CADDi Co., Ltd.

Chicago,  IL 
United States
https://drawer.caddi.com/

• Booth: 5738

  Press Releases

• CADDi Named a 2024 "Best Manufacturing Intelligence Software" by G2 (Jul 08, 2024)

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  Jul 03, 2024, 08:51 ET

  • CADDi Drawer earns high marks for its innovative approach to optimizing procurement and reducing costs in the manufacturing industry.
  • CADDi Drawer also ranks #1 in Easiest To Use Manufacturing Intelligence Software and #1 in Manufacturing Intelligent Tools for Driving Results, highlighting its user-friendly interface and powerful capabilities.

  CHICAGO, July 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CADDi, a leading global procurement solutions provider for the manufacturing industry, today announced that its innovative AI software, CADDi Drawer, has been named a "Best Manufacturing Intelligence Software" by G2. As manufacturers navigate a rapidly changing landscape, efficient procurement processes and real-time data analysis have become critical to maintain competitiveness. This recognition underscores CADDi Drawer's essential role in enabling manufacturers to optimize procurement, reduce costs, and streamline operations.

  "Being recognized by G2 as a leading manufacturing intelligence software is a testament to the value we provide to our customers," said Yushiro Kato, CEO and Co-Founder of CADDi. "CADDi Drawer has been instrumental in transforming how manufacturers approach procurement, enabling smarter, data-driven decisions. We are proud of this achievement and remain committed to delivering innovative solutions that drive efficiency and cost savings."

  As the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace, G2 is visited by 90 million software buyers each year. To qualify for inclusion in the Manufacturing Intelligence category, a product must:

  • Gather manufacturing data from all systems and locations involved in production.
  • Provide features to clean and structure manufacturing data for easier use.
  • Deliver relevant information to employees and managers involved in production.
  • Analyze production data in real-time and alert users based on predefined rules.
  • Monitor KPIs and metrics for quality management, productivity, and cost control.

  CADDi Drawer addresses procurement challenges by allowing users to visualize the costs associated with each product clearly. With its patented similarity search feature, users can effortlessly locate similar engineering drawings, enabling easy review and consolidation of designs. The AI system ensures that all data on each drawing is searchable, providing accessible information across departments.

  In addition to being named a top manufacturing intelligence software, CADDi Drawer ranked in the following categories:

  • #1 in Easiest To Use Manufacturing Intelligence Software
  • #1 in Manufacturing Intelligence Tool for Driving Results

  A product's usability score is calculated by a proprietary algorithm that factors in user satisfaction ratings of how easy the product is to administer and meet business requirements, among other ratings. This recognition highlights CADDi's commitment to providing a user-friendly interface alongside powerful capabilities, ensuring seamless integration into manufacturing workflows.

  CADDi Drawer earned G2's 2024 Best Manufacturing Intelligence Software because of customer feedback, including:

  • "Very Fast & Efficient Referencing": "CADDi Drawer allows me to revisit past drawings that are critical to my weekly workflow. From what would usually take one to two hours to complete, an extensive quote brings it down to an average hour."
  • "We can finally make the most of all the data we've collected": I like being able to improve search speed in Drawer by combining keyword and advanced search."
  • "Huge progress towards resolving long-term problems": I am so impressed with the amazing application and staff. I highly recommend CADDi Drawer."

  Learn about G2's methodology or read more reviews directly from CADDi users here. For more information about CADDi and its innovative solutions, visit CADDi's official website. Watch our latest partnership case study with PUNCH Industry here and join our Supplier Negotiation webinar here.

  About CADDi Inc.
  CADDi is a global manufacturing company on a mission to "unleash the potential of manufacturing." The company strives to transform the manufacturing industry through its primary offering, "CADDi Drawer," an AI-enabled drawing management system, helping further unlock the potential of manufacturing by significantly improving the efficiency of procurement teams. CADDi was recently named to Fast Company's 2024 Most Innovative Companies list as the only manufacturing technology company.

  About G2
  G2 is the world's largest and most trusted software marketplace. More than 90 million people annually — including employees at all Fortune 500 companies — use G2 to make smarter software decisions based on authentic peer reviews. Thousands of software and services companies of all sizes partner with G2 to build their reputation and grow their business — including Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoom, and Adobe. To learn more about where you go for software, visit www.g2.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

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  Bob Spoerl
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• CADDi Partners with PUNCH INDUSTRY USA to Solve Industry Challenges with CADDi Drawer Implementation (Jul 08, 2024)

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  Jun 25, 2024, 08:47 ET

  CADDi Drawer addresses time-intensive quoting and drawing management woes for a leading Illinois-based global manufacturer of mold & die components

  CHICAGO, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CADDi Inc., a global procurement solutions provider for the manufacturing industry, announced a strategic partnership with PUNCH INDUSTRY USA INC, a prominent supplier of mold and die components in the medical, consumer, and automotive industries. This partnership marks a significant milestone as PUNCH INDUSTRY USA adopts CADDi Drawer, an AI-enabled drawing management system designed to revolutionize efficiency and productivity.

  

  PUNCH INDUSTRY USA, a small yet forward-thinking company focused on sales to mold and dye makers, plastic injection molding companies, and metal stampers, faced challenges in its daily operations that threatened to impede its growth. The quoting process had become time-consuming, drawing information management was complex, and concerns arose about the impending knowledge gap due to international team members moving. Recognizing these challenges as common roadblocks in the manufacturing sector, CADDi stepped in to implement CADDi Drawer.

  "We recognize that many players, like PUNCH INDUSTRY USA, grapple with common pain points. CADDi Drawer was designed to address these challenges head-on," said Yushiro Kato, co-founder and CEO of CADDi. "By leveraging technology and innovation, CADDi Drawer is not just a solution tailored for one company; it's a transformative tool designed to elevate the efficiency and productivity of procurement teams across the entire manufacturing landscape."

  With a strategic decision to integrate CADDi Drawer into its operations, PUNCH INDUSTRY USA aims to streamline its quoting processes and optimize drawing data management. CADDi Drawer's proprietary "similar drawing search" function utilizes advanced algorithms to analyze and identify drawings with similar shapes, facilitating efficient data utilization. The company anticipates a significant reduction in turnaround time, enabling the team to deliver quotes efficiently and with newfound speed.

  "In the face of challenges, we saw an opportunity for growth," said PUNCH INDUSTRY USA President Hiroshi Noguchi. "CADDi Drawer has the potential to address our current pain points and propel us forward in the competitive manufacturing market. We believe this partnership will redefine how we operate and position us for greater success."

  CADDi Drawer emerged as the transformative solution to help streamline quoting processes, optimize drawing data management, and facilitate knowledge transfer within the organization.

  About CADDi Inc.:
  CADDi is a global manufacturing company on a mission to "unleash the potential of manufacturing." The company strives to transform the manufacturing industry through its primary offering, "CADDi Drawer," an AI-enabled drawing management system, helping further unlock the potential of manufacturing by significantly improving the efficiency of procurement teams.

  About PUNCH INDUSTRY USA INC.:
  PUNCH INDUSTRY USA INC. supplies high-quality standard and custom mold & die components, such as pins, punches, dies and accessories to our customers in the Americas. Customers include mold & die makers, plastic injection molding companies and metal stampers in industries including medical, consumer and automotive. Established in 2017, PUNCH INDUSTRY USA INC. is a subsidiary of PUNCH INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

  Media Contact:
  Bob Spoerl
  774.453.2444
  [email protected]

• CADDi Names Aaron Lober VP of Marketing to Enhance Brand Visibility in the US and Propel Industry Innovation (Jul 08, 2024)

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  May 22, 2024, 08:38 ET

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  CHICAGO, May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CADDi, a leading manufacturing solutions provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Aaron Lober as Vice President of Marketing. With a wealth of experience spanning over 15 years across diverse industries, Lober joins CADDi to spearhead strategic marketing initiatives aimed at propelling the company's growth and advancing digital transformation in manufacturing.

  

  Throughout his career, Lober has successfully launched and shepherded products across various industries, navigating every phase of their lifecycle with finesse. He has managed portfolios exceeding $100 million, demonstrating his ability to drive substantial growth and value creation. Notably, Lober played a pivotal role in guiding Procore to its public offering, showcasing his knack for strategic leadership and market positioning.

  At Procore, Lober launched the company's first data and analytics product, Procore Analytics, in 2020—the first successful predictive analytics tool in the construction project management ecosystem. He also oversaw the launch of Procore Estimating in 2021, which featured machine learning applications using OCR (object character recognition) to extract metadata from drawings, a process closely aligned with CADDi's technological approach.

  "As we position ourselves for exponential growth, Aaron's appointment underscores our commitment to assembling a top-tier team," said Yushiro Kato, CEO and Co-Founder of CADDi. "His deep understanding of marketing strategy will be instrumental in amplifying the reach and impact of CADDi Drawer, further solidifying its position as a game-changer in the industry and driving strategic growth."

  Most recently, Lober served as the Head of Marketing at Blameless, where he led transformative marketing initiatives and significantly elevated the brand's visibility within the incident management industry.

  In the midst of rapid digital transformation in the manufacturing sector, CADDi remains at the forefront with its revolutionary flagship product, CADDi Drawer—an AI-powered drawing management system designed to revolutionize the way manufacturers operate. CADDi Drawer seamlessly integrates engineering, procurement, and sales teams onto a single platform, providing an interconnected web of actionable manufacturing data. With its advanced AI capabilities, CADDi Drawer empowers users to streamline procurement processes, accelerate project timelines, and reduce operational costs.

  "I'm thrilled to join CADDi at such a pivotal moment," said Aaron Lober, newly appointed Vice President of Marketing at CADDi. "Digitization has created amazing opportunities for manufacturers to enhance productivity and profitability up and down the supply chain. That said, most organizations haven't yet been able to fully harness that potential. What we're doing at CADDi is going to help manufacturing organizations of every size and type take that next step."

  CADDi was recently recognized in Fast Company's annual list of the Most Innovative Companies for 2024. Lober's appointment will further strengthen the brand's position as a leader in digital manufacturing solutions, driving sustainable growth and empowering manufacturers to thrive in the digital age.

  About CADDi Inc.
  CADDi is a global manufacturing company on a mission to "unleash the potential of manufacturing." The company strives to transform the manufacturing industry through its primary offering, "CADDi Drawer," an AI-enabled drawing management system, helping further unlock the potential of manufacturing by significantly improving the efficiency of procurement teams. CADDi was recently named to Fast Company's 2024 Most Innovative Companies list as the only manufacturing technology company.

  Media Contact:
  Bob Spoerl
  [email protected]
  774.453.2444