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Allied Power Group ERP Case Study

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Industry

Machine Shop

Challenge

Allied Power Group (APG) struggled to maintain effective control over direct labor costs and workflow scheduling due to the high variability of their industrial repair jobs and frequent last-minute rush orders. Manual data gathering and labor tracking created bottlenecks, making it difficult to get timely insights into job progress and financial performance. These inefficiencies limited APG's ability to accurately estimate labor, manage inventory and maintain reliable gross margin visibility across their operations.

Results

With the implementation of Global Shop Solutions ERP, APG achieved real-time shop floor data collection, enabling precise labor hour estimation within 10% accuracy. Automated job scheduling and custom financial reporting provided immediate visibility into actual versus estimated costs, gross margins and inventory status. These capabilities facilitated more efficient production planning, improved profitability monitoring, and empowered APG to manage $3M in scheduled work per month across their 135-employee workforce.

Key Applications

Inventory, Advanced Planning and Scheduling, Shop Floor Data Collection, Job Costing Accounting, Shop Management, Tailored ERP

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95%
JOB REVIEW TIME REDUCED
90%
FASTER
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Centralized System

If you want to manage your business well and improve margins, Global Shop Solutions gives you the tools to do it.

Bernhard Rudolph

Chief Financial Officer

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About Allied Power Group

APG, based in Houston, Texas, specializes in the repair of industrial gas turbine engines and their components. With 135 employees operating from an 85,000 sq. ft. facility, APG is known for fast turnaround times and high-quality workmanship.

The Challenge

APG faced significant operational complexities due to the custom nature of industrial gas turbine repair. Each job brought unique requirements, and the high frequency of urgent rush orders compounded the challenge. APG's reliance on manual processes for labor tracking and financial performance analysis resulted in delays, increased risk of errors and limited insight into job status. This fragmented approach hindered their ability to accurately estimate labor, manage inventory and make timely, data-driven decisions.

The Solution

Recognizing the need for greater visibility and control, APG evaluated solutions that could automate data collection and centralize operations. After considering available options, APG selected Global Shop Solutions ERP for its robust capabilities in shop floor management, scheduling and financial reporting. The solution's integration provided a seamless information flow, connecting departments and eliminating manual bottlenecks. As CFO Bernhard Rudolph explains, "Before Global Shop Solutions, I had to manually track down the paper and go through every single open job for that month. Now I just push a button and Global Shop Solutions lists all the jobs scheduled for the month and where we stand in terms of actual versus estimate." This transformation allowed APG to automate their workflow, improve labor cost estimation and enhance overall operational control.

The Results

After implementing Global Shop Solutions ERP, APG realized measurable improvements across their operations. Shop floor data collection became automated, enabling labor estimate accuracy within ±10%. Job scheduling was optimized, allowing APG to efficiently manage work scheduled. Custom financial reporting delivered real-time gross margin and inventory tracking, empowering leadership to make informed decisions. The result is a more agile, data-driven organization where efficiency and profitability are continuously monitored and improved.

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