Running a successful subcontract precision engineering business isn't just about investing in machines - it's about having the right systems in place.

In this MTDCNC Podcast, host Colin Griffiths sits down with Geoff Gartland, Managing Director of PSL Datatrack and Alan Riley, Owner of Newtech High Speed Turning Limited. Alan shares his journey of finally taking the plunge with PSL Datatrack in 2017 - and why he now calls it a "godsend" for his business. What once felt like a leap turned out to be a simple, cost-effective decision that transformed the way Newtech operates:

• Replaced spreadsheets with an all-in-one production management software system

• Created fast, accurate quotes using cost centres and stored materials

• Increased win rates by getting quotes out within minutes, not days

• Simplified repeat orders and streamlined admin to free up shop floor time

• Achieved full ISO 9001 traceability with certificates, job sheets and inspection records all stored in one place

• Boosted shop floor visibility with live, paperless Status Boards

• Scaled seamlessly with modular ERP/MRP software for precision engineers

Alan admits he wishes he'd adopted PSL Datatrack years earlier - and urges others not to wait. As he puts it: "If you're looking at it, just go for it - it's a must for subcontract precision engineers."

Whether you're a small shop just starting out or a growing engineering business, this conversation shows why PSL Datatrack is trusted across the UK as the subcontract manufacturing software that helps firms streamline processes, boost efficiency and focus on what matters most - machining parts and winning more work.