ADEK SA de CV ERP Case Study

Industry

Metal Fabrication

Challenge

ADEK SA de CV encountered operational inefficiencies in their manufacturing of industrial knives and saws due to reliance on separate software systems for production and accounting. These disconnected platforms led to double data entry, limited information accessibility and complications in managing consumables inventory. As the company expanded and became ISO9001:2008 certified, it became clear that an integrated ERP solution was necessary to enhance data accuracy, unify processes and provide the foundation for scalable growth.

Results

After implementing Global Shop Solutions ERP, ADEK SA de CV unified their business processes and achieved significant efficiency gains. The fully integrated system eliminated duplicate data entry, increased the accuracy and accessibility of information and enabled a 15% reduction in consumables inventory within six months. The company accelerated financial closing, improved job costing and margin analysis and established real-time visibility for ongoing process improvement and informed decision-making.

Key Applications

Inventory, Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS), Job Costing Accounting

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15%

REDUCED INVENTORY

DOUBLE DATA ENTRY

100%

FASTER SCHEDULING

Spending less time inputting the data means we can focus more on analyzing and managing the numbers to make good financial decisions. And with Global Shop Solutions, we know we can trust the accuracy of the data.

Enrique Lozano

General Manager

About ADEK SA de CV

Founded in 1968 and headquartered in Monterrey, NL, Mexico, ADEK SA de CV is a leader in the manufacturing and sharpening of industrial knives and saws. The company is ISO 9001:2008 certified and operates the largest sharpening service center in Mexico. ADEK also distributes European saw blades and has expanded product lines into new markets such as food production, hygiene product cutting, packaging and recycling plastic.

The Challenge

ADEK SA de CV, a leader in industrial knife and saw manufacturing, faced mounting challenges as they relied on separate systems for production and accounting. This fragmented approach resulted in time-consuming double entry of data, limited access to critical information and difficulties managing consumables inventory. As ADEK expanded into new markets and diversified its offerings, these inefficiencies hindered their ability to maintain data accuracy, control costs and support future growth.

The Solution

Recognizing the need for a modern, integrated enterprise solution, ADEK evaluated various ERP systems to better align their manufacturing processes. Global Shop Solutions ERP stood out for its flexibility, user-friendly interface and customer-focused approach. According to Enrique Lozano, General Manager at ADEK SA de CV, "Global Shop Solutions seemed like the complete package. It’s a flexible system that can adapt to our changing needs. The company is very customer-service oriented, and is constantly updating and improving the software. And we also liked the software’s user-friendly functionality, which allowed our employees to quickly adapt to the new system." With the implementation completed, ADEK consolidated their production, inventory and financial data into a single, centralized platform.

The Results

The adoption of Global Shop Solutions ERP delivered measurable improvements across ADEK’s operations. Consumables inventory was reduced by 15% within six months, and financial book closing became faster and more efficient. The unified system eliminated double data entry and empowered staff to focus on value-added tasks. As Enrique Lozano shared, "We used to keep all consumable goods in one massive bin. Now, with Global Shop Solutions lot/bin system and customizable inventory reports, we have much better visibility into what we have and where it is – for both raw materials and consumables. Cutting our consumables inventory has significantly reduced our carrying costs while freeing up cash flow for other areas of the business." The enhanced data accuracy and real-time visibility enabled ADEK to measure job costs and profit margins more precisely, driving better business decisions. Lozano further noted, "With Global Shop Solutions, we can now measure results properly in every area of the business, and have more confidence in the accuracy of those results. This, in turn, allows us to make better choices about our products and our margins while more clearly identifying the best opportunities for future growth."