Case Study: PAA Automation achieves full cloud manufacturing visibility, 100% traceability, and cost-effective ERP with Cetec ERP

PAA Automation - Customer Case Study

PAA Automation, a multi-entity engineering company and lab automation integrator with locations in Colorado Springs and the U.K., had cycled through four-plus ERP transitions on legacy platforms like Microsoft Dynamics and Epicor and needed an integrated, easy-to-use manufacturing system. PAA self-implemented the Cetec ERP cloud manufacturing ERP system to replace fragmented tools and bring CRM, engineering, production, service, and financials into one platform.

Cetec ERP delivered a single, low-cost ($40/user/month) cloud solution covering CRM, PLM/BOM revision control, MRP/material planning, multi-level production, mobile warehouse/shop-floor scanning, RMAs/warranty/serial tracking, full traceability, and accounting. The result was a fully online business with paperless warehousing, improved production visibility (MES war boards), end-to-end commission and service workflows, 100% product traceability and 100% actual costing for true build costs, and streamlined project billing—demonstrating Cetec ERP’s ease of use, lower cost, and measurable operational improvements.

PAA Automation

Michael Barnes

General Manager