Buyers-Turned-Shop-Owners at Ward’s Manufacturing Aim to Differentiate on Speed, Investing in Paperless Parts for Faster Quoting

Custom metal fabricators with a background in procurement are using the modern quoting software to remove bottlenecks in the supply chain.

July 18, 2024

Warren, Rhode Island – Ward’s Manufacturing is a custom metal fabrication shop specializing in fiber laser cutting, CNC press brake bending, metal engraving, and part design consulting services. Recently, Ward’s partnered with Paperless Parts, the premier quoting and collaboration platform in manufacturing.

Ward’s aims to streamline its quoting process, eliminating bottlenecks and ensuring quotes are delivered within 24 hours. Paperless Parts supports this goal by offering automated costing and pricing logic, a centralized quoting workflow, and a seamless buying experience.

Having previously worked on both the production and procurement side of manufacturing, sibling co-founders Kelly and Kiffin Ward have firsthand experience with how delays can impact project timelines. “We’ve personally felt the pain points of wanting a streamlined quoting process,” says President Kelly Ward. “Finding a metal fabricator willing to take on your job can be challenging, then waiting for a quote can take a long time…Now that we run our own sheet metal fabrication business, we want to alleviate those headaches for our customers.”

“We want to compete on speed,” adds CEO Kiffin Ward. “In today’s fast-paced market, rapid quote turnaround is what our clients need to keep their projects on track.” With fast response times as a competitive differentiator, Ward’s aims to secure more contracts and expand its team and capacity exponentially over the next five years.

“As a forward-thinking company, Ward’s Manufacturing is embracing the industry’s shift toward a digital and streamlined buyers journey,” says Jason Ray, Co-Founder and CEO of Paperless Parts. “We’re excited to see the growth and innovation they’ll achieve with the support of our technology.”

About Ward’s Manufacturing
Ward’s Manufacturing is a woman-owned, custom metal fabrication shop specializing in fiber laser cutting, CNC press brake bending, metal engraving, and part design consulting services. We produce high-quality, custom metal parts with short lead times, all manufactured in the U.S. Kiffin and Kelly Ward, sibling co-founders, will always answer your call to offer white glove service. We are committed to becoming your trusted metal fabricator who will understand your operations and anticipate your needs, whether you need complex prototypes, high-volume orders, or small lots. To request a quote, visit www.wardsmanufacturing.com/quote today.

About Paperless Parts
Paperless Parts is the #1 quoting and collaboration software in manufacturing. The company’s patented technology helps shops streamline the complexity of quoting by managing every step of the quoting process in a single, centralized environment. Our automated costing and pricing logic is customized to your shop, making it faster and easier to generate consistent quotes across your estimating team. Built on a secure, FedRAMP Moderate Equivalent and CMMC-compliant product with robust tools that level up how your shop communicates with buyers, Paperless Parts empowers shops to deliver an unparalleled buyer experience. Ultimately, Paperless Parts users gain valuable time back in their days, increase profitability, generate more revenue, and improve customer satisfaction. For more information about Paperless Parts, visit www.paperlessparts.com.

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