UPFab replaced spreadsheets and guess-work with EZIIL
Learn how UPFab, a 35-person custom steel-fabrication shop in Michigan, replaced spreadsheets and guess-work with Eziil.
Job costing for custom metal fabricators (free job cost calculator included)
In this article, we’ll walk you through a repeatable job costing framework that captures every euro/dollar of material, labor, and overhead, then rolls those numbers into a rock-solid shop rate. Free job costing calculator included.
5 signs your business has outgrown job shop scheduling Excel
Spot the 5 warning signs that it’s time to trade your job shop scheduling Excel spreadsheet for a purpose-built steel fabrication tool & boost on-time delivery.
17 tactics for small metal fabricators to get more customers
Discover actionable marketing, sales and growth tactics for small project-based metal fabrication shops with limited budgets to get more customers.
Best production scheduling and planning software for metal fabricators in 2025
As we head into 2025, utilizing the capabilities of the right production scheduling and planning software can mean the difference
US steel and aluminum tariffs 2025: Impacts on small metal shops and how to prepare
Steel and aluminum tariffs aren’t just a headline issue—they have a direct impact on small fabricators’ cost structures, bidding strategies,
Lean Shop Floor Management Techniques for Metal Fabricators (2025 Guide)
Discover the top 5 lean shop floor management strategies for small metal fabricators to implement in 2025 to cut downtime, boost ROI, and scale fast.
What is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)?
Discover how a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) helps metal fabricators streamline their business, reduce rework, and boost profits.
Introducing Eziil Starter—Your first step toward smarter metal fabrication management
We’re thrilled to introduce Eziil Starter — a lightweight, purpose-built project management tool for small-to-medium-sized metal fabrication companies
