Overview

SolidCAM is a global powerhouse in the world of integrated CAM software. Their Latin American division, based in Brazil, is at the forefront of the region's "Digital Transformation." They help manufacturing companies—ranging from aerospace to automotive—automate their CNC machine shops and move toward Industry 4.0 through their innovative SolidShop ecosystem.

With a team dedicated to high-performance technology and shop-floor productivity, maintaining internal operational efficiency is critical to their success.

Before implementing LTAPPS Time Off™, SolidCAM LATAM faced a classic administrative challenge: managing employee leave was manual and chaotic. By implementing LTAPPS Time Off, the company now benefits from:

• Centralized requests: All time-off submissions in one system
• Improved visibility: Managers can see who's out and when
• Better coordination: Proactive vacation clustering management
• Seamless integration: Native Microsoft Teams integration

The Challenge: A Scattered and Chaotic Process

Before implementing LTAPPS Time Off™, SolidCAM LATAM faced a classic administrative challenge: managing employee leave was manual and chaotic. As a company that sells "Digital Manufacturing" solutions, they knew their own internal processes needed to match their high-tech identity.

"Managing time off and annual vacations was unnecessarily chaotic," says Daniel Santos. "Requests were scattered, visibility was limited, and vacation days often clustered without proper coordination."

The Search: Integration Within the Digital Workspace

The leadership team at SolidCAM LATAM needed a tool that provided structure without adding friction. Because their team already lived inside Microsoft Teams for daily collaboration across tech platforms, they didn't require yet another login or platform.

"We needed a solution that integrated seamlessly into our existing digital workspace— Microsoft Teams—so employees could submit and track time-off requests without switching tools or platform."

The Solution: LTAPPS Time Off™

SolidCAM LATAM chose LTAPPS Time Off™ because it met their core requirements:

"LTAPPS Time Off brought order to what was previously a chaotic, manual process. It gave us visibility into employee availability and made it easy to manage requests directly in Teams," explains Santos.

Implementation: Quick and Seamless

Because LTAPPS Time Off™ is built natively for Microsoft Teams, the rollout was fast and straightforward. The team didn't need extensive training or onboarding—the interface was intuitive, and employees adapted quickly.

"The implementation was smooth. The app integrated seamlessly into our Teams environment, and employees picked it up without any friction," says Santos.

The Impact: Structure, Visibility, and Control

Since adopting LTAPPS Time Off™, SolidCAM LATAM has experienced measurable improvements:

"The app has streamlined how we manage time off. It's organized, visible, and fits perfectly into our daily workflow," Santos notes.

Testimonial and Recommendation

SolidCAM LATAM highly recommends LTAPPS Time Off to other companies looking to modernize their time-off management.

"LTAPPS Time Off solved a real pain point for us. It brought structure to a previously chaotic process and gave us the visibility we needed to manage our team's availability effectively. The fact that it works directly in Microsoft Teams made adoption effortless. I'd recommend it to any company looking to modernize their time-off management without adding complexity."

For SolidCAM LATAM, LTAPPS Time Off™ transformed a disorganized, manual process into a streamlined, transparent system. By embedding time-off management directly into Microsoft Teams, the solution aligned with their digital-first culture and operational needs.

As they continue to lead Latin America's manufacturing industry into Industry 4.0, their internal operations now reflect the same level of digital sophistication they deliver to their clients.

Learn more about SolidCAM LATAM: https://www.solidcam.com/