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DesignPro Automation ERP Case Study

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Industry

Automotive

Challenge

DesignPro Automation faced operational complexity due to the use of disparate software systems and manual workflows across their manufacturing operations. This fragmentation resulted in inefficient data collection, limited visibility into labor and inventory and challenges in scaling to meet growing business demands. As the need for accurate labor tracking, improved inventory management and centralized data became critical, the company sought an integrated ERP solution to support process optimization and informed decision-making.

Results

With the implementation of Global Shop Solutions ERP, DesignPro Automation realized substantial improvements in business performance. The company gained real-time labor data, improved accuracy in project costing and significantly reduced double purchasing through enhanced inventory controls. Automated dashboards provided immediate insight into hours worked, labor targets and inventory status. The ERP system enabled the company to migrate €100,000 worth of inventory, achieve targeted direct labor rates of 80% per week and establish a foundation for ongoing efficiency and data-driven growth.

Key Applications

Inventory, Shop Floor Data Collection, Job Costing Accounting, Bill of Materials, Dashboards, Purchasing

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€100K
Inventory Reclaimed
80%
Direct Labor Hours
1
Centralized System

Our goal is to have every direct worker average at least 80% direct labor hours per week. The Dashboard reporting lets us know what employees are doing so we can accurately track direct versus indirect. Determining accurate labor costs has made our schedule more accurate.

Madeleine Collins

Quality Manager

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About DesignPro Automation

DesignPro Automation, founded in 2004 in County Limerick, Ireland, is a leading provider of precision automation and machine build services to industries such as pharmaceuticals, medical device, aviation, automotive, cosmetics and renewable energy.

The Challenge

DesignPro Automation was hindered by fragmented systems and manual processes. As the business grew, separate software platforms and spreadsheets made it difficult to accurately track labor, manage inventory and control costs. These inefficiencies led to double purchasing, inconsistent data and limited visibility into production performance - making it clear that a more unified, automated approach was needed to support continued growth and operational excellence.

The Solution

DesignPro Automation evaluated multiple ERP providers to address their need for a robust, user-friendly and scalable solution. After careful consideration, they selected Global Shop Solutions ERP due to its comprehensive features, intuitive interface and commitment to training and support. The implementation process, including the inventory migration of €100,000 and focused training, allowed DesignPro Automation to quickly leverage the full capabilities of the ERP platform.

The Results

After going live with Global Shop Solutions ERP, DesignPro Automation experienced measurable transformation. The ERP's integrated dashboards and automation tools enabled immediate access to labor performance metrics and project status, while real-time inventory management significantly reduced double purchasing. The company achieved its direct labor target of 80% per week and enhanced cost control through accurate data collection and pricing visibility. Reflecting on the collaboration, Madeleine Collins notes: "Global Shop Solutions offers a great software package, but what stands out for me is the people and the support. Everybody we’ve worked with in the U.K. and U.S. has been amazing. The support team is very knowledgeable about the software and sincerely interested in helping us solve the problem." With Global Shop Solutions ERP, DesignPro Automation established a scalable, data-driven foundation for future growth and operational excellence.

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