Magnus Precision Manufacturing, Inc. ERP Case Study

The Challenge

Magnus faced growing demands for quality, traceability and timely delivery. However, their reliance on basic accounting software and spreadsheets for shop floor control led to manual data entry, frequent errors and silos between departments. These limitations made it difficult to accurately track jobs, manage inventory and maintain high on-time delivery standards. As Controller Diane Mays recalled, “Locating inventory was nearly impossible. My second week on the job I found myself crawling over pallet racks looking for parts, and that’s when I said ‘Never again!’” Inefficient processes contributed to high scrap and rework rates, challenging Magnus to meet customer expectations in competitive markets.

The Solution

Recognizing the need for a unified, flexible system, Magnus evaluated solutions that could address the demands of their complex, high-mix manufacturing environment. The team selected Global Shop Solutions ERP software for its robust planning and scheduling, advanced inventory management, real-time shop floor data collection and seamless integration with financial operations. Global Shop Solutions’ flexible ERP quickly demonstrated its value, as Magnus gained end-to-end visibility into jobs and inventory. As Diane Mays noted, “APS gives us complete visibility of where every job is on the shop floor. At any time we can see if a job isn’t progressing like it’s supposed to and take appropriate action.” The system’s adaptability meant Magnus could customize workflows and reporting to fit evolving business needs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Mays added, “Global Shop Solutions is an amazingly flexible ERP system. If our business ever changes or we have something new come in, I’m confident the software can handle it for us.”

The Results

With Global Shop Solutions ERP in place, Magnus realized dramatic improvements in operational efficiency and data integrity. The company achieved 99.9% inventory accuracy, a 65% reduction in physical inventory labor and a 30% boost in on-time delivery performance. Physical inventory counts, previously a frequent and labor-intensive task, are now required only once per year. Real-time process visibility has led to faster identification and correction of production issues, reducing scrap and rework. The ability to close accounting books in a single day has significantly improved financial oversight and audit readiness. Magnus’ experience highlights the power of manufacturing ERP to drive measurable gains in productivity, quality and customer satisfaction in complex manufacturing environments.