AllStyle Coil's Transformation with OptiProERP and SAP Business One
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
- Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Applicable Functions
- Procurement
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Additive Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Process Simulation
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
AllStyle Coil Company is the largest independent coil manufacturer in the United States and a leader in HVAC innovation. The family-owned business has grown from a 40,000-square-foot to an 800,000-square-foot manufacturing facility. They are known for their commitment to quality and innovation, and they have a reputation for being a leader in their industry. They have a diverse customer base and a wide range of products, and they are constantly looking for ways to improve their operations and provide better service to their customers.
The Challenge
AllStyle Coil Company, the largest independent coil manufacturer in the United States, was facing significant challenges with their existing IBM AS400 system. The system had become too expensive to maintain and was not providing the necessary manufacturing functionality. The company had grown from a 40,000-square-foot to an 800,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, and their existing system was not able to keep up with the growth. They had tried to deploy Global Shop Solutions, but found it too rigid and ineffective for their needs. They needed a system that could handle their business from end to end, provide real-time updates on orders, and offer deeper visibility into financial operations.
The Solution
AllStyle Coil chose to implement OptiProERP with SAP Business One, replacing multiple systems. They chose OptiProERP for its simplicity, flexibility, and ability to handle all their business and manufacturing processes. The software's automated business and manufacturing capabilities are helping AllStyle Coil eliminate duplicate manual entries, provide customers with real-time updates on orders, and have deeper visibility into financial operations. Inventory counts are now automated, significantly reducing errors. Additionally, with all data housed in one system, anyone can find order statuses instantly without physically tracking down a purchase order and going to manufacturing to see where it is on the production schedule. AllStyle Coil also plans to adopt a customer portal integrated with OptiProERP so customers can see and track orders.
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