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Masaba, Inc. ERP Case Study

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Industry

Machine Building

Challenge

Masaba faced persistent challenges due to underutilization of their ERP system, stemming from employee resistance and limited management engagement. This led to inefficient inventory management, unreliable job costing and a dependence on manual, error-prone processes. The company struggled to maintain accurate inventory tracking, manage material costs and precisely capture labor and project expenses, all of which hindered operational efficiency and limited their ability to scale.

Results

By fully embracing Global Shop Solutions ERP, Masaba realized a $400,000 reduction in inventory, achieved more precise job costing and significantly reduced the time required to generate bills of materials and work orders. The company now benefits from enhanced visibility, immediate access to real-time data and well-coordinated operations across their 210,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility. These improvements have positioned Masaba to support ongoing growth, deliver competitive pricing and maintain high standards of quality and service.

Key Applications

Inventory, Shop Floor Data Collection, Job Costing Accounting, Bill of Materials, Estimating & Quoting, Order Management, Sales, Shipping, Tailored ERP

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$400K
Reduction In Inventory
100%
Real-Time Visibility
100%
Software Adoption

The software offers robust features and capabilities, yet it’s very user-friendly. All the modules are well integrated, so you can get amazing amounts of information without having to jump from one screen to another. Of the five different ERP systems I have used in a production environment, Global Shop Solutions ERP software is by far the best.

Justin Sievers

Purchasing Manager

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About Masaba

Masaba, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Vermillion, South Dakota, manufactures industrial material handling and conveying equipment for industries including mining, aggregate, agriculture, industrial, power plant, pulp, paper and wood chips. Operating out of a 210,000 square foot facility, Masaba specializes in tough, durable custom equipment designed for demanding environments worldwide. Tough, durable and built to last, Masaba equipment can be found in large quarries around the globe, including in sub-zero temperatures above the Arctic Circle

The Challenge

Masaba encountered significant inefficiencies in its manufacturing processes. Despite having an ERP system in place, employee reluctance and lack of management backing resulted in the software being underutilized. This created persistent challenges in tracking inventory, controlling material costs and accurately recording labor and project expenses. Manual processes dominated daily operations, making it difficult to scale, optimize costs or ensure reliable data for decision-making in a highly demanding industrial environment.

The Solution

Recognizing the need for a fully integrated, user-friendly ERP solution, Masaba revisited its approach to enterprise resource planning and committed to deploying Global Shop Solutions ERP across its operations. The decision was driven by the platform’s robust functionality, seamless integration and ease of use - critical for an environment with complex manufacturing requirements. According to Justin Sievers, Purchasing Manager at Masaba: "We’re now using Global Shop Solutions for everything from sourcing and inventory management through production and shipping/receiving. Everyone is on board with using the software, and we’re starting to see the results management expected when they purchased it." The intuitive navigation and consolidated modules allowed for faster adoption by staff, while reliable technical support further ensured successful implementation. Masaba leveraged the ERP’s real-time data capabilities to optimize inventory management, improve sourcing and gain accurate insights into every job’s true cost.

The Results

Following full implementation of Global Shop Solutions ERP, Masaba achieved a $400,000 reduction in inventory, supporting both cost savings and better space utilization within its facility. Improved integration enabled more accurate and timely job costing, allowing the business to deliver competitive quotes and understand true project profitability. "Global Shop Solutions allows us to more accurately capture all our actual costs. We can do a better job of quoting similar projects in our market, and we can be more competitive in our pricing knowing what an actual project yielded in terms of profit or loss," said Justin Sievers. The company also experienced significant time savings in creating bills of materials and work orders, supported by the ability to manage over 12,000 components with real-time data visibility. As a result, Masaba is well-positioned for future growth, improved competitiveness and ongoing operational excellence.

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