Manufacturing

Manufacturing. Getting Products to Customers.

The team at Caravel has been working with clients in the Manufacturing sector for decades whether High-Tech Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Food & Beverage, Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare Products, Solar, Industrial Manufacturing, Etc. Supply Chain Management is at the center of all things manufacturing – PLM, inventory management, demand planning, Work Orders/WIP, WMS, Quality, Etc.

Repetitive

Repetitive manufacturing involves producing the same product consistently, with a focus on maximizing efficiency and minimizing downtime. At Caravel, we have extensive experience implementing NetSuite to support high-volume production environments. We work with clients to optimize their Shop Floor Management processes, ensuring smooth transitions between production runs and minimizing downtime. Our solutions help improve demand planning, so raw materials are available when needed, and production schedules are aligned for peak efficiency. We also place a strong emphasis on quality control, integrating it into every stage to reduce defects and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Discrete

Discreet manufacturing is all about precision and flexibility, often requiring unique production processes for different products. Our team has worked with clients in industries like high-tech and industrial manufacturing, where Bill of Materials (BOM) Management and Work Order Tracking are crucial. We configure NetSuite to handle complex production workflows, including version control and traceability to ensure every product meets exact specifications. With real-time inventory management, our clients are able to keep raw materials and components in stock without overcommitting resources, allowing for a more cost-effective and streamlined operation.

Process

Process manufacturing transforms raw materials into finished goods through chemical or physical processes and is commonly used in industries like Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, and Chemicals. Caravel has a deep understanding of the unique challenges in process manufacturing, from Batch Processing and Yield Management to Lot Traceability and compliance. We help clients manage their formulations, ensuring consistent product quality even with variations in raw material inputs. Our team also integrates quality control into every step of the process, from procurement to production, ensuring regulatory compliance and product consistency.

Engineer to order

Engineer-to-Order (ETO) manufacturing requires a high level of customization and flexibility, as products are designed and built based on specific customer requirements. Caravel has extensive experience working with manufacturers who need to manage complex Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) processes. We help clients streamline Engineering Change Management (ECM) and automate workflows to reduce time-to-market for custom products. Our solutions provide visibility into Cost Accounting, Resource Allocation, and Capacity Planning, ensuring that projects stay on time and within budget, even when the scope changes.

Outsourced

Outsourced manufacturing presents unique challenges when it comes to coordinating multiple suppliers and subcontractors. At Caravel, we help our clients manage complex Supply Chain Logistics and Supplier Management processes using NetSuite. Our expertise includes optimizing Procurement strategies to ensure materials and components are sourced efficiently while maintaining quality standards. By integrating Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI), and Third-Party Logistics (3PL) solutions, we enable seamless coordination between partners, reduce lead times, and improve overall agility in the manufacturing process.