Case Study: Metal Essence achieves lean, just-in-time manufacturing with SYSPRO ERP Software

Metal Essence Achieves Lean Manufacturing Model with SYSPRO Software

Metal Essence, a Sanford, Fla. precision metals and plastics fabricator serving electronics, automotive, medical and aerospace markets, needed better office systems to meet customer documentation, traceability and EDI requirements as it grew. To secure repeat business and support just-in-time automotive customers, the company evaluated and selected SYSPRO ERP Software — a modular, integrated enterprise solution that offered EDI support and scalability.

SYSPRO ERP Software was implemented to provide real-time data for job scheduling, purchasing and inventory control, enabling Metal Essence to adopt a true lean manufacturing model with same‑day material ordering and minimal inventory. The SYSPRO solution improved throughput and shortened lead times, streamlined purchasing and made the system easy to use without a full‑time IT staff; Metal Essence grew from about $300,000 in revenue at implementation to approaching $10 million and 75 employees, expanded to a 35,000 sq. ft. plant, and significantly increased profitability and production efficiency.

Metal Essence

Yvonne Stimac

Operations Manager