Company Description – Carver Cabinetry is a family-run business spanning five decades built on providing quality craftsmanship and customer satisfaction. Carver’s 10,000 square foot facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology tailored for the cabinet industry. The company is proactively advancing its operations through various digital enhancements aimed at boosting productivity and profitability.  

Project Description – Carver Cabinetry’s digital readiness was previously on the lower end of the scale. Through the completion of a Digitalization Modernization Adoption Plan (DMAP), the company identified the necessity of digitizing its internal processes to overcome manual system limitations. With the support of DCC, Carver Cabinetry has implemented essential upgrades such as digital information-sharing, computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM software), and cloud computing. Key to this digital transformation has been the development of streamlined processes across all departments, complemented by comprehensive and timely training. The adoption of digital engineered drawings has replaced traditional paper drawings, enabling real-time changes, minimizing human error, and reducing rework.  

Project Impact & Potential Outcomes – As a result of DCC’s support, Carver Cabinetry has already created two new jobs and realized significant economic gains through its adoption of digital technologies, securing 40 new customers and increasing sales by $1.6M. The transition to a paperless, cloud-based manufacturing facility has streamlined operations, reducing miscommunication and delays, improving overall efficiency. This shift has also enhanced workforce skills, preparing employees for a digitally advanced manufacturing environment, while enabling the company to achieve its sustainability goals by eliminating future paper use. 

Carver Cabinetry expects a 50% increase in sales in 2025, amounting to approximately $2.26M annually. This growth is supported by a 50% boost in production capacity, increasing weekly output from 100 cabinets to 150 cabinets. Following the successful implementation of the Technology Demonstration Program (TDP), the company is set to hire up to 18 additional employees and expand its facility with the addition of a new building to support scaling operations.