SaaS Could Be the Worst Move for a Manufacturer
Loss of Control
With SaaS, you lose control over your manufacturing. Your intellectual property and production files are stored in the cloud. But what happens if your internet goes down? Do you ask your employees to wait? Send them home? Meanwhile, your customers are left wondering why their orders are delayed. When you rely on SaaS, your production is at the mercy of your internet connection and provider.
Cost Concerns
SaaS is designed to maximize the provider’s profits, which often reduces yours. Tasks like Nesting and Marker Making, which you could handle in-house with a one-time cost, now come with ongoing fees. Imagine buying a car and then paying for every mile you drive—it just doesn’t add up. Why keep paying for something you could already own outright?
End-of-Year Surprises
As your production grows, so do your SaaS costs. With fees based on how many patterns you process, you’re essentially sharing profits with your provider. But why should you? Increasing production doesn’t always lead to higher profit margins, and those surprise end-of-year SaaS bills can take a serious bite out of your gains.
The Pathfinder Solution
Pathfinder’s in-house software eliminates the need for costly intermediaries. You get full control over your manufacturing, reusing patterns and cut files as often as needed—at no extra cost. Pathfinder offers not just reliable equipment and user-friendly software, but also a way to save money and secure your business. We’re here to help you grow, not profit from your success.
