Case Study: IONICS Mass Spectrometry Group, Inc. achieves cost control, shorter lead times and improved inventory forecasting with Epicor

Managing Costs, Shortening Lead Times and Meeting Customer Demand with Epicor

IONICS Mass Spectrometry Group, based in Bolton, Ontario, designs and manufactures mass spectrometers such as the compact 3Q Molecular Analyzer. Facing a critical product launch with nearly 12,000 parts and no formal ERP/MRP (relying on spreadsheets), the company needed integrated supply‑chain planning and engineering change control that could manage inventory, revisions, and scale with future growth.

IONICS selected Epicor 9 with partner Six S Partners and completed a four‑month staged implementation of MRP, engineering revision control, QA, purchasing and inventory modules. The system delivered real‑time planning, improved forecasting and suggested purchase orders, greater inventory visibility, shorter lead times and immediate shop‑floor benefits — while providing a long‑term platform to add CRM, sales and finance capabilities as needed.

IONICS Mass Spectrometry Group Inc.

Vince Hamilton

Vice Presiden, Operations, IONICS Mass Spectrometry Group