Electro-Mechanical Corporation ERP Case Study

The Challenge

With over 65 years in business, EMC faced mounting operational complexity due to reliance on a 30-year-old legacy system, spreadsheets and manual data entry. This fragmented structure resulted in delayed and inaccurate shop floor information, inefficient scheduling and burdensome data management, making it difficult to adapt to growing customer demands and diverse manufacturing modes.

The Solution

Recognizing the need for a modern, integrated ERP platform, EMC evaluated several solutions before selecting Global Shop Solutions. According to Kathy Watson, Director of IT at EMC, "As a mixed-mode manufacturer with two separate repair facilities and a configured product line, we needed an ERP system that could seamlessly handle different types of manufacturing. We researched many different ERP systems, and Global Shop Solutions had everything we were looking for, including robust capabilities and a Product Configurator that fit us perfectly." The implementation, completed in less than a year, enabled EMC to leverage Global Shop Solutions' real-time data capabilities, automation features and specialized tools such as the Product Configurator and BOM Compare software. The comprehensive support and training resources further empowered EMC’s teams to adapt quickly and maximize system benefits. As Watson notes, "Global Shop Solutions provides plenty of tools for becoming more fluent with the software, and they’re always ready to provide support when we need it. Their consultants and support personnel know the system inside and out and they have excellent communications skills. We can always rely on their expertise to resolve any issue we may have."

The Results

The impact of Global Shop Solutions ERP was immediate and far-reaching. EMC eliminated spreadsheets and manual data entry, gaining real-time access to accurate production information across all facilities. Scheduling and costing processes became significantly more efficient, driving operational improvements and supporting data-driven decision-making. Watson shares, "Having all the data accessible through ERP has transformed the way we work. We can now access data faster and easier than we ever could in our legacy system, and we can trust that it is accurate and up to date. We saw immediate improvement in scheduling, costing and other key areas of the business. In less than a year we already do many things very differently, and we’re looking forward to changing more." With enhanced visibility and operational control, EMC continues to pursue further optimization through continuous training and by leveraging additional ERP tools, establishing a foundation for scalable growth and sustained manufacturing excellence.