Certification in Record Time With E2 Shop System, AS9100/NADCAP Achieved In 3 Months!
Customer Company Size
Startup
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- E2 Shop System
- E2's RDS module (Rapid Documentation System)
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Productivity Improvements
- Brand Awareness
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Aerospace
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Endeavor Precision is a start-up company based in the United States. The company, owned and led by President Dave Langenkamp, specializes in contract EDM (electrical discharge machining) hole drilling. Endeavor Precision primarily serves the aerospace industry, making it one of the few companies in the United States to offer this specialized service. The company was established in January 2018 and by May of the same year, it was already considering ways to streamline its operations and achieve industry certifications.
The Challenge
Endeavor Precision, a start-up company specializing in contract EDM (electrical discharge machining) hole drilling for the aerospace industry, faced the challenge of becoming AS9100 and NADCAP certified. The complexity of the certification process led the company's president, Dave Langenkamp, to consider either hiring a consultant or investing in software to assist with the certification. The company was also dealing with scattered information across Excel spreadsheets and other databases, which made it difficult to manage the business effectively.
The Solution
Endeavor Precision decided to invest in the E2 Shop System, a manufacturing software product, to assist with the certification process and to integrate all business operations into one system. The E2 Shop System's Rapid Documentation System (RDS) module enabled the company to prepare for the audit quickly. The module provided prewritten procedures, completed documents, process maps, and forms, requiring only minor customization. The company also utilized the expertise of E2's support team, including a Certified Quality Management Systems Auditor, to assist with the certification process.
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