enough to adapt as our needs evolve,” Galbraith, D., shares. “It’s about ensuring access to the right information and tools to support efficiency and innovation.” COLLABORATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Collaboration is integral to Nutana’s approach. The company actively works with local suppliers, manufacturers, and organizations like SIMSA (Saskatchewan Industrial and Mining Suppliers Association) to enhance its operations and contribute to the broader manufacturing ecosystem.“In a small market like Saskatoon, collaboration is essential,” Poelzer explains.“We work closely with our partners to ensure every project meets the highest quality standards and is delivered on time.” Nutana’s collaborative approach extends to its clients as well. “Our goal is always project success for the customer,” Galbraith, D., notes. “Whether it navigate, ensuring its operations thrive despite labor shortages. “Our ability to implement technologies like cobots and CNC robotics stems from the strength of our technical team, which includes engineers and technologists,” Galbraith, D. explains. Focusing on a technical workforce enables Nutana to maximize efficiency and maintain high-quality standards. “We rely heavily on 3D modeling as the foundation for our projects,” Galbraith T. continues. “Whether it’s plates, beams, or tubing, our technical team processes these designs, ensuring that every detail is optimized for precision manufacturing.”The higher ratio of technical staff to shop workers has been a key factor in Nutana’s ability to integrate advanced systems, ensuring competitiveness despite skilled labor shortages. The company has also developed software for estimating and project management, a system that has served them since the mid 1980s. “We’re now transitioning to a more modern ERP system flexible 171 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 12 NUTANA MACHINE LTD.
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