ECI Software Solutions Case Studies Prototype Casting Improves Efficiency with E2 Shop System

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Prototype Casting Improves Efficiency with E2 Shop System

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Technology Category	Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries	Aerospace Automotive Oil & Gas
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing Quality Assurance
Use Cases	Manufacturing System Automation Predictive Maintenance
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Prototype Casting was struggling with their previous ERP system, JobBoss, which wasn't providing a comprehensive view of their operations. They were unable to efficiently track time spent on jobs or their employees' time. Additionally, they couldn't see the profit from the jobs they did every day. Without visibility into job costs and profits, it was hard for Prototype Casting to measure their performance. They needed a solution that could provide a full picture of their shop, track time efficiently, and provide clear visibility into job costs and profits. Read More
About Customer	Prototype Casting is a manufacturing company that was founded in 1995 by Mike Kaiser. They specialize in manufacturing metal components as prototypes and low-volume production. The company also offers metal and aluminum casting services at their full-service machine shop in Denver, CO. Prototype Casting serves a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, and oil and gas. In 2008, the ownership of the company changed when Chad TeBeest bought the company after working in the shop for seven years. Read More
Solution	Prototype Casting decided to switch to the E2 Pro in 2012 and later upgraded to the E2 Shop System, Shoptech’s SaaS software, in 2016. The decision to choose E2 was based on the price and how the capabilities fit their company’s needs so well. The transition from E2 Pro to E2 Shop was smooth and they only dealt with a few basic questions regarding the upgrade. They currently use both the Quality and Scheduling Modules in the E2 Shop system. The Quality Module ensures that they save time, no steps are missed on jobs, and everything in the production process is done correctly. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms

Applicable Industries

Aerospace

Automotive

Oil & Gas

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Manufacturing System Automation

Predictive Maintenance

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Prototype Casting was struggling with their previous ERP system, JobBoss, which wasn't providing a comprehensive view of their operations. They were unable to efficiently track time spent on jobs or their employees' time. Additionally, they couldn't see the profit from the jobs they did every day. Without visibility into job costs and profits, it was hard for Prototype Casting to measure their performance. They needed a solution that could provide a full picture of their shop, track time efficiently, and provide clear visibility into job costs and profits.

About Customer

Prototype Casting is a manufacturing company that was founded in 1995 by Mike Kaiser. They specialize in manufacturing metal components as prototypes and low-volume production. The company also offers metal and aluminum casting services at their full-service machine shop in Denver, CO. Prototype Casting serves a wide range of industries including automotive, aerospace, defense, medical, robotics, and oil and gas. In 2008, the ownership of the company changed when Chad TeBeest bought the company after working in the shop for seven years.

Solution

Prototype Casting decided to switch to the E2 Pro in 2012 and later upgraded to the E2 Shop System, Shoptech’s SaaS software, in 2016. The decision to choose E2 was based on the price and how the capabilities fit their company’s needs so well. The transition from E2 Pro to E2 Shop was smooth and they only dealt with a few basic questions regarding the upgrade. They currently use both the Quality and Scheduling Modules in the E2 Shop system. The Quality Module ensures that they save time, no steps are missed on jobs, and everything in the production process is done correctly.

Impact #1	The implementation of E2 has streamlined the shop and saved a great deal of time.
Impact #2	The routing with job travelers in E2 allows them to track everything and run job costing.
Impact #3	With all of this information readily available in reports, Prototype Casting can now regularly hold meetings to review the costs and profits on jobs.

Impact #1

The implementation of E2 has streamlined the shop and saved a great deal of time.

Impact #2

The routing with job travelers in E2 allows them to track everything and run job costing.

Impact #3

With all of this information readily available in reports, Prototype Casting can now regularly hold meetings to review the costs and profits on jobs.

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Prototype Casting Improves Efficiency with E2 Shop System

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