Month: June 2017

Headquartered in Zebulon, North Carolina, Advanced Plastiform, Inc. (API) provides custom plastic molding and fabrication services, including thermoforming, injection molding, CNC routing, secondary assembly and finishing. Operating out of nearly 250,000 square feet of manufacturing space in three separate facilities, the company serves a wide variety of industries, ranging from automotive, construction equipment and furniture to…

Manufacturing is challenging. No matter what part you are manufacturing, it takes guts, grit, dedication, and passion to be successful. The job of any ERP software provider is to help every customer simplify their manufacturing. So, how do we get manufacturers to become successful with the entire ERP system? With 3 simple rules which we’ll…

One of the premier metal spinning companies in the Midwest, KRYTON Engineered Metals, Inc. is a leading producer of spun metal component and fabrication parts. Founded in 1981, the company uses advanced laser cutting, metal spinning and metal fabrication technologies to produce parts designed for agricultural fans and blowers, architectural lighting, furniture, and more. When…

Deciding on an ERP solution for your manufacturing business is a decision that should not be taken lightly. There are many factors to consider when selecting the right ERP software for your manufacturing business, which is why Global Shop Solutions is always honored to gain a new customer. One example is our customer JVC Precision,…

Top-level security, tight control of costs and exceptional quality control is possible for government contract manufacturers. By simply implementing ERP software, you can be prepared for any DOD audit, reduce inventory overhead and decrease administrative burden. Review this animation to see exactly how the ERP software process flow works – specifically for those that have…

As a third-generation family-owned business, Louis Industries, a steel processing company that specializes in supporting lean, rapid-response manufacturing, first opened its doors in 1940 as the Louis Blacksmith Shop. Today, they are a leader in steel processing and are a major regional supplier of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, and are ISO 9001:2008 certified. …

It goes without saying that you can’t manage what you don’t know. Your employees want to perform well, but without accurate feedback from managers, employees have no real way of knowing how they’re actually performing. Now, let us introduce you to secret #5 to reducing cost on the manufacturing shop floor: increased accountability. When you…

Automated purchasing is a function of an ERP software system typically found within a manufacturing business to reduce error, time spent on making purchases, and to increase profitability. The most successful manufacturers rely on automated purchasing to know when to buy parts and in what quantity. The guessing game disappears, and the manufacturer can spend…

You can’t determine the true cost of a job until you know all of the labor time involved. Without an integrated system to track all labor, overhead, and material expenses, manual systems are required leaving management to determine the true costs of a job one or two days after the job is completed. We understand…

Family-owned businesses always hit a sweet spot with us, so when our customer Auger Fabrication, Inc. (Auger-Fab) implemented Global Shop Solutions ERP software, we knew a great work relationship was about to evolve. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, Auger-Fab specializes in the design and manufacturing of parts and accessories for product packaging…

When you decided to partner with Global Shop Solutions, you made a smart choice to simplify your manufacturing — from CRM, inventory management and agile project management, to job costing, scheduling, tracking and efficient quality management, every application you need is right at your fingertips. These efficiency gains can quickly be lost, however, if you…