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	Laser Precision finds the ideal mix of bedrock ERP functionality and process adaptability in OmegaCube ERP

Laser Precision finds the ideal mix of bedrock ERP functionality and process adaptability in OmegaCube ERP

Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries	Agriculture
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Process Manufacturing Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Inventory Management Predictive Maintenance Process Control & Optimization Supply Chain Visibility
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Laser Precision, LLC faced several challenges in their hybrid job-shop and repetitive production environment. They needed to automate key processes and ensure flexibility while maintaining real-time visibility into their operations. The dynamic nature of their business required real-time communication of customer requirements to the production floor. Additionally, they needed to integrate EDI with scheduling to optimize material usage and control costs. The company also faced the challenge of managing a dynamic business environment with frequent changes in demand schedules and unplanned orders. Read More
About Customer	Laser Precision, LLC is a manufacturer of precision metal products based in Libertyville, Illinois. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including agricultural and medical equipment. With 30-40 active customers at any given time, Laser Precision operates fundamentally as a job shop. They produce approximately 4,500 different parts for their largest customer, a large integrated agricultural equipment OEM. The business is segmented into transactional business, which involves unplanned, short-run jobs, and program business, which is repetitive production based on established orders and delivery schedules. The company has experienced significant growth, with a 300% increase in business over the past year without adding any administrative staff. Read More
Solution	Laser Precision implemented OmegaCube ERP, a flexible and fully integrated solution designed for small and midsize businesses. The ERP system was chosen for its ability to adapt to Laser Precision's unique processes rather than requiring the company to conform to the system. OmegaCube ERP provided a range of standard functionalities along with custom functionalities developed specifically for Laser Precision. The solution enabled real-time updates to work center schedules, ensuring that employees were always working on the most critical demand schedules. The integration of EDI with scheduling allowed for automated management of the dynamic 52-week scheduling window, eliminating the need for manual updates. OmegaCube ERP also facilitated the optimization of raw materials by integrating demand schedules with the nesting system. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Agriculture

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Process Manufacturing

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Predictive Maintenance

Process Control & Optimization

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Laser Precision, LLC faced several challenges in their hybrid job-shop and repetitive production environment. They needed to automate key processes and ensure flexibility while maintaining real-time visibility into their operations. The dynamic nature of their business required real-time communication of customer requirements to the production floor. Additionally, they needed to integrate EDI with scheduling to optimize material usage and control costs. The company also faced the challenge of managing a dynamic business environment with frequent changes in demand schedules and unplanned orders.

About Customer

Laser Precision, LLC is a manufacturer of precision metal products based in Libertyville, Illinois. The company serves a diverse range of industries, including agricultural and medical equipment. With 30-40 active customers at any given time, Laser Precision operates fundamentally as a job shop. They produce approximately 4,500 different parts for their largest customer, a large integrated agricultural equipment OEM. The business is segmented into transactional business, which involves unplanned, short-run jobs, and program business, which is repetitive production based on established orders and delivery schedules. The company has experienced significant growth, with a 300% increase in business over the past year without adding any administrative staff.

Solution

Laser Precision implemented OmegaCube ERP, a flexible and fully integrated solution designed for small and midsize businesses. The ERP system was chosen for its ability to adapt to Laser Precision's unique processes rather than requiring the company to conform to the system. OmegaCube ERP provided a range of standard functionalities along with custom functionalities developed specifically for Laser Precision. The solution enabled real-time updates to work center schedules, ensuring that employees were always working on the most critical demand schedules. The integration of EDI with scheduling allowed for automated management of the dynamic 52-week scheduling window, eliminating the need for manual updates. OmegaCube ERP also facilitated the optimization of raw materials by integrating demand schedules with the nesting system.

Impact #1	The implementation of OmegaCube ERP allowed Laser Precision to handle both short-run and repetitive business efficiently.
Impact #2	EDI integration automatically generated net change reports for schedules, eliminating manual intervention and reducing errors.
Impact #3	The integration of demand schedules with the nesting system enabled optimization of raw materials, resulting in material savings.

Impact #1

The implementation of OmegaCube ERP allowed Laser Precision to handle both short-run and repetitive business efficiently.

Impact #2

EDI integration automatically generated net change reports for schedules, eliminating manual intervention and reducing errors.

Impact #3

The integration of demand schedules with the nesting system enabled optimization of raw materials, resulting in material savings.

Benefit #1	300% business growth with no added administrative staff.
Benefit #2	Material savings in the range of 2-4%.

Benefit #1

300% business growth with no added administrative staff.

Benefit #2

Material savings in the range of 2-4%.

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Laser Precision finds the ideal mix of bedrock ERP functionality and process adaptability in OmegaCube ERP

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