P&S Machining and Fabrication ERP Case Study

The Challenge

P&S Machining and Fabrication managed complex manufacturing operations using handwritten job tickets, punch timecards and manual inventory logs. As the business expanded rapidly in the late 1980s, these methods led to growing inefficiencies, delayed access to critical job cost data and difficulties connecting labor and material expenses to specific projects. These challenges limited operational visibility, hindered accurate profitability analysis and made timely reporting increasingly difficult, threatening the company’s ability to scale successfully.

The Solution

To address these limitations, P&S Machining and Fabrication sought an integrated ERP software solution capable of automating manufacturing processes and delivering real-time insights. After evaluating options, they selected Global Shop Solutions for its comprehensive capabilities and adaptability to their manufacturing environment. According to Mike Scoggins, President and General Manager: “Global Shop Solutions made a huge difference right off the bat simply by tying all that information together and making it automatic through the system. It allowed us to speed up virtually every process by eliminating our handwritten documentation. And for the first time, we had real visibility into what was happening on the shop floor.” The software’s flexibility enabled them to customize workcenters and screens, achieving a tailored fit for their workflow. Seamless customer support was another decisive factor: “Plus, they consistently offer great service and support. When we call in with a problem, we don’t get an answering machine saying ‘please hold, your call #50 in line,’ and we don’t wait three months to get an answer. Most of the time we can WebX with a customer support rep and get an answer on the spot. If not, they work on it and quickly get back to us with a resolution. With Global Shop Solutions, we know we’ll get the support we need, when we need it.”

The Results

Following implementation, P&S Machining and Fabrication achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and data visibility. Manual paperwork was eliminated and data entry was automated, enabling real-time job tracking and accurate cost analysis. Inventory control improved markedly, as highlighted by a $50,000 inventory increase through digital tracking and labeling. Monthly profitability analysis became more precise, supporting better management decisions. The ERP system also enhanced customer communications; as Mike Scoggins shared, “When a prospective customer walks in our door, the first thing we talk about isn’t our high-tech machines or the hundreds of thousand of dollars we spend on ISO, AS and quality equipment. It’s Global Shop Solutions. We take them over to a machine, pick up the job router and say, ‘This is what we do on labor performance. This shows us the cost of operations from materials to heat-treating to plating to machining.’” With more than 50 years in business, a facility spanning 50,000 square feet, and customer relationships lasting over 25 years, P&S Machining and Fabrication leveraged Global Shop Solutions ERP software to deliver transparency, robust cost controls and ongoing operational excellence.