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Software Built for Heavy Industrial Manufacturing
AI-assisted software purpose-built for metal fabricators and heavy industrial manufacturers - connecting inventory, material tracking, and document exchange in one system, so nothing slips through the cracks.
Heavy Industrial Operations Can't Afford Downtime
CAI pairs each challenge with a purpose-built solution.
Material Traceability (Mat Trace)
CAI ShopVue Material Traceability tracks raw materials and finished goods in real time, so you prevent shortages, cut waste, and keep shipping accurate.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
CAI ShopVue EDI automates purchase orders, invoices, and shipping records between suppliers and fabricators - cutting manual errors and speeding up every transaction.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
CAI xTuple ERP manages quotes, multi-level bills of material, and lot/serial tracking in one system built for fabricators who need control from the shop floor to the C-suite.
Production Visibility & Control (MES)
CAI ShopVue MES delivers real-time insights into production status, quality metrics, and bottlenecks. Monitor batch progress from start to finish and make data-driven decisions instantly.
"We're big xTuple fans. It's only taken a bit over a year to go from teaching reluctant people very basic skills to seeing them become totally convinced it was the best decision we could have ever made."
Wes Jacobs, General Manager, Creamer Metal Products Inc.
WHY CAI
One System for Material Tracking, Efficiency, and Control
Heavy industrial and metal fabrication operations run on tight margins and complex supply chains. CAI's AI-assisted software connects inventory, production, and document exchange in one system, so nothing gets lost on the shop floor.
Accurate Material Tracking
Real-time tracking of raw materials and finished products eliminates guesswork and prevents shortages that could disrupt production.
Optimized Stock Levels
AI-powered forecasting helps you maintain the right stock levels, minimizing excess inventory and storage costs.
Streamlined Document Exchange
Automating purchase orders and shipment records reduces manual errors and speeds up communication with suppliers.
Supply Chain Visibility
Real-time visibility into material shipments and deliveries keeps production schedules on track.
Production Efficiency
Automating inventory tracking and document management frees your team to focus on production instead of paperwork.
Waste & Scrap Reduction
Accurate, real-time usage data helps you reduce excess material consumption and maximize profitability.
Built to Fit
Built for Fabricators, Designed for the Tools You Use
CAI xTuple adds multi-level bills of material, lot/serial tracking, and warranty/RMA management to your ERP - and CAI's technology partnership with Trimble helps eliminate shipping and inventory errors for structural steel fabricators using Tekla PowerFab. Plus, accelerated onboarding gets most fabricators live in as soon as 90 days with no major IT overhauls.
Real Results, Real Heavy Industrial Manufacturers
Identify Unnecessary Expenses with Ease
Creamer Metal Products cut unnecessary inventory expenses after implementing CAI xTuple, improving profitability even through an industry downturn.
Say Goodbye to Manual Data Collection
A North American metal roofing manufacturer gained full shipping validation and real-time inventory visibility with CAI ShopVue Material Traceability.
Say Hello to Real-Time Access Across Key Metrics
Exotic Metals Forming tackled significant recruiting and retaining issues across top talent by introducing real-time access into attendance, labor, and performance metrics via CAI ShopVue MES.
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Heavy Industrial Questions & Answers
What does heavy industrial and metal fabrication software from CAI actually do?
It connects inventory, material tracking, production, and document exchange in one system, so fabricators can prevent shortages, cut waste, and keep shipments accurate.
Can CAI's ERP, inventory, and EDI solutions work together?
Yes. CAI xTuple, Essentials Acctivate, and ShopVue Material Traceability and EDI are built to integrate, giving you one connected tech stack instead of separate systems that don't talk to each other.
Does CAI integrate with Trimble and Tekla PowerFab?
Yes - CAI's technology partnership with Trimble helps eliminate shipping and inventory errors for structural steel fabricators using Tekla PowerFab.
Does CAI support multi-level bills of material and lot/serial tracking?
Yes - CAI xTuple manages multi-level bills of material, lot/serial tracking and tracing, and warranty/RMA management alongside your core ERP functions.
How long does it take to implement CAI's heavy industrial software?
Accelerated implementation gets most fabricators up and running in as soon as 90 days.
Does CAI offer cloud or on-premises deployment?
Yes - CAI's heavy industrial solutions deploy in the cloud or on-premises, so you can choose what fits your infrastructure and security requirements.