{"id":23049,"date":"2026-09-22T06:27:13","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T06:27:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/?p=23049"},"modified":"2026-09-22T06:29:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T06:29:36","slug":"success-story-cenmac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/success-story-cenmac\/","title":{"rendered":"Manufacturers Should Do This Sooner Rather Than Later, Says Precision Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. \u201cI couldn\u2019t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,\u201d says Jason Ford, Founder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/cenmac-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"cenmac\" class=\"wp-image-23050\" 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visibility, fragmented workflows, reliance on spreadsheets and manual tracking\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    <strong>Why MRPeasy:<\/strong> Manufacturing functionality, ease of use\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    <strong>Implementation:<\/strong> 2\u20133 weeks, self-implemented\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    <strong>Key functions:<\/strong> CRM, manufacturing orders, purchasing, inventory management, job management, shop floor time tracking, document management, user permissions, and Xero integration\n  <\/p>\n\n  <p>\n    <strong>Results:<\/strong> Structured quote-to-shipping workflows, centralized production information, less reliance on paperwork and spreadsheets, easier access to job information across the team, and a scalable foundation for growth\n  <\/p>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #343333;color:#343333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #343333;color:#343333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/success-story-cenmac\/#From_precision_engineering_to_precision_instrumentation\" >From precision engineering to precision instrumentation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/success-story-cenmac\/#Spreadsheets_and_accounting_software_became_an_obstacle\" >Spreadsheets and accounting software became an obstacle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/success-story-cenmac\/#An_early_implementation_to_accommodate_growth\" >An early implementation to accommodate growth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/success-story-cenmac\/#Achieving_clear_workflows_without_complicating_things\" >Achieving clear workflows without complicating things<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/success-story-cenmac\/#Growth_feels_unimaginable_without_a_proper_system\" >Growth feels unimaginable without a proper system<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_precision_engineering_to_precision_instrumentation\"><\/span>From precision engineering to precision instrumentation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cenmac.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Centreline Machining (CENMAC)<\/a> is an Australian precision engineering and instrumentation company serving industries such as food, mining, and industrial processing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded in 2018 as a CNC machining operation, CENMAC has evolved into an expanding manufacturing business that, alongside its machining work, manufactures its own line of temperature instruments, pressure gauges, diaphragm seals, pressure transmitters, analytical equipment, pH and conductivity instruments, and flow meters for customers who need reliable measurement and monitoring equipment for demanding production environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spreadsheets_and_accounting_software_became_an_obstacle\"><\/span>Spreadsheets and accounting software became an obstacle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the beginning, CENMAC\u2019s work has required close control over quoting, job costing, materials, production orders, and delivery dates. Ford realized early on that he needed a system to bring these workflows together in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWhen it was just me, it was spreadsheets,\u201d says Jason Ford, Founder. \u201cI also used Xero, which is good for sending invoices and quotes, but it lacks on the manufacturing side.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ford also recalls needing a better way to assess whether each project was profitable. The details behind each job \u2013 the time spent, materials used, and true production cost \u2013 were difficult to track with spreadsheets and memory alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI couldn\u2019t keep track of costs. Whenever a repeat job came in, I needed to know whether the previous price was still good,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ford began searching for a system to support the manufacturing side of the business. After trying out a few options, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MRPeasy<\/a> stood out for its balance of powerful functionality and user-friendliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI used it, it was easy, and it made sense to me compared to other systems that were a bit clunky or a bit basic,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_early_implementation_to_accommodate_growth\"><\/span>An early implementation to accommodate growth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ford implemented MRPeasy while CENMAC was still a one-man company, before the wider team came on board. This gave him time to build the system around the company\u2019s actual needs, starting with the essentials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI reckon I had MRPeasy up and running in 2-3 weeks,\u201d he states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That early adoption gave CENMAC a foundation it could grow with. Instead of waiting until spreadsheets became unmanageable, the company introduced a system while its processes were still simple enough to structure properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Achieving_clear_workflows_without_complicating_things\"><\/span>Achieving clear workflows without complicating things<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With MRPeasy, CENMAC integrated several core workflows into a single system. The team uses it for CRM, manufacturing orders, purchasing, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/inventory-tracking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">inventory tracking<\/a>, job management, and Xero integration. Instead of relying on paperwork, spreadsheets, or separate systems, the business now has a clear process for fulfilling orders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThere\u2019s a flow from quote to order confirmation to production to shipping, which has helped us a lot,\u201d Ford says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MRPeasy has also made it easier for different team members to access the information they need. Shop floor employees use the system to clock time, view drawings, add setup notes, and attach supporting information through Google Drive. This means production knowledge can be built up inside the system rather than sitting in one person\u2019s head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cBy the time the job is done, I can just confirm it, and then it goes to shipping,\u201d Ford says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because each team member only needs to use the parts of the system relevant to their role, CENMAC has been able to introduce MRPeasy without overwhelming the shop floor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019ve got permissions set up to keep the noise away from people who don\u2019t need to see certain parts of the system,\u201d Ford says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growth_feels_unimaginable_without_a_proper_system\"><\/span>Growth feels unimaginable without a proper system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking back, Ford thinks it would have been much harder for CENMAC to reach its current size without a manufacturing system in place. By implementing MRPeasy early, the company created a foundation that could support more part numbers, more routings, more work orders, and a growing team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI couldn\u2019t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,\u201d he says. \u201cThere would be too much paperwork, too many spreadsheets, and too many things getting lost or forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For manufacturers still relying on spreadsheets, Jason\u2019s main advice is to put a proper system in place before the business becomes too complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI\u2019d say do it sooner rather than later because it is easier when you\u2019re small,\u201d he says. \u201cWe\u2019ve now got thousands of columns, routes, and part numbers. Back when I started, there were maybe 10. When you only have a small number of part numbers or a small number of people, it\u2019s much easier.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>You may also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mrpeasy.com\/blog\/success-story-navitas-circuit-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Navitas Built a Multi-Million Circuit Protection Brand from a Garage Startup<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Australian precision engineering and industrial instrumentation company CENMAC implemented ERP software when it was still a one-man operation. \u201cI couldn\u2019t imagine us growing to this size without MRPeasy,\u201d says Jason Ford, 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