Client Overview
Precision Metalworks Inc. is a mid-sized, family-owned manufacturer of high-tolerance metal components for the industrial machinery sector. With 150 employees and a reputation for quality, they were facing significant growth challenges due to outdated planning processes and a lack of real-time shop floor visibility.
The Problem
The company relied on a series of complex, disconnected spreadsheets and a legacy accounting system to manage their entire operation. This resulted in frequent production bottlenecks, expedited shipping costs to meet deadlines, and excess capital tied up in raw material inventory "just in case." They were unable to accurately predict production capacity or provide reliable lead times to their growing customer base.
Key Challenges
- Inaccurate inventory counts leading to surprise stockouts of critical materials.
- Lack of real-time visibility into job progress on the shop floor.
- Difficulty in prioritizing work orders, leading to inefficient machine utilization.
- Manual data entry that was both time-consuming and prone to errors.
Our Solution
ArionERP partnered with Precision Metalworks to implement a comprehensive, phased rollout of our AI-enhanced ERP, focusing first on the highest-impact areas:
- MRP & Inventory Management: We deployed our core Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and inventory modules, digitizing their entire stock and integrating it with procurement. Barcode scanning was implemented to ensure real-time accuracy.
- Advanced Planning & Scheduling (APS): Our APS module replaced their spreadsheets, providing a dynamic, visual production schedule that optimized machine and labor resources based on material availability and order deadlines.
- Shop Floor Data Collection: Tablets were deployed on the shop floor, allowing operators to log job start/stop times, material consumption, and quality checks directly into ArionERP, providing management with live progress updates.
- AI-Powered Demand Forecasting: After establishing a baseline of historical data, we activated our AI forecasting module to analyze sales trends and seasonality, providing more accurate predictions to guide purchasing and production planning.
"ArionERP didn't just sell us software; they delivered a full operational upgrade. For the first time, we have complete visibility from the shop floor to the balance sheet. Our on-time delivery rate is the highest it's ever been."








