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Loadmaster Industries ERP Case Study

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Industry

Energy, Oil & Gas

Challenge

Before adopting Global Shop Solutions ERP, Loadmaster Industries managed their complex manufacturing operations with manual spreadsheets and calculations. This led to fragmented data, limited traceability and increased risk of human error. As the company's projects grew in scale and complexity, manual processes became unreliable and hindered their ability to maintain accurate inventory control, manage project costs and meet customer expectations for quality and delivery.

Results

With Global Shop Solutions ERP, Loadmaster Industries achieved real-time visibility into all aspects of manufacturing, from inventory to labor and materials. The company reduced project management inefficiencies, enhanced traceability, and dramatically accelerated inventory reporting - from months to just 20 minutes. The improved data integrity and cost control now support Loadmaster Industries' ability to deliver custom oilfield equipment to the world's largest producers, while maintaining competitiveness and operational excellence.

Key Applications

Inventory, Quality Control, Job Costing Accounting, Accounting, Project Management, Sales

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99%
CUT IN INVENTORY REPORTING
100%
REDUCTION PM INEFFICIENCIES
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Centralized System

The time savings on the inventory information script are phenomenal. All we have to do is enter the range we’re looking for and Global Shop Solutions summarizes the data and prints the report. What used to take months can now be accomplished in minutes!

Andy Mayfield

Head of IT

Loadmaster-Yard

About Loadmaster Industries

Loadmaster Industries is a leading manufacturer of custom offshore oil field equipment, including derricks, masts, bridge rackers and accessories. Based in Broussard, Louisiana, the company operates over 140,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space and serves many of the world’s largest oil producers.  In an industry where quality and traceability are paramount, Loadmaster Industries is ISO 9001 2008, ISO TS 29001, and API Spec 4f, 8C and Q1 certified.

The Challenge

Loadmaster Industries faced mounting operational complexity as its business expanded. With over 140,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space and projects requiring up to 50,000 labor hours over 18 months, the company relied on manual spreadsheets to track inventory, project costs and compliance requirements. This approach resulted in fragmented information, slow traceability and frequent data errors, creating barriers to accurate reporting and efficient project management.

The Solution

Seeking to overcome data management challenges and support continued growth, Loadmaster Industries evaluated ERP solutions capable of integrating all manufacturing processes. After considering several options, the company selected Global Shop Solutions ERP for its flexibility and customization capabilities. According to Andy Mayfield, Head of IT, “What attracted us to Global Shop Solutions was its flexibility and ease of customization.” Implementation enabled Loadmaster Industries to connect project management, inventory control and financial data in a single system tailored to their operational needs. The Global Shop Solutions team provided strong support and guidance throughout the rollout, ensuring a smooth transition and empowering staff to maximize the ERP’s capabilities. Mayfield adds, “Customer service is a huge positive with Global Shop Solutions. They provide the support, system upgrades and guidance you need to help your company grow.”

The Results

Following the ERP deployment, Loadmaster Industries saw transformative results across the organization. Inventory traceability reporting that once took months now requires only 20 minutes, freeing up valuable time for strategic initiatives. Real-time dashboards allow managers to monitor labor and material costs throughout the project lifecycle, improving cost control and accuracy. The integration of all core business processes has reduced the risk of human error and improved compliance. Loadmaster Industries now leverages the power of Global Shop Solutions ERP to deliver large-scale custom projects efficiently, maintaining its reputation as a trusted supplier to the world’s leading oil producers.

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