Electronic Power Design, Inc. ERP Case Study

Industry

Engineer-to-Order

Challenge

Electronic Power Design, Inc. (EPD), an engineer-to-order electrical systems integrator with over 35 years of industry experience, faced significant limitations with their previous ERP system. The legacy solution lacked the flexibility required for their complex manufacturing environment, did not provide real-time visibility into production or part costing and hindered effective planning and supply chain management - challenges that intensified after closing their China facility. As a result, EPD struggled with slow processes such as BOM entry, inaccurate costing and limited ability to respond to rapid changes in demand or disruptions in the supply chain.

Results

By adopting Global Shop Solutions, EPD achieved immediate and measurable improvements across their operations. They gained real-time shop floor visibility and access to accurate job costing, enabling more informed decision-making. Automated BOM management reduced entry time from over a day to just one hour, while tools like BOM Compare enhanced process speed and accountability. Flexible inventory controls and Kanban replenishment improved supply chain responsiveness. The ARC portal empowered EPD to tailor reports and data access, further supporting operational agility and business growth.

Key Applications

Inventory, Shop Floor Data Collection, Job Costing Accounting, Bill of Materials, BOM Compare, Dashboards, Nesting Interface, Tailored ERP

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100%

Part Visibility

96%

BOM Time Reduction

Redundant Spreadsheets

Centralized System

The software is very flexible, the interfaces are highly customizable and the Global Shop Solutions team will work with you on whatever you want to do. Great company, great product – it’s a perfect fit for our business.

Mark Bishop

Senior Manager of Manufacturing

About Electronic Power Design, Inc.

EPD is an engineer-to-order electrical systems integrator based in Houston, TX with over 35 years of experience in creating power systems for industries such as data centers, water treatment, marine offshore, dredging and energy.

The Challenge

EPD needed to address critical operational inefficiencies caused by an inflexible and outdated ERP system. Without real-time production visibility or accurate part costing, EPD's engineering and manufacturing teams encountered delays in BOM entry, difficulties in planning and challenges in responding to supply chain disruptions - especially after shutting down their China facility. These gaps impacted their ability to deliver on customer requirements and constrained their growth potential.

The Solution

Recognizing the need for a comprehensive manufacturing ERP, EPD evaluated options and selected Global Shop Solutions for its out-of-the-box capabilities, flexibility and ease of use. According to Mark Bishop, Senior Manager of Manufacturing Planning: "Global Shop Solutions was less complicated than our existing ERP package. It was easier to use, which minimized the learning curve for our employees. It also offered more flexibility than our old system. Most important, Global Shop Solutions offered a complete system out of the box without having to pay for features and capabilities we didn’t want." EPD rapidly leveraged modules for shop floor visibility, job costing, BOM automation and supply chain management. Mark Bishop notes: "With Global Shop Solutions, we now have immediate visibility of our fabricated parts. The ability to see our sheet metal status and costs allows us to plan more effectively, meet customer needs and accurately track costs." The flexible, customizable interface and full suite of modules accelerated EPD’s transition to an integrated, data-driven operation.

The Results

Following implementation, EPD realized tangible improvements in operational efficiency and decision-making. BOM entry time was reduced from over a day to just one hour, and shop floor visibility became immediate. Real-time job costing and inventory tracking enhanced cost control and planning. The ARC portal empowered EPD to customize data access and reporting, supporting continuous improvement. After more than 35 years in business, EPD has positioned itself for continued growth by partnering with Global Shop Solutions to drive manufacturing excellence.