Case Studies

When Hydrogen Sports started seeing routine inventory miscounts in their procurement process, they realized that spreadsheet-based inventory control had become a major efficiency bottleneck. What followed was the implementation of a manufacturing ERP system.

Computer hardware manufacturer Exacta Technologies needed software to support their growth while building increasingly complex products and processes. “Since we started using MRPeasy, we have achieved over 100% growth in revenue,” says Chris Landen, Chief Operations Officer.

The Kirkpatrick Group, a Texas-based industrial manufacturer specializing in high-performance wire rope lubrication systems, reduced order fulfillment times by up to 90% after modernizing its production and inventory management system. 

York Cocoa Works’ manual planning tools could not keep pace with its ambitions, so the team decided to implement an ERP designed for small manufacturers. “It has enabled us to become much more efficient in our use of resources and deliver in a more timely manner,” says Sophie Jewett, Founder. 

For UK-based sauna manufacturer Oceanic Saunas, upgrading the production system with new manufacturing software has brought tangible benefits to sales, shop floor operations, visibility, and finances.

Bradenham Preformed Wood Components realized that the inefficiency of administrative tasks was bogging them down and decided to implement a manufacturing ERP. “Even though it’s still relatively new, the benefits are already incredible,” says Tony Green, Founder.

When Judy and David Blumhorst acquired Cruising Design International, it was meant as their low-stress retirement business. However, without proper production management, putting out fires became the daily norm. Thankfully, the duo decided to implement MRP software early on.

Simon Cohen, Founder of Australian IT consultancy Cohesis, has made it his mission to help manufacturers ditch unsustainable systems for those that support growth, not impede it. “Without accurate data, they can’t plan production or ensure profitability,” he says.

When KCL Manufacturing’s ERP provider hiked prices by 900%, they decided to find a more reliable software partner. “Essential features got turned into paid add-ons, which raised our costs by 900%. It felt like a bait and switch,” says Jonathan Greenwald, VP of Operations and Manufacturing.