GlobalWorkshop offers a build management platform for bespoke automotive, aircraft, and marine projects. It streamlines operations with visual timelines, client portals, component lifecycle tracking, and mobile time tracking to improve project visibility and efficiency.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Managing bespoke automotive, aircraft, and marine projects involves complex workflows, from component tracking to client communication. Traditional methods often lead to inefficiencies in stock management, task allocation, and time tracking, hindering project visibility and operational fluidity.
Solution
GlobalWorkshop provides a comprehensive build management platform designed for bespoke fabrication and restoration projects. The system offers a visual timeline to track project progress from concept to completion, alongside a client portal for real-time updates and engagement. It streamlines operations by integrating component lifecycle tracking, stock organization, and mobile-based time tracking. The platform also facilitates efficient invoicing and provides workshop activity insights through a centralized dashboard.
Target Audience
The platform targets businesses involved in bespoke automotive, aircraft, and marine project management, including restoration shops, custom builders, and fabrication facilities.
Features
- Visual build timeline generated from project data, offering a chronological overview of progress.
- Client portal and mobile app for clients to follow build journeys with HD media sharing.
- Private video hosting service for secure media management and client-facing content.
- Component lifecycle tracking for parts from stock or restoration, including process history and photos.
- Stock organization with bin and shelf labeling, integrated with mobile app scanning for consumption tracking.
- Smart QR code system for instant lookup of part or service information via mobile devices.
- Task management system designed for long-running, complex projects with job tracking.
- Mobile-based timesheeting system for effortless time recording against jobs.
- Automated invoicing with consolidation rules to match business requirements.
- Workshop pulse dashboard for real-time monitoring of operational activity.
- Mobile app functionality for on-the-go progress reporting and media uploads.
- Brother label printer integration (QL-820NWB, PT-P900W) for creating scannable SmartCode labels.
- Low stock alerts and supplier lead time tracking for inventory management.
- Ability to track one-off parts and time-based activities (e.g., 3D printing, CNC time).
- Digital passport creation for individual parts, recording history and processes.