Getting the Most Out of Enterprise Resource Planning with DELMIAWorks ERP
Customer Company Size
Mid-size Company
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- DELMIAWorks ERP
Tech Stack
- Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Healthcare & Hospitals
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Procurement
Use Cases
- Manufacturing System Automation
- Inventory Management
Services
- System Integration
- Training
About The Customer
Thogus Products Company is a family-owned, custom plastic injection-molder and contract manufacturer based in Avon Lake, Ohio. Founded in 1950, the company operates 24/7 and offers just-in-time deliveries. Thogus is known for its injection-molding expertise, helping clients choose the right types of plastic for their products, make tooling and mold transfer decisions, and even manufacture custom fittings when necessary. The company also produces its own proprietary line of plastic tube and hose fittings for low-pressure applications. Thogus serves customers in a variety of industries and is committed to creating lasting partnerships with clients and supply chain partners.
The Challenge
Thogus Products Company, a custom plastic injection-molder and contract manufacturer, was facing a changing business environment. The company's focus was shifting from automotive parts to a diverse product mix from various industries. This shift required improved access to and availability of critical business and production operational data, increased productivity, reduced data storage costs, and support for growth. The company's previous data system was not used properly, leading to bloated data storage costs and unreliable information. The company needed a system that would eliminate waste, simplify processes, and provide real-time insights into all manufacturing operations.
The Solution
To address its challenges, Thogus implemented the DELMIAWorks enterprise resource planning (ERP) system from Dassault Systèmes in 2021. The system includes modules for ERP, Quality Management, Document Control, Forecasting, Tooling Management, Preventive Maintenance (MRO– Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul), RealTime Production Monitoring, and Warehouse Management. The DELMIAWorks ERP system was chosen because it is specifically designed for injection molding, machining, production, and manufacturing-services-based enterprises. It provides accurate information on inventories and production operations as well as business and financial information. The implementation of the system was made mandatory for all employees and they were trained on how to use it.
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