Ralco Industries’ Next-Generation Approach to ERP in Automotive Manufacturing
公司规模
Mid-size Company
地区
- America
国家
- United States
产品
- Plex Manufacturing Cloud
技术栈
- Cloud ERP
实施规模
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
影响指标
- Customer Satisfaction
- Digital Expertise
- Productivity Improvements
技术
- 功能应用 - 企业资源规划系统 (ERP)
- 基础设施即服务 (IaaS) - 云计算
适用行业
- 汽车
适用功能
- 离散制造
- 质量保证
用例
- 工厂可见化与智能化
- 自动化制造系统
- 预测性维护
服务
- 云规划/设计/实施服务
- 系统集成
关于客户
Ralco Industries, Inc., based in Auburn Hills, is a tier 2 automotive supplier that has been operating since 1970. The company specializes in the design, prototyping, production, and distribution of high-tolerance metal stampings and welded assemblies. Ralco is known for setting a high standard of product and process quality in the industry, achieving a defect rate of less than one part-per-million for eight consecutive years. This achievement is a testament to the company's commitment to continuous innovation and improvement in its operations. Ralco's management has prioritized fostering a culture of quality, providing personnel with the resources needed to drive improvements. Over the years, the company has invested significant time and capital in maturing its process capabilities and adopting next-generation ERP solutions to enhance its operations.
挑战
Ralco Industries, a tier 2 automotive supplier, has been committed to maintaining a high standard of quality in its products and processes since its inception. The company has achieved a defect rate of less than one part-per-million for eight consecutive years, which requires continuous innovation and improvement in people, processes, and technology. As the company matured its process capabilities, it recognized the need for a next-generation ERP solution to support its quality-centric culture. The challenge was to find a solution that would enable operators and leaders to take responsibility for the quality and success of processes, allowing them to make necessary improvements. In 2001, Ralco chose the Plex Manufacturing Cloud as its ERP solution, recognizing the potential of cloud technology to stay ahead of the competition.
解决方案
Ralco Industries implemented the Plex Manufacturing Cloud as its ERP solution in 2001, taking a progressive approach to its ERP implementation. The company recognized the potential of cloud technology to stay ahead of the competition and chose Plex Systems for its comprehensive and integrated platform. The solution supports nearly all aspects of Ralco's operations, from sales to purchasing, inventory, production, HR, training, reporting, and customer complaints. Ralco has also been working towards developing a 'smart' manufacturing environment by integrating its equipment and machinery with the Plex Systems solution. The integrated platform provides superior control over operations, ensuring operators meet training requirements, enabling serialized traceability, and offering minute-by-minute performance indicators. The system's holistic nature allows for remote interaction with equipment and streamlines alerts for corrective actions, fostering a proactive approach to quality and continuous improvement.
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