote activities, providing insights into costs, statuses, and organizational details. This enabled accurate tracking of material and labor costs, helping identify cost-saving opportunities.

Integrated Data Management

Created a centralized data repository in Snowflake, integrating data from various sources including HubSpot, Zendesk, and Fullstory. Implemented dbt for data transformation, enabling more advanced analytics and potential predictive modeling.

Custom Operational Dashboards

Developed role-specific dashboards using Rill Data, providing real-time insights for executives, managers, and operators. This enabled data-driven decision-making across all levels of the organization.