Golchin Consulting Services has revolutionized manufacturing operations through automation. Principal Consultant Rashid Golchin shares how they transformed a CNC machine shop’s chaotic manual document handling into an efficient, automated process with Process Street.
Rashid began using Process Street over six years ago while working as an Operations Manager at a manufacturing facility in British Columbia.
The CNC machine shop, specializing in industrial gears, was burdened with inefficiencies that disrupted daily operations.
In this case study, we’re going to cover:
- Why Golchin Consulting Services implemented Process Street
- Challenges faced by Golchin Consulting Services
- How Process Street addressed these challenges
- Benefits of implementing Process Street
- Key uses of Process Street at Golchin Consulting Services
- Results: The impact of Process Street on operations
Why Golchin Consulting Services implemented Process Street
Golchin Consulting Services was facing significant inefficiencies in their CNC machine shop, particularly with manual processes.
Process Street was introduced to automate document uploads and manage tasks. Integrating with Zapier and Google Drive, the workflow significantly improved operations.
After six years, it became clear that the workflow needed refinement due to occasional connectivity issues with Google Drive. Golchin Consulting Services is now exploring SharePoint and Power Automate for further improvements.
Golchin Consulting Services extensively uses Process Street for document management, compliance, and safety checks.
Challenges faced by Golchin Consulting Services
Before implementing Process Street, Golchin Consulting Services struggled with various operational hurdles that hampered efficiency, compliance, and overall productivity.
These persistent challenges required a robust solution to overcome them:
- Disorganized manual document handling
- Inefficient compliance and safety procedures
- Labor-intensive processes that increased costs
To resolve these issues, the company turned to Process Street.
How Process Street addressed these challenges
Process Street offered clear and effective solutions to the key problems faced by Golchin Consulting Services. By addressing these challenges directly, the company was able to improve critical aspects of their operations.
Automated document handling
Automating Golchin Consulting’s document handling process reduced disorganization and chaos, streamlining workflows and improving efficiency and accuracy in managing documents.
Integration with Zapier and Google Drive for seamless workflows
Integrating Process Street with Zapier and Google Drive allowed for smoother workflows by automating tasks and managing data more efficiently. This resulted in reduced errors and delays.
Standardized compliance and safety checks through automation
Automating compliance and safety checks ensured these tasks were consistently done correctly. As a result, the risk of non-compliance was reduced while safety and adherence to regulations saw an improvement.
Benefits of implementing Process Street
Implementing Process Street has provided Golchin Consulting Services with several crucial advantages that have streamlined their operations and bettered productivity. These benefits have directly impacted their bottom line and improved day-to-day efficiency:
50% salary savings by reducing manual labor
Automating tasks previously done by hand saved the company the equivalent of half a full-time salary, resulting in significant cost savings.
Enhanced operational efficiency
Automating document handling greatly reduced the time and effort required for these tasks, leading to smoother operations and fewer errors.
Improved compliance and safety
Standardized automated procedures ensured that compliance and safety checks were performed consistently and accurately, minimizing the risk of mistakes.
Reduced stress and better workflow visibility
Streamlined workflows reduced stress for the logistics team and provided clearer insight into ongoing processes. This has made day-to-day operations more manageable to perform.
Key uses of Process Street at Golchin Consulting Services
Golchin Consulting Services has strategically incorporated Process Street into several core areas of their business. The tool has been essential in refining Golchin Consulting’s workflows and ensuring critical tasks are handled efficiently.
Here’s how they use Process Street:
- Managing document-heavy tasks
- Automating workflows for compliance and safety checks
- Streamlining CNC machine operations
- Conducting paperless safety meetings
Results: The impact of Process Street on operations
Implementing Process Street brought about significant changes for Golchin Consulting Services. The outcomes of this integration have had a lasting and positive effect on the company’s operations.
Significant cost savings
By Golchin Consulting using Process Street to automate workflows, the company received cost savings equivalent to half a full-time annual salary, representing a substantial financial impact.
Enhanced efficiency and operational visibility
The reduction in manual document handling not only improved efficiency but also provided better visibility into operations. This resulted in more informed decision-making.
Improved compliance with standardized procedures
Automation of compliance and safety checks ensured that these critical processes were completed accurately and on time, improving overall compliance.
Reduced stress for the logistics team
Streamlined workflows alleviated much of the daily pressure on the logistics team. This created a more harmonious and productive work environment.
Anna Hase
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