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Some Companies Do the Impossible

Customer Company Size

SME

Region

America

Country

United States

Product

REALTRAC ERP

Tech Stack

ERP Software

Implementation Scale

Enterprise-wide Deployment

Impact Metrics

Productivity Improvements
Customer Satisfaction
Digital Expertise

Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Oil & Gas

Applicable Functions

Quality Assurance
Business Operation

Use Cases

Predictive Maintenance
Process Control & Optimization

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services
System Integration

About The Customer

Unique Manufacturing is a company based in New Iberia, Louisiana, specializing in producing parts for the oil industry that are considered impossible to make by others. Founded eight years ago by four industry veterans with no initial capital, the company has grown to produce one-of-a-kind parts for deep-sea oil production, some costing over a million dollars. The parts they manufacture are mission-critical elements for large drilling and pipeline operations, requiring absolute precision and timely delivery. Unique Manufacturing prides itself on its ability to deliver perfect parts on time, every time, making them a trusted partner in the oil industry.

The Challenge

Unique Manufacturing faced the challenge of producing mission-critical parts for deep-sea oil production that had to be absolutely perfect and delivered on time. The parts they produce are essential for large drilling and pipeline operations, and any delay in delivery could result in significant financial losses. The company needed a way to manage scheduling and their production process to meet these critical deadlines and ensure flawless quality control.

The Solution

To address their quality and delivery demands, Unique Manufacturing implemented REALTRAC Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. This software helps them manage every detail of their operations, from job scheduling to tracking projects from raw materials to finished parts. The ERP system provides complete visibility on projects, allowing the management team to access all necessary information at any time. This has enabled Unique Manufacturing to pass quality audits like API Q1, ISO9001, and IS0/TS 29001 on their first attempt, thanks to the comprehensive documentation available in the ERP software. The software also helped solve productivity issues by eliminating time clocks and relying on employee log-in features to track time, thereby reducing unproductive hours.

Operational Impact

REALTRAC ERP software provides complete visibility on projects, allowing the management team to access all necessary information at any time.
The ERP system enabled Unique Manufacturing to pass quality audits like API Q1, ISO9001, and IS0/TS 29001 on their first attempt.
The software helped solve productivity issues by eliminating time clocks and relying on employee log-in features to track time, reducing unproductive hours.
The ERP system supports quality control and on-time delivery, which are critical for Unique Manufacturing's operations.
The software has made Unique Manufacturing 'lawyer-proof' by providing complete documentation to prove the quality of their manufactured parts.

Quantitative Benefit

The first machined part produced by Unique Manufacturing was a $200 pin, and today they produce parts that can cost over a million dollars.
The company has grown at double-digit rates since implementing the ERP software.