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Software Built for the Timber & Building Materials Industry
AI-assisted software purpose-built for window, door, and lumberyard manufacturers - connecting inventory, production, and order management in one system, so materials never slow down the job.
Building Materials Manufacturing Runs on Tight Margins
CAI pairs each challenge with a purpose-built solution.
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
CAI DataVue Timber & Millwork streamlines lumber, window, and door production - optimizing workflows and boosting operational efficiency from the yard to the shop floor.
Inventory Management
CAI Essentials Acctivate uses AI-powered forecasting to maintain optimal stock levels for windows, doors, and lumber, cutting excess inventory and preventing shortages.
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
CAI ShopVue EDI automates purchase orders, invoices, and shipping records between suppliers and manufacturers - cutting manual errors and speeding up every transaction.
Digital Work Instructions
CAI Parsable delivers clear, step-by-step guidance to connect your workforce and improve accuracy, speed, and safety on the shop floor.
Since our go live almost five years ago, we've had the pleasure of working with the same people who continue to service our account like we're their newest customer. It's wonderful being able to bounce ideas off them and get their insights from working with other dealers all these years.
Thad Shuler, Operations Manager, Southern Lumber & Millwork
WHY CAI
Built for Window, Door, and Lumberyard Complexity
Building materials manufacturing runs on tight material costs and complex supply chains. CAI's AI-assisted software connects inventory, production, and order management in one system, so materials arrive on time and nothing goes to waste.
Accurate Material Tracking
Real-time tracking of lumber, glass, and other raw materials prevents shortages, reduces overstock, and eliminates production delays.
Optimized Inventory Management
AI-powered forecasting maintains optimal stock levels for windows, doors, and components, cutting storage costs and excess inventory.
Streamlined Order & Delivery
Automating purchase orders, invoices, and delivery documents reduces manual errors and keeps materials arriving on time.
Supply Chain Coordination
Get complete visibility from raw material sourcing to final delivery, so shipments and production stay in sync.
Manufacturing Efficiency
Automating inventory and order processing reduces manual tasks and minimizes downtime across the shop floor.
Reduced Material Waste
Real-time usage data on lumber and window manufacturing minimizes scrap and increases profitability.
Built to Fit
One Platform, From the Sales Desk to the Delivery Truck
CAI DataVue Timber & Millwork's Product Configurator prices even the most complex door or window while a customer is on the phone, and its Shop Scheduler and Mobile Fleet Manager give you real-time visibility from production through delivery.
Real Results, Real Building Materials Manufacturers
Cleary Millwork
Cleary Millwork, part of the North Atlantic Corp family, reduced manufacturing time by almost 30% while virtually eliminating errors with CAI DataVue Timber & Millwork.
Southern Lumber & Millwork
Southern Lumber & Millwork cut its inventory count discrepancy to just .005% and won Andersen's 2014 Dealer of the Year Award for customer service with CAI.
Dyke Industries
Dyke Industries, a wholesale distributor operating across eight states since 1866, rolled out CAI DataVue Timber & Millwork across fourteen facilities, cutting mistakes and consolidating orders with its integrated Product Configurator.
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Timber & Building Materials Questions & Answers
What does CAI's timber and building materials software do?
It connects inventory, production, order management, and document exchange in one system, so window, door, and lumberyard manufacturers can track materials and deliver on time.
Does CAI DataVue Timber & Millwork support custom product configuration?
Yes - its Product Configurator prices and builds even the most complex door or window system while a customer is on the phone, cutting costly rebuilds and re-ships.
Does CAI support delivery and dispatch for building materials distributors?
Yes - Mobile Fleet Manager provides route optimization, real-time GPS tracking, and electronic logging device (ELD) compliance for delivery fleets.
Does CAI offer digital work instructions for the building materials shop floor?
Yes - CAI Parsable delivers step-by-step digital work instructions to improve accuracy, speed, and safety on the production floor.
Who uses CAI's timber and building materials software?
Window and door manufacturers, lumberyards, and building materials distributors who need real-time visibility from the sales desk to the delivery truck.