Eliminate Waste and Boost Efficiency: Solid Industries Uses E2 to Do Both!
Customer Company Size
SME
Region
- America
Country
- Canada
Product
- E2 Shop System
Tech Stack
- Database Management
- Handheld Scanners
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Productivity Improvements
- Waste Reduction
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Oil & Gas
- Aerospace
- Agriculture
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Manufacturing System Automation
- Inventory Management
Services
- System Integration
- Training
About The Customer
Solid Industries is a machining service provider based in Calgary. For nearly two decades, the company has been catering to the machining needs of various companies in the region. While a significant portion of its clientele comes from Alberta's thriving oil and gas industry, Solid Industries has also expanded its services to other sectors such as farming and aerospace in recent years. The company's growth over the years necessitated a more robust system to manage its operations efficiently.
The Challenge
Solid Industries, a machining service provider for various industries, was facing challenges in managing its growing business operations. The company was relying on manually created documents and an internal database developed by an employee for managing its processes. However, these systems were not robust enough to provide the necessary data or control required by the shop’s managers. The lack of a comprehensive system made it difficult to locate important information, leading to inefficiencies and waste.
The Solution
To address its operational challenges, Solid Industries decided to implement the E2 Shop System, a comprehensive software platform designed to manage a wide range of functions including quoting, materials, scheduling, and shipping. The company chose E2 due to its user-friendly interface, which made it easy for employees to learn and use. The software's ability to sort and locate important information quickly and efficiently was a key factor in improving the company's operations. Solid Industries also integrated handheld scanners into their shop, allowing team members to track work by scanning a traveler as the job moves through their station. This provided real-time information about the status of any job at any time.
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