Case Study: Acorn Assembly achieves 95%+ on-time shipping with LYNQ MES

Implementing LYNQ MES helped Acorn Assembly transform operational visibility and performance even in the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic

Acorn Assembly, an electronics manufacturer in Wisconsin, faced significant supply chain and operational disruptions during the Covid-19 pandemic. Relying on manual spreadsheets and a basic ERP system, the company struggled with unpredictable parts sourcing, poor production visibility, and constant schedule changes, leading to low on-time delivery rates. They partnered with vendor LYNQ to implement their MES (Manufacturing Execution System) to bring order to the chaos.

The solution from LYNQ provided a plug-and-play integration with Acorn's ERP, creating a visible and reliable production schedule based on real-time material availability. The results were transformative: within one month, on-time deliveries surged from below 20% to over 85%, eventually reaching over 95%. This was achieved with the same staff, whose morale improved dramatically with stable schedules. LYNQ also enabled proactive customer communication about supply issues and eliminated production bottlenecks.

Acorn Assembly

John Cherry

Director of Engineering and Technology