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Vonberg Valve, Inc. ERP Case Study

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Industry

Metal Fabrication

Challenge

Vonberg faced operational challenges due to a legacy custom ERP system that lacked integration, automated quality tracking and real-time data visibility. Manual processes dominated critical workflows, resulting in excessive paperwork, inefficient handling of outside processing, limited traceability for manufactured components and slow access to support. These issues restricted operational agility and hindered production efficiency.

Results

After implementing Global Shop Solutions ERP software, Vonberg achieved a 50% reduction in both processing time and paperwork for outside processing, cut manual processes in half and gained immediate access to support resources. The fully integrated system delivered quality control and traceability, real-time work-in-progress monitoring and improved data-driven decision-making, leading to a more efficient and agile manufacturing environment.

Key Applications

Inventory, Advanced Planning & Scheduling, Quality Control, Dashboards, Order Management, Shop Management, Tailored ERP

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50%
Faster Receiving
50%
Reduction In Paperwork
100%
Real-Time Visibility

The integration of data in Global Shop Solutions helps everyone work more efficiently. Combine that with the flexibility of the system to adapt to our unique needs and the system is literally transforming the way we do business.

Justin Levon

Applications Engineering Manager

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About Vonberg

Vonberg, based in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, designs and manufactures custom hydraulic valves for various industries, including lift trucks, hospital beds, mobile equipment and commercial kitchen equipment. The company specializes in vertically moving machinery and maintains a dedicated model shop for fast prototyping and testing.

The Challenge

Prior to deploying Global Shop Solutions ERP software, Vonberg relied on a custom ERP solution that could not keep pace with modern manufacturing demands. The lack of integration forced teams to perform extensive manual data processing, which led to large volumes of paperwork and inefficient handling of outside processing. Quality tracking and traceability were limited, making it difficult to audit or optimize workflows. Support for the existing system was slow and cumbersome, further impeding progress. These obstacles made it challenging for Vonberg to maintain the high standards required for their custom hydraulic valve production.

The Solution

Vonberg evaluated several ERP options to replace its outdated system, seeking a flexible, comprehensive solution that could adapt to its make-to-order business model. According to Levon, "The lack of integration required a lot of manual data processing. Global Shop Solutions offered a robust package with a high degree of flexibility – a key factor due to our make-to-order business model and offered the support we were looking for." Once Global Shop Solutions ERP was selected, the company began to leverage its integrated modules for production, quality control, purchasing, planning and scheduling. The transition eliminated duplicate paperwork, as described by Levon: "As soon as we went live with Global Shop Solutions, the ‘pink’ copies went away completely. Now, the work order is the only piece of paper that goes with each job. This has dramatically reduced our manual processes and eliminated a lot of unnecessary paper." The built-in help function and immediate support access were also standout features: "If you have a question about what you’re doing in Global Shop Solutions, simply right-click on ‘help’ and a screen will pop up with a detailed explanation. I use the help function on a daily basis to answer questions for myself and for others. It’s especially helpful for reviewing operations that you don’t perform on a daily basis."

The Results

With Global Shop Solutions ERP software, Vonberg realized measurable improvements across its operations. Paperwork and processing time for outside processing were both reduced by 50% and manual processes were cut in half. Immediate access to system support enhanced user productivity and troubleshooting efficiency. Integrated quality control and traceability empowered staff to monitor and improve manufacturing processes in real time, while the unified data environment enabled smarter, faster decision-making.

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