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	Single Enterprise Solution Replaces Disparate Systems, Optimizes Business Processes and Enhances Operational Control

Single Enterprise Solution Replaces Disparate Systems, Optimizes Business Processes and Enhances Operational Control

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries	Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Inventory Management Supply Chain Visibility
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Five Star Airport Alliance, the largest privately held baggage handling systems manufacturer in the United States, was facing challenges with its multiple legacy systems that were not fully implemented and were unable to effectively support the company’s operations as it continued to grow. The company needed a solution to replace their disparate applications, provide greater operational visibility and improve their sales process. The company was looking for a single solution that could manage all of their enterprise needs. It was of the utmost importance that the new solution they selected fully support their make-to-order (MTO) and engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environments, while also providing greater visibility to better manage their operations. Read More
About Customer	Five Star Airport Alliance (formerly G&T Conveyor) is the largest privately held turnkey baggage handling systems manufacturer in the United States. Five Star’s products are used throughout airports worldwide for transporting customer’s luggage from the ticket counter to the aircraft, from the aircraft to the baggage claim area and through security checkpoints. The company’s headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, UT with additional locations spread throughout North America providing sales and support services. From engineering, manufacturing and installing custom designed baggage handling systems, Five Star handles it all. The company also offers post sales service and support to provide their customers with the quality products they need to run their operations. Read More
Solution	Five Star implemented GLOVIA G2 to standardize the company onto a single enterprise-wide application and provide greater support, management and visibility of their company operations. Glovia’s Configurator provides Five Star with a web based product configurator to quote, sell and deliver their complex products effectively and in a timely manner. Glovia’s inventory management functionality provides Five Star a complete system with integrated, interactive management of all their inventory and full visibility of all material movement. The functionality also provides complete multi-location management and makes planning inventory replenishment more timely and effective. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Five Star Airport Alliance, the largest privately held baggage handling systems manufacturer in the United States, was facing challenges with its multiple legacy systems that were not fully implemented and were unable to effectively support the company’s operations as it continued to grow. The company needed a solution to replace their disparate applications, provide greater operational visibility and improve their sales process. The company was looking for a single solution that could manage all of their enterprise needs. It was of the utmost importance that the new solution they selected fully support their make-to-order (MTO) and engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environments, while also providing greater visibility to better manage their operations.

About Customer

Five Star Airport Alliance (formerly G&T Conveyor) is the largest privately held turnkey baggage handling systems manufacturer in the United States. Five Star’s products are used throughout airports worldwide for transporting customer’s luggage from the ticket counter to the aircraft, from the aircraft to the baggage claim area and through security checkpoints. The company’s headquarters are located in Salt Lake City, UT with additional locations spread throughout North America providing sales and support services. From engineering, manufacturing and installing custom designed baggage handling systems, Five Star handles it all. The company also offers post sales service and support to provide their customers with the quality products they need to run their operations.

Solution

Five Star implemented GLOVIA G2 to standardize the company onto a single enterprise-wide application and provide greater support, management and visibility of their company operations. Glovia’s Configurator provides Five Star with a web based product configurator to quote, sell and deliver their complex products effectively and in a timely manner. Glovia’s inventory management functionality provides Five Star a complete system with integrated, interactive management of all their inventory and full visibility of all material movement. The functionality also provides complete multi-location management and makes planning inventory replenishment more timely and effective.

Impact #1	Improved scope and management of all business operations and material movement.
Impact #2	Increased the speed and accuracy of estimates and product development.
Impact #3	Shortened quote-to-deliver cycle times for their complex engineer- and make- to-order products.

Impact #1

Improved scope and management of all business operations and material movement.

Impact #2

Increased the speed and accuracy of estimates and product development.

Impact #3

Shortened quote-to-deliver cycle times for their complex engineer- and make- to-order products.

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Single Enterprise Solution Replaces Disparate Systems, Optimizes Business Processes and Enhances Operational Control

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