--- title: "Northwestern Glass Fab: “A+W is the Glue that Makes the Company Run”" description: Learn how Eric Fortin at Northwestern Glass Fab in Fridley, Minnesota “found a winning formula” utilizing A+W software solutions. image: https://blog.a-w.com/hubfs/IMG_0324-1.jpg --- A+W Clarity - Software for Glass [![A+W Software Logo](https://www.a-w.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AW_invers_rgb.svg "A+W_invers_rgb")](https://www.a-w.com/) - [Customer Portal](https://portal.a-w.com/us/) - [Home](https://www.a-w.com/) - [A+W Cantor](https://www.a-w.com/aw-cantor/) - [A+W Clarity](https://www.a-w.com/aw-clarity/) - [Service](https://www.a-w.com/service/) - [News](https://blog.a-w.com/us) - [Career](https://www.a-w.com/career/) - [About us](https://www.a-w.com/about-us/) - [Contact](https://www.a-w.com/contact/) - [![English](https://www.a-w.com/wp-content/uploads/flags/en_custom.png)](https://blog.a-w.com/us) - [![German](https://www.a-w.com/wp-content/plugins/sitepress-multilingual-cms/res/flags/de.svg)](https://blog.a-w.com/?hsLang=en-us) [![A+W Logo](https://www.a-w.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AW_invers_rgb.svg "A+W_invers_rgb")](https://www.a-w.com/) Software for Glass, Windows & Doors Already a customer? Log-in to [Customer portal](https://portal.a-w.com/us/) - [Home](https://www.a-w.com/) - [A+W Cantor](https://www.a-w.com/aw-cantor/) - [A+W Clarity](https://www.a-w.com/aw-clarity/) - [Service](https://www.a-w.com/service/) - [News](https://blog.a-w.com/us) - [Career](https://www.a-w.com/career/) - [About us](https://www.a-w.com/about-us/) - [![English](https://www.a-w.com/wp-content/uploads/flags/en_custom.png)](https://blog.a-w.com/us) - [![German](https://www.a-w.com/wp-content/plugins/sitepress-multilingual-cms/res/flags/de.svg)](https://blog.a-w.com/?hsLang=en-us) - [Home](https://www.a-w.com) - [A+W News US](https://blog.a-w.com/us) - Northwestern Glass Fab: “A+W is the Glue that Makes the Company Run” # Northwestern Glass Fab: “A+W is the Glue that Makes the Company Run” Published on 04 February 2022 **“We’ve found a winning formula.”**   --- Eric Fortin/[Northwestern Glass Fab](https://www.nwglassfab.com/) Northwestern Glass Fab prides itself on delivering the experience their customers desire. For more than 100 years, they have focused on superior customer service. The company culture is rooted in satisfying customer expectations. Eric Fortin’s words embody this cultural belief: “We like to grow relationships with our customer and at times educate them.” Additionally, by enabling team performance through enhanced technology, Northwestern Glass Fab stays ahead of the competition. **“Right person. Right seat.”** Eric Fortin is the General Manager of Northwestern Glass Fab. A former military man, he oversees the company’s 100,000 square foot facility in Fridley, Minnesota. Protecting company culture to ensure employee fit & focus is a big part of his job. “We put the right person, with the right skill set, and the right attitude into each position. Because when we do this right, each person strengthens the collective culture and increases the functional contributions of their role.” This feeds into Eric’s belief that by putting “our people and culture first \[it’ll\] lead to \[a\] better customer experience.” Equally important is equipping the team with the right tools. **“Putting it all Together”** Soon after joining the company, Eric realized their ERP system was not being fully utilized. “We owned all of the modules. But we were using only 10% of what we owned.” And it was holding the organization back. Eric challenged A+W to help them rebuild the software system, so Northwestern Glass Fab “could be a good news story.” “The \[A+W\] team made a serious and dedicated effort to fix things. And they incorporated new tools like barcode scanning, seeing the product, \[and\] production scheduling \[all of which have\] really helped us improve our On-time in Full (OTIF) number.” Over the last four years, Northwestern Glass Fab’s KPIs have improved dramatically. “We are now shipping on-time 97-98% of the time.” This has allowed Northwestern Glass Fab “to take care of our current customers and take some market share because of our lead time.” Even though “change isn’t easy,” it is worth it as Eric reminds us. “We put our people and our culture first, which will lead to a better customer experience.” Tie that together with configurable software from A+W, which “is the glue that makes the company run,” and Northwestern Glass Fab has a winning formula in a competitive Minnesota glass market. **Summary Information** - A division of Brin Glass Company founded in 1912 - This leading glass fabrication and distribution company services the Greater Minnesota and Western Wisconsin as well as large portions of the Continental U.S. - Company Core Values: We Show Up! We Bring It! We Do It Right! - Fabricate flat glass, safety & fire-rated glass, insulated glass units, mirrors, shower glass, glass walls, specialty glass, and architectural aluminum. - Northwestern Glass Fab serves glass dealers, commercial interior designers, contractors, & contract furniture dealers. - The products offered include flat glass, flat glass fabrication, safety- & fire-rated glass, IGUs, mirrors, shower glass doors & walls, glass walls, specialty glass products, architectural glass & aluminum, aluminum storefronts, and glass protection for easy cleaning. - When it comes to assisting the commercial space, they help with glass for balconies, handrails, demountable glass walls, glass marker boards, shower glass, and glass for interior offices. - A+W Software Solutions/Products: [A+W Business](https://www.a-w.com/us/products/a-w-clarity-us/a-w-business/), [A+W Production](https://www.a-w.com/us/products/a-w-clarity-us/a-w-production/), [A+W Realtime Optimizer](https://www.a-w.com/aw-clarity/solution/), [A+W Residual Stock Manager](https://blog.a-w.com/us/residual-stock-manager?hsLang=en-us), & [A+W Smart Companion](https://www.a-w.com/aw-clarity/solution/) Learn how A+W software solutions can help your company move and cut glass. A+W's software solutions are used to design glass cut in all different shapes and sizes. Check out A+W CAD Designer for Shapes. A+W software solutions can help you from ideation to development of the final product, such as an IGU. A+W Production is an extremely flexible PPS solution for complete rough and detailed scheduling for insulated glass, tempered glass, and laminated glass production. The system allows planning and control of even the most demanding multi-level production flows. A+W's software solutions can help you organize efficiently, determine the order in which glass is cut and racked, and much more.  Search News - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ### Our topics - [glass industry (38)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-industry) - [Glass (34)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass) - [Industry 4.0 (33)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/industry-4-0) - [A+W (32)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw) - [A+W Clarity (29)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-clarity) - [automation (28)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/automation) - [glass automation software (24)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-automation-software) - [innovation (24)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/innovation) - [Glass fabrication software (23)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-fabrication-software) - [automated glass software (23)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/automated-glass-software) - [Glass ERP software (22)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-erp-software) - [automation tools (22)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/automation-tools) - [A+W iQuote (21)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-iquote) - [Glass optimization software (21)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-optimization-software) - [Glass Industry Software (20)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-industry-software) - [Glass cutting software (20)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-cutting-software) - [optimize processes (19)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/optimize-processes) - [logistics software (18)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/logistics-software) - [software solution (18)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/software-solution) - [A+W Smart Companion (17)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-smart-companion) - [efficient (17)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/efficient) - [glass manufacturing erp software (17)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-manufacturing-erp-software) - [innovative glass software (17)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/innovative-glass-software) - [manufacturing software (17)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/manufacturing-software) - [A+W Cantor (16)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-cantor) - [Glass quoting software (16)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-quoting-software) - [flat glass software (16)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/flat-glass-software) - [Glass CNC software (15)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-cnc-software) - [Glass tempering software (15)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-tempering-software) - [GlassBuild America (15)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glassbuild-america) - [Increased flexibility (15)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/increased-flexibility) - [Increased productivity (15)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/increased-productivity) - [Increased scalability (15)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/increased-scalability) - [digitalization (15)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/digitalization) - [flat glass automation software (15)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/flat-glass-automation-software) - [glass smart factory software (15)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-smart-factory-software) - [ERP for glass industry (14)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/erp-for-glass-industry) - [Increased compatibility (14)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/increased-compatibility) - [Insulated glass software (14)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/insulated-glass-software) - [Software for glass company (14)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/software-for-glass-company) - [glass fabrication (14)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-fabrication) - [glass manufacturing software (14)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-manufacturing-software) - [glass shop software (14)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-shop-software) - [labor shortage (14)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/labor-shortage) - [Events (13)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/events) - [Glass fabrication quoting software (13)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-fabrication-quoting-software) - [Increased efficiency (13)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/increased-efficiency) - [flat glass (13)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/flat-glass) - [increased automation (13)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/increased-automation) - [optimization (13)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/optimization) - [AI (12)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/ai) - [Glass drawing software (12)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-drawing-software) - [IGU software (12)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/igu-software) - [Window and door manufacturing software (12)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/window-and-door-manufacturing-software) - [Window manufacturing software (12)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/window-manufacturing-software) - [change (12)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/change) - [cost savings (12)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/cost-savings) - [cost-effective (12)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/cost-effective) - [door fabrication software (12)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/door-fabrication-software) - [glass production optimization software (12)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-production-optimization-software) - [logistics optimization (12)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/logistics-optimization) - [reliability (12)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reliability) - [software automation (12)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/software-automation) - [A+W iShape (11)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-ishape) - [E-Commerce glass software (11)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/e-commerce-glass-software) - [GlassBuild (11)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glassbuild) - [barcoding (11)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/barcoding) - [glass manufacturer (11)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-manufacturer) - [glass market (11)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-market) - [trade shows (11)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/trade-shows) - [windows (11)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/windows) - [A+W Production (10)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-production) - [door manufacturing software (10)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/door-manufacturing-software) - [glass CAD software (10)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-cad-software) - [innovative window software (10)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/innovative-window-software) - [production (10)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/production) - [software supplier (10)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/software-supplier) - [state-of-the-art (10)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/state-of-the-art) - [streamline processes (10)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/streamline-processes) - [worker shortage (10)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/worker-shortage) - [A+W ERP System (9)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-erp-system) - [Artificial Intelligence (9)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/artificial-intelligence) - [Customizable software (9)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/customizable-software) - [E-Commerce window software (9)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/e-commerce-window-software) - [IGU quoting software (9)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/igu-quoting-software) - [efficiency (9)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/efficiency) - [factory floor (9)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/factory-floor) - [fenestration (9)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/fenestration) - [robotics (9)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/robotics) - [technology (9)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/technology) - [window erp software (9)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/window-erp-software) - [window fabrication software (9)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/window-fabrication-software) - [IT Solution (8)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/it-solution) - [Predictive analytics (8)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/predictive-analytics) - [e-commerce (8)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/e-commerce) - [embrace technological innovation (8)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/embrace-technological-innovation) - [just-in-time inventory (8)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/just-in-time-inventory) - [software tools (8)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/software-tools) - [streamlined operations (8)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/streamlined-operations) - [window quoting software (8)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/window-quoting-software) - [A+W Business (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-business) - [A+W Smart Delivery (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-smart-delivery) - [A+W SmartFactory (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-smartfactory) - [Increase employee satisfaction (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/increase-employee-satisfaction) - [Internet of things (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/internet-of-things) - [National Glass Association (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/national-glass-association) - [Return On Investment (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/return-on-investment) - [Upskilling (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/upskilling) - [advantages (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/advantages) - [competitive glass market (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/competitive-glass-market) - [fabricators (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/fabricators) - [fenestration industry (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/fenestration-industry) - [increased control (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/increased-control) - [industrial automation (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/industrial-automation) - [latest technology (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/latest-technology) - [operational efficiency (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/operational-efficiency) - [paperless (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/paperless) - [staff shortage (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/staff-shortage) - [window industry software (7)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/window-industry-software) - [A+W Realtime Optimizer (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-realtime-optimizer) - [A+W Residual Stock Manager (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-residual-stock-manager) - [Business Intelligence (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/business-intelligence) - [Customer Service (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/customer-service) - [Customizable (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/customizable) - [Excel Spreadsheets (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/excel-spreadsheets) - [analyzing data (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/analyzing-data) - [benefits (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/benefits) - [cost-effective solutions (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/cost-effective-solutions) - [customer experience (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/customer-experience) - [customer satisfaction (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/customer-satisfaction) - [data analysis (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/data-analysis) - [data collection (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/data-collection) - [door and window market (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/door-and-window-market) - [doors (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/doors) - [e-commerce quoting software (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/e-commerce-quoting-software) - [efficiencies (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/efficiencies) - [fabrication (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/fabrication) - [glass manufacturers (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-manufacturers) - [improved customer service (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/improved-customer-service) - [improved revenue (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/improved-revenue) - [innovative solutions (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/innovative-solutions) - [interface (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/interface) - [networked machines (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/networked-machines) - [new hire (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/new-hire) - [scalability (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/scalability) - [smart glass (6)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/smart-glass) - [A+W Smart Factory (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-smart-factory) - [A+W iCut (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-icut) - [AI-powered (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/ai-powered) - [CAD Designer (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/cad-designer) - [Improve collaboration (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/improve-collaboration) - [Industry of things (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/industry-of-things) - [NGA (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/nga) - [NGA blog (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/nga-blog) - [News (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/news) - [Prioritize Your Needs (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/prioritize-your-needs) - [Reduction in errors (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reduction-in-errors) - [User Conference (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/user-conference) - [build your workforce (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/build-your-workforce) - [challenging (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/challenging) - [competition (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/competition) - [complex software customization (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/complex-software-customization) - [construction (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/construction) - [decision-making process (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/decision-making-process) - [door manufacturers (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/door-manufacturers) - [education (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/education) - [improved profits (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/improved-profits) - [increased profitability (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/increased-profitability) - [industry trends (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/industry-trends) - [infrastructure (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/infrastructure) - [innovative door software (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/innovative-door-software) - [long-term benefits (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/long-term-benefits) - [minimize waste (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/minimize-waste) - [project timelines (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/project-timelines) - [real-time visibility (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/real-time-visibility) - [reduced waste (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reduced-waste) - [smarter employees (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/smarter-employees) - [smarter manufacturing (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/smarter-manufacturing) - [software benefits (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/software-benefits) - [supply chain issue (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/supply-chain-issue) - [tackle challenges (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/tackle-challenges) - [transformation (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/transformation) - [unique challenges (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/unique-challenges) - [window manufacturers (5)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/window-manufacturers) - [AWSmartCompanion (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/awsmartcompanion) - [Advanced order processing (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/advanced-order-processing) - [CNC Machines (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/cnc-machines) - [Data Analytics (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/data-analytics) - [Facilitate customer support (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/facilitate-customer-support) - [Intelligent Software Solutions (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/intelligent-software-solutions) - [IoT (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/iot) - [Logistics Optimizer, (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/logistics-optimizer) - [Prescriptive analytics (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/prescriptive-analytics) - [Training (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/training) - [U.S. workforce (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/u-s-workforce) - [architectural glass (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/architectural-glass) - [awclarity (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/awclarity) - [budget (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/budget) - [change isn’t easy (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/change-isnt-easy) - [conditional feature (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/conditional-feature) - [customer testimonial (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/customer-testimonial) - [decision maker (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/decision-maker) - [dynamic production (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/dynamic-production) - [ecommerce (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/ecommerce) - [face-to-face relationships (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/face-to-face-relationships) - [fenestration outlook (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/fenestration-outlook) - [growing team (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/growing-team) - [improved collaboration (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/improved-collaboration) - [increased yield (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/increased-yield) - [less paper (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/less-paper) - [maximize yield (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/maximize-yield) - [production schedule (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/production-schedule) - [reduce errors and delivery times (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reduce-errors-and-delivery-times) - [regional market (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/regional-market) - [right software (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/right-software) - [rising production costs (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/rising-production-costs) - [shower door software (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/shower-door-software) - [supply chain technology (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/supply-chain-technology) - [sustainability (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/sustainability) - [sustainability measures (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/sustainability-measures) - [sustained growth (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/sustained-growth) - [technological complexity (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/technological-complexity) - [time-consuming processes (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/time-consuming-processes) - [updated ERP (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/updated-erp) - [upgrading (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/upgrading) - [utilization (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/utilization) - [welcome to the team (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/welcome-to-the-team) - [year-over-year increase (4)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/year-over-year-increase) - [A+W Rack Optimizer (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-rack-optimizer) - [AI algorithms (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/ai-algorithms) - [AI technologies (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/ai-technologies) - [AI-enabled inspection scanners (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/ai-enabled-inspection-scanners) - [Accelerate your response (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/accelerate-your-response) - [Accelerating Adoption (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/accelerating-adoption) - [Data security (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/data-security) - [Descriptive analytics (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/descriptive-analytics) - [Diagnostic analytics (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/diagnostic-analytics) - [EPA (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/epa) - [Energy Star (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/energy-star) - [FOG Software Group (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/fog-software-group) - [Generate documentation (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/generate-documentation) - [Glass Logistics (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-logistics) - [Glass Magazine (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-magazine) - [Integration (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/integration) - [Know Your Objective (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/know-your-objective) - [Las Vegas (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/las-vegas) - [Make Exclusions (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/make-exclusions) - [Nice-to-Have feature (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/nice-to-have-feature) - [Process Optimization (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/process-optimization) - [Production Scheduling (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/production-scheduling) - [Quicker operations (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/quicker-operations) - [ROI (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/roi) - [Saving time (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/saving-time) - [Scalable Solutions (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/scalable-solutions) - [Software Vendor Short List (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/software-vendor-short-list) - [automating repetitive tasks (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/automating-repetitive-tasks) - [bottlenecks (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/bottlenecks) - [challenges (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/challenges) - [change sales tactics (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/change-sales-tactics) - [connection (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/connection) - [consistent digitalization (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/consistent-digitalization) - [customer support (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/customer-support) - [customers (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/customers) - [deepen relationships (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/deepen-relationships) - [digital (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/digital) - [eco-friendly (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/eco-friendly) - [enhanced customer experience (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/enhanced-customer-experience) - [essential feature (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/essential-feature) - [expanding team (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/expanding-team) - [generate repeat business (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/generate-repeat-business) - [glass barcoding software (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-barcoding-software) - [growing demand (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/growing-demand) - [higher yield (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/higher-yield) - [industry outlook (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/industry-outlook) - [industry veteran (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/industry-veteran) - [inventory management (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/inventory-management) - [networking (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/networking) - [new machines (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/new-machines) - [outgrown (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/outgrown) - [partnership (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/partnership) - [quality (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/quality) - [quality control (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/quality-control) - [reduced errors (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reduced-errors) - [rising costs (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/rising-costs) - [risk management (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/risk-management) - [save money (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/save-money) - [save time (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/save-time) - [scalable solution (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/scalable-solution) - [scaling (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/scaling) - [seamless buying process (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/seamless-buying-process) - [shop floor flowchart (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/shop-floor-flowchart) - [significant cost savings (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/significant-cost-savings) - [smaller fabricators (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/smaller-fabricators) - [smarter warehousing (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/smarter-warehousing) - [strengthening team (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/strengthening-team) - [supportlocalbusiness (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/supportlocalbusiness) - [time-consuming tasks (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/time-consuming-tasks) - [timeline (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/timeline) - [watsed time (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/watsed-time) - [welcome in change (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/welcome-in-change) - [window industry (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/window-industry) - [workforce capabilities (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/workforce-capabilities) - [year-over-year growth (3)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/year-over-year-growth) - [A-W (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/a-w) - [AWSmartFactory (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/awsmartfactory) - [Atlanta (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/atlanta) - [Bureau of Labor Statistics (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/bureau-of-labor-statistics) - [CNC steering (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/cnc-steering) - [Converge '23 (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/converge-23) - [Disadvantages (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/disadvantages) - [Ensure consistency (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/ensure-consistency) - [Evaluate Your Choices (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/evaluate-your-choices) - [FOMO (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/fomo) - [Improve production transparency (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/improve-production-transparency) - [Manufacturing automation for glass fabricators (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/manufacturing-automation-for-glass-fabricators) - [Millennials (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/millennials) - [Minneapolis Glass (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/minneapolis-glass) - [Minnesota (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/minnesota) - [Mira (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/mira) - [Nashville (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/nashville) - [North America (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/north-america) - [PPI (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/ppi) - [Packaging Innovations (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/packaging-innovations) - [Predictive Maintenance (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/predictive-maintenance) - [Reduce labor costs (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reduce-labor-costs) - [Right Seat (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/right-seat) - [Right person (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/right-person) - [Right person. Right seat (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/right-person-right-seat) - [St. Louis (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/st-louis) - [Supply Chain Integration (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/supply-chain-integration) - [Technological Preference (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/technological-preference) - [U.S. Region (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/u-s-region) - [Uncategorized (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/uncategorized) - [Upgrading machinery (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/upgrading-machinery) - [Validate Your Short List (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/validate-your-short-list) - [Viprotron (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/viprotron) - [YouTube (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/youtube) - [Zoomers (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/zoomers) - [additional guidance (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/additional-guidance) - [advanced machinery (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/advanced-machinery) - [announcement (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/announcement) - [ask in-depth questions (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/ask-in-depth-questions) - [awcantor (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/awcantor) - [barcode (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/barcode) - [career potential (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/career-potential) - [community (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/community) - [community college courses (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/community-college-courses) - [connect several machines (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/connect-several-machines) - [craftmanship (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/craftmanship) - [customization (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/customization) - [dealers (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/dealers) - [deepen your competitive mote (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/deepen-your-competitive-mote) - [digitize operations (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/digitize-operations) - [diversifying our workforce (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/diversifying-our-workforce) - [door industry (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/door-industry) - [downstream processes (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/downstream-processes) - [empowerment (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/empowerment) - [evaluations (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/evaluations) - [exports (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/exports) - [forward-thinking (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/forward-thinking) - [implementation process (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/implementation-process) - [imports (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/imports) - [interview (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/interview) - [inventory (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/inventory) - [inventory/cycle counting (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/inventory-cycle-counting) - [job security (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/job-security) - [learning (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/learning) - [learning curve (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/learning-curve) - [learning portals (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/learning-portals) - [less waste (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/less-waste) - [machine interface (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/machine-interface) - [maintenance (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/maintenance) - [manufacturers (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/manufacturers) - [mentoring (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/mentoring) - [midwest region (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/midwest-region) - [minimize breakage (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/minimize-breakage) - [minimize damage (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/minimize-damage) - [minimize errors (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/minimize-errors) - [minimizing labor costs (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/minimizing-labor-costs) - [mission statement (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/mission-statement) - [networked (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/networked) - [new employee training (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/new-employee-training) - [new product lines (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/new-product-lines) - [old ERP (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/old-erp) - [once-in-a-year opportunity (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/once-in-a-year-opportunity) - [operating costs (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/operating-costs) - [operational excellence (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/operational-excellence) - [order accuracy (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/order-accuracy) - [order transfer (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/order-transfer) - [partner (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/partner) - [peer-to-peer educational opportunities (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/peer-to-peer-educational-opportunities) - [positive outlook (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/positive-outlook) - [precision (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/precision) - [proactive risk mitigation strategies (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/proactive-risk-mitigation-strategies) - [quick lead times (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/quick-lead-times) - [reasons to attend GlassBuild (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reasons-to-attend-glassbuild) - [reduce manual matching (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reduce-manual-matching) - [rising material costs (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/rising-material-costs) - [shop floor map (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/shop-floor-map) - [shop floor map/flowchart (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/shop-floor-map-flowchart) - [simple software customization (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/simple-software-customization) - [slow production times (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/slow-production-times) - [smart devices (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/smart-devices) - [smart scheduling (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/smart-scheduling) - [smarter (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/smarter) - [state-of-the-art solutions (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/state-of-the-art-solutions) - [strategies (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/strategies) - [stronger sales (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/stronger-sales) - [supply chains (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/supply-chains) - [transformative (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/transformative) - [vision statement (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/vision-statement) - [visitors (2)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/visitors) - [$24 billion (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/24-billion) - [2021 Door and Window Industry Outlook (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/2021-door-and-window-industry-outlook) - [2021 outlook (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/2021-outlook) - [2023 in review (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/2023-in-review) - [9 signs (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/9-signs) - [A+W Business Pro (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-business-pro) - [A+W Enterprise (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-enterprise) - [A+W Logo Table (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/aw-logo-table) - [AR learning (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/ar-learning) - [AWGantryInterface (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/awgantryinterface) - [Architectural glass fabrication (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/architectural-glass-fabrication) - [Asia-Pacific (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/asia-pacific) - [Automated warehouses (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/automated-warehouses) - [BLS (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/bls) - [Blockbuster (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/blockbuster) - [Boost Brand Awareness (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/boost-brand-awareness) - [COVID-19 pandemic (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/covid-19-pandemic) - [Canada (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/canada) - [Case Studies (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/case-studies) - [Communicate status (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/communicate-status) - [Configure quotes (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/configure-quotes) - [Converge '21 (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/converge-21) - [Converge '25 (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/converge-25) - [Cost-Effective Prospecting (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/cost-effective-prospecting) - [Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/council-on-tall-buildings-and-urban-habitat) - [Critical Roles (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/critical-roles) - [Critical Skills (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/critical-skills) - [Cuba (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/cuba) - [Cuba Glass (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/cuba-glass) - [Custom Glass Table (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/custom-glass-table) - [Custom glass manufacturing (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/custom-glass-manufacturing) - [Customer Support Specialist (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/customer-support-specialist) - [DXF file (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/dxf-file) - [Dallas (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/dallas) - [Data Mining (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/data-mining) - [Data Science (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/data-science) - [Design Optimization (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/design-optimization) - [Different Glass Options (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/different-glass-options) - [Digital Assistance (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/digital-assistance) - [Director of Customer Support (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/director-of-customer-support) - [Document Culture (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/document-culture) - [Document Knowledge (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/document-knowledge) - [Document Values (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/document-values) - [ERP software for glass manufacturers (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/erp-software-for-glass-manufacturers) - [ESOP frameworks (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/esop-frameworks) - [Energy Monitoring (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/energy-monitoring) - [Enhance customer satisfaction (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/enhance-customer-satisfaction) - [Environmental Sustainability (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/environmental-sustainability) - [External Candidates (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/external-candidates) - [Fabrication planning and scheduling (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/fabrication-planning-and-scheduling) - [Fabrication process efficiency (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/fabrication-process-efficiency) - [Face-to-Face Interactions (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/face-to-face-interactions) - [Florida (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/florida) - [Forel (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/forel) - [GPS tracking (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/gps-tracking) - [Game-Changer (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/game-changer) - [Gen X (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/gen-x) - [Gen Z (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/gen-z) - [Glass industry digital transformation (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-industry-digital-transformation) - [Glass manufacturing ERP (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-manufacturing-erp) - [Glass manufacturing efficiency (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-manufacturing-efficiency) - [Glass production automation (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-production-automation) - [Glass production workflow (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-production-workflow) - [Glass shop floor tracking (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-shop-floor-tracking) - [Glass shop management software (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-shop-management-software) - [GlassBuild 2025 (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glassbuild-2025) - [GlassBuild America 2021 (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glassbuild-america-2021) - [Google (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/google) - [HEGLA (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/hegla) - [Henry Ford (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/henry-ford) - [Hesse Champions (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/hesse-champions) - [High-mix manufacturing (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/high-mix-manufacturing) - [Hurricane Irma (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/hurricane-irma) - [IGU Fabrication Software (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/igu-fabrication-software) - [IYOG 2022 (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/iyog-2022) - [Ijamsville (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/ijamsville) - [Increasing throughput without adding staff (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/increasing-throughput-without-adding-staff) - [Internal Candidates (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/internal-candidates) - [International Year of Glass (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/international-year-of-glass) - [IoT Sensors (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/iot-sensors) - [JIT (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/jit) - [Jennifer Lang (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/jennifer-lang) - [KPIs (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/kpis) - [Karen McCullough (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/karen-mccullough) - [Kensington Glass Arts (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/kensington-glass-arts) - [Key Media & Research (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/key-media-research) - [Leadership (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/leadership) - [Learn from Others (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/learn-from-others) - [Maintenance challenges (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/maintenance-challenges) - [Make the Decision and Negotiate (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/make-the-decision-and-negotiate) - [Manufacturing Execution System (MES) (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/manufacturing-execution-system-mes) - [Manufacturing automation (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/manufacturing-automation) - [Maryland (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/maryland) - [My Glass Class (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/my-glass-class) - [MyGlassClass.com (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/myglassclass-com) - [MyGlassFAB (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/myglassfab) - [Netflix (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/netflix) - [Nevada (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/nevada) - [New Hire Toolkit (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/new-hire-toolkit) - [Northwestern Glass Fab (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/northwestern-glass-fab) - [On-time delivery (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/on-time-delivery) - [On-time in Full (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/on-time-in-full) - [On-time, accurate glass delivery (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/on-time-accurate-glass-delivery) - [Optimize workforce allocation (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/optimize-workforce-allocation) - [Order-to-delivery workflow (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/order-to-delivery-workflow) - [Order-to-production visibility (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/order-to-production-visibility) - [Pella (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/pella) - [Peter Dixen (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/peter-dixen) - [Peter Drucker (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/peter-drucker) - [Producer Price Index (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/producer-price-index) - [Production management for glass manufacturers (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/production-management-for-glass-manufacturers) - [Production planning (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/production-planning) - [Professional Service Consultant (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/professional-service-consultant) - [Project Management (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/project-management) - [Project Manager (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/project-manager) - [Pull-based production (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/pull-based-production) - [QuickBooks (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/quickbooks) - [Real-time production optimization (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/real-time-production-optimization) - [Real-time production visibility (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/real-time-production-visibility) - [Reduce labor dependency (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reduce-labor-dependency) - [Reducing Labor Dependence and Costs (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reducing-labor-dependence-and-costs) - [Right People (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/right-people) - [Robotic Process Automation (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/robotic-process-automation) - [Route Optimization (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/route-optimization) - [SQL Server or Oracle (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/sql-server-or-oracle) - [Safeguard sensitive information (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/safeguard-sensitive-information) - [Scaling glass manufacturing (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/scaling-glass-manufacturing) - [Smart long-term investment (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/smart-long-term-investment) - [SmartWindow (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/smartwindow) - [Software-driven fabrication (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/software-driven-fabrication) - [Special glass (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/special-glass) - [Structured Training (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/structured-training) - [Succession Planning (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/succession-planning) - [Symbol of Innovation (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/symbol-of-innovation) - [Tennessee (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/tennessee) - [Texas (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/texas) - [Union Station (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/union-station) - [VR Learning (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/vr-learning) - [ValueChain (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/valuechain) - [Vitrum (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/vitrum) - [Windows versus Mac (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/windows-versus-mac) - [Women in Fenestration (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/women-in-fenestration) - [Work-in-progress (WIP) (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/work-in-progress-wip) - [adapt product mix (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/adapt-product-mix) - [ambitious goal (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/ambitious-goal) - [apprenticeship and internship programs (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/apprenticeship-and-internship-programs) - [assess readiness (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/assess-readiness) - [attracting females (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/attracting-females) - [baby boomers (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/baby-boomers) - [backpainting (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/backpainting) - [bottleneck (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/bottleneck) - [building code (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/building-code) - [buildings (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/buildings) - [capital equipment (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/capital-equipment) - [career (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/career) - [career path (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/career-path) - [certifications (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/certifications) - [clarity (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/clarity) - [commercial construction (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/commercial-construction) - [communication (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/communication) - [community college (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/community-college) - [company culture (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/company-culture) - [company specific (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/company-specific) - [complex project (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/complex-project) - [contingency planning (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/contingency-planning) - [continuing education (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/continuing-education) - [corporate-building construction (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/corporate-building-construction) - [cost (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/cost) - [culture (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/culture) - [custom configured (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/custom-configured) - [data-driven decision-making (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/data-driven-decision-making) - [decarbonization (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/decarbonization) - [demonstrations (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/demonstrations) - [diverse representation (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/diverse-representation) - [door fabricators (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/door-fabricators) - [dramatic (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/dramatic) - [east region (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/east-region) - [eco-friendly fabrication (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/eco-friendly-fabrication) - [electronic delivery notifications (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/electronic-delivery-notifications) - [eliminate erroneous data (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/eliminate-erroneous-data) - [employee ownership (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/employee-ownership) - [employee training and development (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/employee-training-and-development) - [energy efficiency (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/energy-efficiency) - [entry-level worker (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/entry-level-worker) - [essential building material (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/essential-building-material) - [extensive experience (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/extensive-experience) - [facing the fear (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/facing-the-fear) - [family‑driven business (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/family-driven-business) - [feedback (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/feedback) - [female applicants (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/female-applicants) - [female mentor (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/female-mentor) - [females in construction (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/females-in-construction) - [fenestration material costs (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/fenestration-material-costs) - [fenestration material prices (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/fenestration-material-prices) - [former glaziers (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/former-glaziers) - [future crisis (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/future-crisis) - [glass blocks (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glass-blocks) - [glazing (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/glazing) - [gps (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/gps) - [graphical functions (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/graphical-functions) - [group software (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/group-software) - [hands-on (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/hands-on) - [high-quality products (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/high-quality-products) - [hiring (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/hiring) - [historical data (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/historical-data) - [hospitality (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/hospitality) - [human error (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/human-error) - [hurricanes (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/hurricanes) - [hybrid software customization (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/hybrid-software-customization) - [iconic (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/iconic) - [improve repetitive routines (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/improve-repetitive-routines) - [job-sharing (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/job-sharing) - [just-in-time (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/just-in-time) - [leads (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/leads) - [legislation (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/legislation) - [limited collaboration (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/limited-collaboration) - [local market (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/local-market) - [look back (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/look-back) - [mentorship (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/mentorship) - [modular system (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/modular-system) - [more control (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/more-control) - [multi-site operation (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/multi-site-operation) - [multi-tasking (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/multi-tasking) - [necessity (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/necessity) - [new technology (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/new-technology) - [next generation (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/next-generation) - [northeast region (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/northeast-region) - [not custom programmed (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/not-custom-programmed) - [onboarding (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/onboarding) - [online (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/online) - [online learning portals (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/online-learning-portals) - [operational roles (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/operational-roles) - [order taking (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/order-taking) - [outdated software (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/outdated-software) - [overcome reluctance (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/overcome-reluctance) - [paper and pencil (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/paper-and-pencil) - [paradigm shift (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/paradigm-shift) - [pivot (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/pivot) - [planning ahead (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/planning-ahead) - [polishing (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/polishing) - [political uncertainty (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/political-uncertainty) - [potential positive effects (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/potential-positive-effects) - [primary purposes (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/primary-purposes) - [questions (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/questions) - [racking (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/racking) - [raw material (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/raw-material) - [raw materials (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/raw-materials) - [real-time data (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/real-time-data) - [reassess (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reassess) - [reassessment (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reassessment) - [redeploy skilled employees (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/redeploy-skilled-employees) - [reduce chaotic inventory adjustments (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reduce-chaotic-inventory-adjustments) - [reduce waste (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reduce-waste) - [reflection (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reflection) - [regulation (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/regulation) - [remodeling (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/remodeling) - [residential construction (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/residential-construction) - [retirement wave (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/retirement-wave) - [reusability (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/reusability) - [robots (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/robots) - [role of glass (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/role-of-glass) - [short-term hurdles (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/short-term-hurdles) - [shortened delivery times (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/shortened-delivery-times) - [single family construction (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/single-family-construction) - [smaller-scale projects (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/smaller-scale-projects) - [solar energy (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/solar-energy) - [sourcing locally (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/sourcing-locally) - [south region (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/south-region) - [speed up operations (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/speed-up-operations) - [sponsorship (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/sponsorship) - [spreadsheet (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/spreadsheet) - [spreadsheets (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/spreadsheets) - [standards (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/standards) - [stockmanagement (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/stockmanagement) - [straightforward installation (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/straightforward-installation) - [sub-optimization (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/sub-optimization) - [successful leadership (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/successful-leadership) - [succession (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/succession) - [supply chain management (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/supply-chain-management) - [talent pipeline (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/talent-pipeline) - [talent pool (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/talent-pool) - [tall buildings (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/tall-buildings) - [targeted recruitment (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/targeted-recruitment) - [tariffs (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/tariffs) - [technical know how (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/technical-know-how) - [technical school (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/technical-school) - [tempering (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/tempering) - [thermal windows (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/thermal-windows) - [timely deliveries (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/timely-deliveries) - [title changes (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/title-changes) - [trade policy fluctuations (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/trade-policy-fluctuations) - [trade-school (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/trade-school) - [tradespeople (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/tradespeople) - [traditions (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/traditions) - [trends (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/trends) - [upstream processes (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/upstream-processes) - [value-add (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/value-add) - [veteran (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/veteran) - [virtual User Conference (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/virtual-user-conference) - [visibility (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/visibility) - [wage benchmarks (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/wage-benchmarks) - [wave of retirement (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/wave-of-retirement) - [west region (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/west-region) - [women in construction (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/women-in-construction) - [work-release programs (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/work-release-programs) - [workforce development (1)](https://blog.a-w.com/us/tag/workforce-development) Show all ### Last posts ![AW_Logo_weiss](https://blog.a-w.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20images/AW_Logo_weiss.png?width=150&height=75&name=AW_Logo_weiss.png "AW_Logo_weiss") A+W Software GmbH Siemensstrasse 3 35463 Fernwald - [About us](https://www.a-w.com/about-us/) - [Career](https://www.a-w.com/carrer/) - [Contact](https://www.a-w.com/contact/) - [Legal Notice](https://www.a-w.com/legal-notice/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.a-w.com/privacy-policy/) - [GTaC](https://www.a-w.com/gtac/) ![](https://blog.a-w.com/hubfs/clear.gif) ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@type" : "BlogPosting", "author" : { "@type" : "Person", "name" : "Chris Kammer", "url" : "https://blog.a-w.com/us/author/chris-kammer" }, "dateModified" : "2026-01-30T13:38:14.352Z", "datePublished" : "2022-02-04T20:17:24.000Z", "headline" : "Northwestern Glass Fab: “A+W is the Glue that Makes the Company Run”", "image" : [ "https://blog.a-w.com/hubfs/IMG_0324-1.jpg" ], "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://blog.a-w.com/us/aw-is-the-glue-that-makes-the-company-run", "@type" : "WebPage" }, "publisher" : { "@type" : "Organization", "logo" : { "@type" : "ImageObject", "url" : "https://blog.a-w.com/hubfs/AW-DE/Images/1024x133px_LogoAutoEMail-04.png" }, "name" : "A+W Software GmbH" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/#place", "@type" : "Place", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "Deutschland", "addressLocality" : "Fernwald", "addressRegion" : "Hessen", "postalCode" : "35463", "streetAddress" : "Siemensstrasse 3" }, "geo" : { "@type" : "GeoCoordinates", "latitude" : "50.58607154198944", "longitude" : " 8.760958839684255" }, "hasMap" : "https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=50.58607154198944, 8.760958839684255" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/#organization", "@type" : "Organization", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "Deutschland", "addressLocality" : "Fernwald", "addressRegion" : "Hessen", "postalCode" : "35463", "streetAddress" : "Siemensstrasse 3" }, "contactPoint" : [ { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "contactType" : "customer support", "telephone" : "+49 641 96620-0" } ], "email" : "info@a-w.com", "location" : { "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/#place" }, "logo" : { "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/#logo", "@type" : "ImageObject", "caption" : "A+W Software GmbH", "contentUrl" : "https://a-w.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/400x200px_Logo_AW_210622-02.png", "height" : "200", "inLanguage" : "en-US", "url" : "https://a-w.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/400x200px_Logo_AW_210622-02.png", "width" : "400" }, "name" : "A+W Software GmbH", "url" : "https://www.a-w.com" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/#website", "@type" : "WebSite", "alternateName" : "A+W", "inLanguage" : "en-US", "name" : "A+W Software GmbH", "publisher" : { "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/#organization" }, "url" : "https://www.a-w.com" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/aw-clarity/#webpage", "@type" : "WebPage", "dateModified" : "2025-08-15T14:38:08+02:00", "datePublished" : "2023-09-25T15:03:58+02:00", "inLanguage" : "en-US", "isPartOf" : { "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/#website" }, "name" : "A+W Clarity - Software for Glass", "url" : "https://www.a-w.com/aw-clarity/" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/aw-clarity/#author", "@type" : "Person", "image" : { "@id" : "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3191be33c570d2c6c61d648857078b60a5d299ac44670cb68d86b6aec48269d4?s=96&d=mm&r=g", "@type" : "ImageObject", "caption" : "Benjamin Hübner", "inLanguage" : "en-US", "url" : "https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/3191be33c570d2c6c61d648857078b60a5d299ac44670cb68d86b6aec48269d4?s=96&d=mm&r=g" }, "name" : "Benjamin Hübner", "sameAs" : [ "https://www.a-w.com/" ], "worksFor" : { "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/#organization" } } ``` ```json { "@context" : "https://schema.org", "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/aw-clarity/#richSnippet", "@type" : "Article", "author" : { "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/aw-clarity/#author", "name" : "Benjamin Hübner" }, "dateModified" : "2025-08-15T14:38:08+02:00", "datePublished" : "2023-09-25T15:03:58+02:00", "description" : "A+W Clarity offers custom-configured software solutions for the glass industry, enhancing optimization from order entry to efficient shipment logistics.", "headline" : "A+W Clarity - Software for Glass", "inLanguage" : "en-US", "isPartOf" : { "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/aw-clarity/#webpage" }, "keywords" : "A+W Clarity", "mainEntityOfPage" : { "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/aw-clarity/#webpage" }, "name" : "A+W Clarity - Software for Glass", "publisher" : { "@id" : "https://www.a-w.com/#organization" } } ```