Are you a growing manufacturing business struggling with software that no longer fits your needs? If you’re plugging multiple solutions together, dealing with mistakes, inefficiencies, or worse — relying on spreadsheets and paper, you’re not alone. Many growing manufacturing businesses face these challenges as they scale. We take it as a sign you’re successful at what matters most: bringing value to your customers. But as your operations expand, you may find that generic tools limit your ability to provide the best products and services.
At Torchlight Software, we offer software customizations that will help you overcome these hurdles. Based on the Western Slope of Colorado, we’re here to provide manufacturing software solutions tailored to your unique processes, helping you achieve operational efficiency and take control of your growth.
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The Challenges of Generic Software for Manufacturers
As your business grows, you might notice that your facilities operate differently than your software providers anticipated. One-size-fits-all solutions often create friction, especially when managing complex supply chains, resources, and training. These internal complexities can lead to stress, taking time away from your core activities—delivering quality to your customers.
If you’re reaching this point, it can be really helpful to have an expert on site who’s familiar with the technology landscape and can suggest improvements that are appropriate for where you’re at. Software and business processes are what separates a small or medium size business from some of the bigger players in the market. As you’re growing, you may not need (or be able to find) a full software development team. Our team can give you the customizations you need while keeping expenditures appropriate for the phase that you’re at.
How Custom Software Solutions Can Transform Your Operations
You don’t need to scrap your existing systems and start from scratch. We can build on what you have, tying the pieces together, eliminating manual steps, and adding metrics and reporting that you may be missing.
When you need it, we can also build completely new systems to streamline your process to the highest degree. This could include things like:
- Inventory Tracking & Alerts
- Automated Purchase Orders for Just-In-Time Shipping
- Machine Maintenance Scheduling
- Standard Operating Procedure Checklists
- PIC Lists and Order Management
- Employee Task Tracking & Performance
- Shipping Label Generation & Tracking
- Sensor Deployment & Monitoring
And we’re willing to help you evaluate and select existing software solutions for your needs as well. If it’s already been done well, there’s no reason to rebuild it. It’s only when your needs are significantly different, or when you need tweaks and adjustments, that custom software is warranted.
The implementation of systems that fit your ideal process can really take you to the next level in terms of your ability to scale your business, or maybe even get some sleep on the weekends, or take a vacation! Every business is different in terms of your objectives, but everyone wants less errors and more time with their family.
Meet Torchlight Software: Your Partner in the Western Slope
I’m Brandon, owner of Torchlight Software. We’ve been providing software development for manufacturing and other industries like healthcare, shipping & logistics, and social media for over a decade in Phoenix Arizona. Now, we’re happy to serve the Western Slope. We pride ourselves on making the risks and opportunities of software understandable. We’ll spend time on-site with you to understand your operations and your needs. We can go from the back of a napkin sketch, to a design proposal, to deployed and operational software.
Our team can deliver anything from quick automations which can be done in hours or days, to building new custom software that comprehensively handles your process just the way you want. We’re here to be your partner in navigating the technology landscape, ensuring your software supports your growth, not hinders it.
Ready to Optimize Your Manufacturing Processes?
If you’re ready to take a fresh look at processes that may have been bothering you for some time, let’s talk. We will seek first to understand your circumstance, and we’ll give you an honest perspective on the best way to achieve your goal. Schedule a free assessment call, and tell us what’s on your mind. We want to see manufacturing businesses thrive on the Western Slope!
Brandon Mason
Torchlight Software
623-882-4246
brandon@tlsft.com