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Manufacturing - Industrial Plastics

Case Study 66: Maple Manufacturing Plastics

Marketing-optimized case study for Canadian SMBs.

CAD 189,000
Annual Savings
3,050%
ROI
0.4 mo
Payback
Manufacturing - Industrial Plastics
Industry Focus

Executive Summary

Automated quality monitoring and workflow alerts increased uptime and reduced defects in plastics manufacturing.

Challenge

Manual QC checks and unpredictable machine downtime reduced throughput.

Solution

  • MapleWorkflow for automated task orchestration
  • MapleReports to highlight trending anomalies
  • MapleReceptionist Basic for internal SOP queries

Technical Stack

Rationale

Manufacturers use workflow automation, quality reporting, and alerts tied to production and accounting systems.

Key Metrics

18%
Downtime reduced 18%
Improved
Defect rates reduced

Implementation Timeline

Weeks 1-3

Data mapping

Weeks 4-5

Alert workflows

Week 6-7

Pilot + training

Pricing & Delivery Options

SMBs can choose a Maple SaaS deployment, a hybrid integration with existing tools, or a custom build. The pricing below reflects realistic first-year ranges for each option.

ApproachFirst-Year CostAnnual SavingsROIPayback
Maple SaaSCAD 6,000CAD 189,0003,050%0.4 mo
HybridCAD 90,000CAD 189,000110%5.7 mo
Custom BuildCAD 240,000CAD 189,000-21%15.2 mo

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