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Automation Tool & Die, Inc. ERP Case Study

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Industry

Metal Fabrication

Challenge

Automation Tool & Die, Inc. (ATD) faced significant complexity in managing custom manufacturing processes, including make-to-order stampings and engineer-to-order tooling for demanding sectors like automotive and industrial hardware. The need for precise control over material and labor costs was critical to maintaining profitability and quality. When the 2008-2009 recession hit, ATD required a unified, data-driven solution to manage rapid fluctuations in customer demand, optimize resources and ensure business continuity.

Results

By implementing Global Shop Solutions ERP software, ATD realized measurable improvements across core manufacturing KPIs. Inventory turns accelerated from 30 days to just 18.6 days, on-time delivery reached 100% and sales increased by 56% over seven years. The system empowered ATD with fast, accurate quoting, real-time data visibility and effective cost management, helping the company secure six major new customers since 2014 and produce 68 million parts annually.

Key Applications

Inventory, Advanced Planning and Scheduling, Job Costing Accounting, Estimating & Quoting

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56%
INCREASED SALES
100%
ON-TIME DELIVERY
38%
FASTER INVENTORY TURNS

With Global Shop Solutions, we can track and manage every step of the production process, from the time we receive the RFQ until the finished goods go out the door. Anything we need to know about a job, customer or part is all there at our fingertips with just a few clicks of the mouse.

Paul Jira

Master of Measures

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About Automation Tool & Die, Inc.

ATD is a family-owned business based in Valley City, Ohio, specializing in make-to-order stampings and engineer-to-order tooling for industries such as automotive, industrial hardware and outdoor leisure. Producing 68 million parts annually, ATD is known for building Class A tooling and maintains a quality management system compliant with ISO/TS 16949.

The Challenge

ATD specializes in custom make-to-order stampings and engineer-to-order tooling for industries with stringent requirements. ATD's manufacturing processes were complex, requiring real-time insights to manage material, labor and production costs effectively. The economic downturn of 2008-2009 intensified these challenges, highlighting the need for reliable, integrated production data to support rapid decision-making and maintain operational resilience.

The Solution

Recognizing the need for a robust, integrated ERP solution, ATD selected Global Shop Solutions to deliver advanced production management, seamless estimating processes and cost control capabilities. The software's comprehensive dashboards and real-time data visibility enabled ATD to respond swiftly to changing customer demands while maintaining quality and compliance. As Randy Bennett, Vice President, explained, "When the recession hit, Global Shop Solutions provided the reliable production data we needed to appropriately reduce inventory, labor and other costs to get us through the downturn." Additionally, the system's seamless estimating and quoting process became a key differentiator: "Global Shop Solutions’ seamless estimating process enables a quick turnaround time on customer RFQs. Customers love it when we give them a quote in only two or three days," shared Paul Jira, Master of Measures. These features empowered ATD to manage complex jobs, deliver fast and accurate quotes, and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

The Results

The adoption of Global Shop Solutions ERP software delivered substantial, quantifiable benefits for ATD. Inventory turns improved dramatically, dropping from 30 days to 18.6 days. The company achieved 100% on-time delivery performance on customer scorecards and saw a 56% sales increase over seven years. ATD now produces 68 million parts annually, supported by robust production scheduling, automated purchasing and real-time operational insights. These gains helped the company win six major new customers since 2014. As Randy Bennett noted, "Knowing our costs, knowing our capabilities and being able to deliver fast quotes on RFQs gives us a real advantage."

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