Case Study: Thomas Broadbent & Sons achieves streamlined complex-project quoting, order-to-delivery cost visibility and 50% fewer admin keystrokes with WinMan ERP

WinMan helps streamline processes for complex engineering projects

Thomas Broadbent & Sons, based in Huddersfield, manufactures bespoke industrial centrifuges for global clients and faced complex engineered-to-order projects with long lead times, multi-level bills of materials, and a need for accurate quotations and cost visibility. To address these challenges they implemented WinMan ERP, including WinMan Projects and Divisions/Site controls, to manage estimates, jobs and procurement across large, safety-critical builds.

WinMan ERP provided a Work Breakdown Structure, a Jobs module, MRP-driven purchase/works order suggestions, and a built-in cost-to-complete report, plus site/divisional stock controls to segregate spares and contract parts. The solution gave real-time order-to-delivery cost visibility, improved planning around long lead times, and streamlined administration — cutting keystrokes by more than 50% — while delivering an early-warning cost-to-complete capability relied on by the directors.

Thomas Broadbent & Sons

Simon Broadbent

Managing Director