Manufacturing efficiency often depends on how well processes scale as job volume increases.
For machine shops handling high-mix, low-volume work, managing hundreds of jobs simultaneously can overwhelm manual workflows and traditional ERP systems. Without structured digital processes, quoting, planning, and execution quickly become bottlenecks that limit throughput and revenue growth.
This whitepaper from ProShop examines how Pearce Design, a Washington-based aerospace machine shop, transformed its operations by fully embracing a paperless manufacturing workflow. By using ProShop as a centralized system of record, Pearce Design was able to manage significantly higher job volumes with speed, accuracy, and consistency.
Drawing on real-world operational data, the paper highlights how digital workflows enabled Pearce Design to process complex orders efficiently while maintaining precision and control across every stage of production.
You will learn how:
- Paper-based and manual workflows limit throughput in high-mix manufacturing environments
- ProShop enabled Pearce Design to manage up to 300 jobs concurrently
- Automated estimating and quoting streamlined large, multi-line purchase orders
- Time required to prepare jobs for CNC programming averaged just 3.6 minutes per part
- Revenue increased by 36 percent over four years without adding staff or equipment
The whitepaper also details how ProShop reduced interruptions on the shop floor by ensuring materials, tooling, and documentation were fully prepared before work orders moved into production. This approach improved flow, reduced downtime, and supported sustained growth.
This whitepaper is designed for machine shop owners, operations leaders, and manufacturing teams seeking insight into how digital, process-driven systems can improve efficiency, throughput, and profitability.
Download the whitepaper from ProShop to learn how a paperless manufacturing approach can help machine shops increase capacity, reduce interruptions, and drive long-term growth.
