ATD Precision ERP Case Study

The Challenge

ATD Precision, operating a 45,000 sq. ft. facility with over 70 machines, encountered significant challenges in managing complex manufacturing workflows. Paper-based processes led to excessive paperwork, fragmented data and increased labor costs. Information silos across various databases made it difficult to coordinate jobs, manage resources and maintain quality control documentation. As the company grew, these inefficiencies began to impact their ability to deliver high-quality, on-time products to clients in demanding industries such as aerospace, medical and transportation.

The Solution

Seeking to modernize operations and eliminate inefficiencies, ATD Precision selected Global Shop Solutions ERP software as their integrated solution. The decision was driven by the need for a unified platform to manage planning, scheduling, inventory, quality control and shop floor processes with real-time data access. According to Ray Almekinder, System Engineer Administrator at ATD Precision, "It’s really changed the way we handle new jobs. All of our jobs are managed within Global Shop Solutions, and as soon as they are in the office, the people associated with the job are notified via our online computerized touch screens." The ERP software enabled ATD Precision to move toward a paperless shop, automate job notifications and centralize information, making it accessible across their 12+ workcenters.

The Results

The implementation of Global Shop Solutions ERP software delivered measurable improvements for ATD Precision. Paperwork was drastically reduced, as described by Ray Almekinder, "It’s definitely allowed us to reduce the amount of paper we have flowing through the plant. The Global Shop Solutions software has cut back on paperwork considerably." Real-time access to shop floor data improved job tracking, cost control and scheduling accuracy. The Advanced Planning & Scheduling module proved highly effective: "Global Shop Solutions’ Advanced Planning and Scheduling application is the best in the business. Incredibly powerful." Quality control and engineering change documentation became fully digital, reducing physical file storage and supporting compliance. "We’re big users of the Quality Control and the Engineering Change Control application, and with the electronic documentation they produce, we don’t have to worry about the file drawers getting over-filled." After more than 20 years using Global Shop Solutions ERP, ATD Precision has achieved higher manufacturing efficiency, better cost management and a fully digitized, responsive shop floor environment.