by Chris Anjel | Sep 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every digital manufacturer starts tracking work in progress with a spreadsheet. It’s flexible, familiar, and free. But as job volume grows and lead times shrink, that spreadsheet becomes a liability — not a tool. The problem isn’t the spreadsheet itself....
by Chris Anjel | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
You get an RFQ for a 50-part CNC job. The due date is tight. Your estimator checks the spreadsheet, sees two machines “open” next week, and quotes a five-day lead time. Three days later, the shop floor manager walks in: one machine is down for maintenance,...
