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Manufacturing Client: A Case Study of Network Optimization and Wi-Fi Solution Implementation
Established over four decades ago, our client, a leading manufacturing company in the oil and gas sector, faced unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, prompting them to consolidate operations to a single expansive facility in Houston. This case study delves into the collaboration between the client and our team to address their network infrastructure, Wi-Fi connectivity, and workstation management issues, ultimately optimizing their operations for greater efficiency.
Client Background
With a rich history spanning more than 40 years, our client boasts a workforce of over 50 employees and operates from a sizable warehouse, facilitating the distribution of oil and gas parts nationwide. Their recent consolidation from four locations to one central hub in Houston posed significant logistical and technological challenges, particularly in network management, Wi-Fi connectivity within the warehouse, and workstation maintenance.
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The client approached us with several key challenges:
-Inefficient network infrastructure and management, exacerbated by the recent office consolidation.
-Subpar Wi-Fi coverage in the warehouse, hindering inventory management and shipping processes.
-Struggles with their Managed Service Provider (MSP) in managing workstations, leading to hardware issues and inefficiencies.
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Our team devised a comprehensive approach to address the client's challenges:
-We performed a thorough evaluation of the current network infrastructure to pinpoint areas of inefficiency and opportunities for enhancement. We took steps to consolidate unused servers and establish an efficient network, which involved creating a detailed diagram of the network devices that were in use. Additionally, we assisted them in disposing of the unnecessary equipment at a recycling facility.
-Implemented a robust Wi-Fi solution tailored to the warehouse's layout and operational needs, enhancing inventory management and shipping processes.
-We implemented proactive maintenance software to prevent hardware issues and enhance overall performance and security, assuming responsibility for workstation management.
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Through our collaboration, we addressed the client's network infrastructure, Wi-Fi connectivity, and workstation management challenges, resulting in significant improvements in efficiency and productivity. Our approach was to simplify the network size by consolidating it, creating a more efficient IT environment. With the help of software and our onsite presence, we indexed all workstations and generated a hardware lifecycle plan.