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Clips & Clamps Industries Transforms Operations with Plex Manufacturing Cloud ERP Solution

Customer Company Size

Mid-size Company

Region

America

Country

United States

Product

Plex Manufacturing Cloud

Tech Stack

Cloud ERP
SaaS

Implementation Scale

Enterprise-wide Deployment

Impact Metrics

Productivity Improvements
Cost Savings
Digital Expertise

Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Applicable Functions

Business Operation
Quality Assurance

Use Cases

Predictive Maintenance
Factory Operations Visibility & Intelligence
Manufacturing System Automation

Services

Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
Software Design & Engineering Services

About The Customer

Clips & Clamps Industries (CCI) is a well-established company founded in 1954, located in Plymouth, Michigan. It specializes in supplying reliable metal stampings, s-clips, brackets, washers, wire forms, welded products, and assemblies to OEM and Tier 1 customers in the automotive industry. Over the years, CCI has built a reputation for continuously improving efficiencies and utilizing advanced technologies across its operations. The company has a strong commitment to innovation and operational excellence, which has allowed it to thrive in the competitive automotive sector. CCI's dedication to leveraging cutting-edge technology extends to its information systems, where it seeks to enhance efficiency and streamline processes.

The Challenge

Clips & Clamps Industries (CCI) was burdened by outdated and cumbersome legacy systems that were not user-friendly. The cost of upgrading its ERP and five other systems became prohibitively expensive, leading to inefficiencies and a lack of integration. This resulted in duplicate data entry and manual reconciliation, consuming valuable time and resources. The company recognized that maintaining and paying for regular upgrades to separate systems was not the most efficient use of its IT and financial resources. Additionally, the lack of integration among these systems forced the workforce to invest time in duplicate data entry, manual reconciliation of data and reports, and other inefficiencies.

The Solution

To address the challenges posed by its outdated systems, CCI implemented the Plex Manufacturing Cloud, a comprehensive and integrated cloud ERP solution. This single system replaced six separate systems previously used by CCI, consolidating various functions such as ERP, manufacturing execution systems (MES), quality management, customer relationship management (CRM), and shop floor integration. The Plex Manufacturing Cloud provides CCI with a unified view of operations, enabling real-time access to critical information through dashboards and reports. Employees can now leverage single points of data entry, eliminating duplication and manual reconciliation. The cloud-based nature of the solution ensures secure offsite data storage, reducing the need for costly servers and internal IT maintenance. Additionally, the system offers real-time software enhancements at no extra cost, eliminating the need for version upgrades.

Operational Impact

The implementation of the Plex Manufacturing Cloud has significantly improved operational efficiency at CCI. The company now enjoys a consolidated view of operations, with all employees accessing the same real-time information through intuitive dashboards. This has streamlined data entry processes, eliminating duplication and manual reconciliation. The system's real-time reporting capabilities have enhanced decision-making and provided greater visibility into operations. Additionally, the cloud-based nature of the solution has reduced the need for costly servers and internal IT maintenance, allowing CCI to focus on core business activities. The system's intuitive user interface has also improved ease of use, particularly for employees on the shop floor.

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