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Argent International Achieves Near-100% On-Time Delivery with Plex Manufacturing Cloud

公司规模

Mid-size Company

地区

America

国家

United States

产品

Plex Manufacturing Cloud
QAD ERP System

技术栈

Cloud Delivery Model
Bluetooth Scanners

实施规模

Enterprise-wide Deployment

影响指标

Productivity Improvements
Cost Savings
Customer Satisfaction

技术

平台即服务 (PaaS) - 数据管理平台
功能应用 - 企业资源规划系统 (ERP)

适用行业

汽车

适用功能

商业运营
质量保证

用例

库存管理
预测性维护
过程控制与优化

服务

系统集成
软件设计与工程服务

关于客户

Argent International is a 3M Preferred Converter with over 40 years of experience in the fabrication and distribution of unique adhesive and die-cut solutions. The company is based in Plymouth, Michigan, and specializes in manufacturing more than 20 million individual parts per month with 350 unique part numbers, offering unlimited part configurations. Argent is TS 16949 and ISO 14001 certified, emphasizing quality as its top priority across a diverse range of products, from simple die-cut tapes, seals, and gaskets to fully assembled sub-components. The company has built a reputation for its commitment to quality and efficiency, serving the automotive industry with precision and reliability.

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挑战

Argent International faced significant challenges with its existing ERP system from QAD, which was cumbersome for end users and introduced process disruptions with every upgrade. The system failed to provide critical visibility into capacity and inventory, leading to scheduling problems, missed delivery deadlines, and a reliance on error-prone and time-consuming manual inventory processes. These issues were particularly problematic for Argent, a company that competes on quality, as they hindered its ability to maintain high standards and efficient operations.

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解决方案

To address the challenges posed by its previous ERP system, Argent International implemented the Plex Manufacturing Cloud. This cloud-based solution eliminated the need for costly hardware and provided seamless upgrades, significantly reducing the $60,000 annual expenses associated with the QAD system. Plex's real-time data capabilities allowed every employee to access critical business information, supporting Argent's open-book management philosophy. Employees were empowered to contribute to business performance, with data-driven insights helping them understand their impact on the bottom line. Plex also streamlined quality audits, providing auditors with easy access to operational data. The system's cycle count feature improved inventory accuracy, while Bluetooth scanners facilitated efficient inventory management. Additionally, the implementation of Andon lights and automated alerts minimized downtime and optimized machine performance, contributing to Argent's operational efficiency.

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运营影响

Argent International achieved nearly 100% on-time delivery rates, enhancing its reputation for reliability and efficiency.
The company boosted inventory accuracy to 98%, reducing errors and improving overall operational efficiency.
Plex's real-time data capabilities supported Argent's open-book management philosophy, empowering employees to contribute to business performance.
The implementation of Andon lights and automated alerts minimized downtime, optimizing machine performance and reducing disruptions.
Plex streamlined quality audits, providing auditors with easy access to operational data and enhancing compliance and quality assurance processes.

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数量效益

Eliminated $60,000 of annual expenses associated with the previous ERP system.
Supported 20% sales growth with fewer employees, demonstrating increased efficiency and productivity.

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