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Plex Manufacturing Cloud Helps PGS Expand While Minimizing Costs

Customer Company Size

Mid-size Company

Region

America

Country

United States

Product

Plex Manufacturing Cloud
Plex Cloud ERP

Tech Stack

Cloud ERP
Document Control

Implementation Scale

Enterprise-wide Deployment

Impact Metrics

Productivity Improvements
Cost Savings
Customer Satisfaction

Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Applicable Functions

Quality Assurance
Business Operation

Use Cases

Inventory Management
Process Control & Optimization
Track & Trace of Assets

Services

System Integration
Software Design & Engineering Services

About The Customer

Precision Global Systems (PGS) is a specialized manufacturing services provider based in Troy, Michigan. The company is known for its expertise in Crisis Manufacturing Management™, machining and assembly, and component recertification. PGS operates three divisions that focus on recertifying parts and addressing engineering, manufacturing, and raw material issues. The company has a reputation for saving a significant percentage of parts that would otherwise be scrapped, providing substantial financial benefits to its customers. PGS serves hundreds of automotive customers and handles thousands of parts, making traceability and inventory management crucial aspects of its operations.

The Challenge

PGS faced challenges in managing documentation, inventory, and traceability as it expanded its operations. The company struggled with inefficiencies in quoting, sales, purchasing, and accounting, which are common issues for growing companies. Additionally, PGS had difficulties controlling Advanced Shipping Notices (ASNs) as they were managed by an external company. The need for precise documentation and tracking of over 800 unique part numbers was critical, and the company sought a solution to streamline these processes.

The Solution

PGS implemented the Plex Manufacturing Cloud to address its operational challenges. The system provided a comprehensive solution for quality management, inventory control, quoting, sales, purchasing, and finance. By adopting Plex's Document Control function, PGS was able to efficiently manage the extensive documentation required for each customer. The implementation of Plex Cloud ERP allowed PGS to bring inventory, traceability, and shipping processes under control. The system enabled PGS to determine its own schedule for fixing and shipping recertified parts, improving operational efficiency. The Plex auditing function also facilitated a smooth ISO certification process, demonstrating the system's effectiveness in managing quality standards.

Operational Impact

PGS achieved significant operational efficiencies, allowing the company to reduce its office staff by 33% and its operations staff by 30% while continuing to grow.
The implementation of Plex Cloud ERP enabled PGS to manage its inventory and traceability processes more effectively, reducing the need for manual inventory checks.
The system's auditing function contributed to a successful ISO certification process, with auditors finding zero nonconformance and zero opportunities for improvement.
PGS's ability to manage its own schedule for recertifying and shipping parts improved customer satisfaction and operational control.

Quantitative Benefit

PGS was able to save about 85% to 90% of each lot shipped to them, resulting in financial savings of $1 million to $8 million per year for each customer.