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RK Mechanical, Inc. ERP Case Study

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Industry

Electrical

Challenge

RK, a Denver-based contractor and fabricator with over 50 years of industry experience, faced significant challenges in managing labor and production costs across two locations, four business units and seven shops. The use of disparate management systems created fragmented data, complicating efforts to maintain accurate labor tracking, production cost analysis and effective scheduling. Integrating information from hundreds of work orders and multiple software platforms resulted in inefficiencies and hindered the ability to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Results

Following the implementation of Global Shop Solutions ERP software, RK realized transformative improvements in manufacturing operations. The company achieved standardized data management, enhanced labor tracking and increased process efficiency. Key outcomes included a 30% reduction in inventory carrying costs, a 50% boost in on-time delivery, 400% faster data retrieval and a 50% reduction in scheduling time. Payroll processing time decreased by 90% and overall company growth accelerated by 20%, positioning RK for continued success and scalability.

Key Applications

Inventory, Advanced Planning & Scheduling, Shop Floor Data Collection, HR & Payroll, Paperless, Shop Management

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30%
Lower Inventory Carrying Costs
50%
Boost In On-Time Delivery
400%
Faster Data Retrieval
20%
Overall Company Growth

Global Shop Solutions offers a broad scope of shop floor and business functions that cover all the bases. When people ask me if the software can do something, 99% of the time I say yes.

Randy Renwand

Production Engineer/Global Shop Solutions Administrator

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About RK

RK is a Denver, Colorado-based contractor and fabricator with over 50 years of experience in plumbing, mechanical, process piping, HVAC sheet metal, structural steel, energy services and water treatment systems. The company operates multiple business units and production facilities.

The Challenge

RK operates multiple business units and production facilities, each with its own management system. This fragmented approach made it difficult to accurately capture labor and production costs, especially as the company managed hundreds of work orders across different locations. The lack of standardized data integration and process consistency led to inefficient workflows, delayed information retrieval and increased operational costs. Leadership recognized the need for a comprehensive solution to unify data, improve visibility and empower better decision-making at every level.

The Solution

After evaluating its operational challenges, RK sought a robust manufacturing ERP platform capable of integrating data from varied sources, standardizing processes and supporting growth. The team selected Global Shop Solutions ERP software due to its comprehensive shop floor management, real-time labor tracking and advanced customization features. "Even though we’re only utilizing Global Shop Solutions in a few areas, it gives us the ability to integrate data from dozens of different sources into one system and process that data in a standardized manner," shared Randy Renwand, Production Engineer and Global Shop Solutions Administrator at RK. The solution’s broad scope of business functions and capacity for tailored integrations provided RK  with the flexibility and power needed to address their complex requirements. RK leveraged these capabilities to consolidate information, improve labor tracking and accelerate data-driven operations.

The Results

The deployment of Global Shop Solutions ERP software brought measurable results to RK's manufacturing environment. Inventory carrying costs fell by 30%, on-time delivery rates increased by 50% and scheduling time was reduced by half. Data retrieval processes became 400% faster, enabling managers to access critical information quickly. Payroll processing time decreased by 90% and the company reported a 20% growth in overall business performance. The ability to customize the platform was a key driver of ongoing success, as highlighted by Renwand: "The customization features can’t be beat. And the company constantly upgrades the software. By staying on the cutting edge of software development, they make it easier for us to stay current in our own industry and better serve our customers." With integrated shop floor software and real-time data visibility, RK is now well-positioned to meet evolving industry demands and deliver superior results for its clients.

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