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Corilam Fabricating Co., Inc. ERP Case Study

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Industry

Furniture

Challenge

Corilam Fabricating Co., Inc. grappled with managing complex manufacturing operations in an environment marked by heavy seasonal demand and a reliance on a large temporary workforce. Disconnected legacy systems led to inefficiencies in production planning, order processing and shop floor visibility. The lack of a unified ERP platform made it difficult to coordinate scheduling, purchasing and real-time data collection, impeding the company's ability to scale efficiently and maintain high service levels for custom and contract furniture clients.

Results

The implementation of Global Shop Solutions ERP software empowered Corilam to centralize and digitize its manufacturing operations, delivering real-time visibility from quote to cash. The ERP system enabled rapid onboarding of seasonal workers (now trained in less than one day), improved order processing speed, and resulted in significant gains in on-time delivery. Most notably, Corilam achieved these advancements without increasing staff size, directly improving operational efficiency and profitability.

Key Applications

Inventory, Advanced Planning & Scheduling, Shop Floor Data Collection, Job Costing Accounting, CAD Interface, HR & Payroll, Purchasing, Sales, Shop Management

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Corilam’s a family-owned business, and so is Global Shop Solutions. That’s been one of our attractions to their operation from the very beginning. We understand that there’s a lot more pride when you have a family-owned business, and obviously it’s a closer feeling and relationship we have with Global Shop Solutions

Brad Robins

President

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About Corilam Fabricating Co., Inc.

Corilam is a North Carolina-based manufacturer specializing in wood furniture products for education and healthcare facilities. The company operates in a region known for woodworking craftsmanship and manages both seasonal and custom production demands.

The Challenge

Corilam faced persistent operational challenges due to heavy seasonal demand and a reliance on a fluctuating temporary workforce. Disconnected systems for job costing, scheduling, purchasing and shop floor data collection made it difficult to manage daily production, maintain inventory accuracy and respond quickly to customer needs. The complexity of their operations, combined with the need for real-time insights and efficient onboarding of new staff, revealed the limitations of their existing approach.

The Solution

Recognizing the need for a fully integrated ERP platform, Corilam evaluated several solutions before selecting Global Shop Solutions. The decisive factor was the software’s ability to address their unique business organizational challenges and deliver comprehensive shop floor control. As President Brad Robins shared, “The demo of the software specifically addressed the business organizational challenges we were having, and how we could use the system to overcome them. Since the day we implemented, it’s given us the ability to see everything that’s going on in the company.” Leveraging Global Shop Solutions’ real-time data collection, advanced scheduling and robust purchasing modules, Corilam rapidly deployed the ERP system across departments. Training for seasonal workers was reduced to less than a day, and the entire team gained immediate access to accurate, actionable information. Robins commented, “We use just about every aspect of shop floor control that can be imagined through Global Shop Solutions.” The alignment between Corilam and Global Shop Solutions as family-owned businesses further strengthened their partnership.

The Results

After implementing Global Shop Solutions, Corilam experienced substantial improvements across core manufacturing metrics. Seasonal workers are now fully trained in under one day, facilitating rapid adaptation to fluctuating demand. The company achieved a significant increase in on-time delivery and faster order processing speeds, all while maintaining a consistent staff size. As Brad Robins noted, “We’re able to do more business with the same amount of staff, and that’s been a big help and bottom line improvement for us.” The integrated ERP platform gave Corilam the agility and visibility needed to optimize purchasing, scheduling and shop floor operations - delivering measurable gains in efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction.

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