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	Getting the Most Out of Enterprise Resource Planning with DELMIAWorks ERP

Getting the Most Out of Enterprise Resource Planning with DELMIAWorks ERP

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries	Automotive Electronics Healthcare & Hospitals
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing Procurement
Use Cases	Inventory Management Manufacturing System Automation
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Thogus Products Company, a custom plastic injection-molder and contract manufacturer, was facing a changing business environment. The company's focus was shifting from automotive parts to a diverse product mix from various industries. This shift required improved access to and availability of critical business and production operational data, increased productivity, reduced data storage costs, and support for growth. The company's previous data system was not used properly, leading to bloated data storage costs and unreliable information. The company needed a system that would eliminate waste, simplify processes, and provide real-time insights into all manufacturing operations. Read More
About Customer	Thogus Products Company is a family-owned, custom plastic injection-molder and contract manufacturer based in Avon Lake, Ohio. Founded in 1950, the company operates 24/7 and offers just-in-time deliveries. Thogus is known for its injection-molding expertise, helping clients choose the right types of plastic for their products, make tooling and mold transfer decisions, and even manufacture custom fittings when necessary. The company also produces its own proprietary line of plastic tube and hose fittings for low-pressure applications. Thogus serves customers in a variety of industries and is committed to creating lasting partnerships with clients and supply chain partners. Read More
Solution	To address its challenges, Thogus implemented the DELMIAWorks enterprise resource planning (ERP) system from Dassault Systèmes in 2021. The system includes modules for ERP, Quality Management, Document Control, Forecasting, Tooling Management, Preventive Maintenance (MRO– Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul), RealTime Production Monitoring, and Warehouse Management. The DELMIAWorks ERP system was chosen because it is specifically designed for injection molding, machining, production, and manufacturing-services-based enterprises. It provides accurate information on inventories and production operations as well as business and financial information. The implementation of the system was made mandatory for all employees and they were trained on how to use it. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Electronics

Healthcare & Hospitals

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Procurement

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Manufacturing System Automation

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Thogus Products Company, a custom plastic injection-molder and contract manufacturer, was facing a changing business environment. The company's focus was shifting from automotive parts to a diverse product mix from various industries. This shift required improved access to and availability of critical business and production operational data, increased productivity, reduced data storage costs, and support for growth. The company's previous data system was not used properly, leading to bloated data storage costs and unreliable information. The company needed a system that would eliminate waste, simplify processes, and provide real-time insights into all manufacturing operations.

About Customer

Thogus Products Company is a family-owned, custom plastic injection-molder and contract manufacturer based in Avon Lake, Ohio. Founded in 1950, the company operates 24/7 and offers just-in-time deliveries. Thogus is known for its injection-molding expertise, helping clients choose the right types of plastic for their products, make tooling and mold transfer decisions, and even manufacture custom fittings when necessary. The company also produces its own proprietary line of plastic tube and hose fittings for low-pressure applications. Thogus serves customers in a variety of industries and is committed to creating lasting partnerships with clients and supply chain partners.

Solution

To address its challenges, Thogus implemented the DELMIAWorks enterprise resource planning (ERP) system from Dassault Systèmes in 2021. The system includes modules for ERP, Quality Management, Document Control, Forecasting, Tooling Management, Preventive Maintenance (MRO– Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul), RealTime Production Monitoring, and Warehouse Management. The DELMIAWorks ERP system was chosen because it is specifically designed for injection molding, machining, production, and manufacturing-services-based enterprises. It provides accurate information on inventories and production operations as well as business and financial information. The implementation of the system was made mandatory for all employees and they were trained on how to use it.

Impact #1	Reduced the size of its ERP database by 90 percent, significantly cutting data storage costs.
Impact #2	Eliminated monthly data storage overage fees.
Impact #3	Streamlined, standardized, and simplified processes.

Impact #1

Reduced the size of its ERP database by 90 percent, significantly cutting data storage costs.

Impact #2

Eliminated monthly data storage overage fees.

Impact #3

Streamlined, standardized, and simplified processes.

Benefit #1	Reduced data storage costs by 50 percent.

Benefit #1

Reduced data storage costs by 50 percent.

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Getting the Most Out of Enterprise Resource Planning with DELMIAWorks ERP

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