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Jan 2021

Epicor ERP Case Study – Metal-Tech Partners

Founded in 1992, Metal-Tech Partners (MTP) has rapidly grown from a supplier of telecommunications products to a multi-million-dollar

Founded in 1992, Metal-Tech Partners (MTP) has rapidly grown from a supplier of telecommunications products to a multi-million-dollar business providing custom manufactured and fabricated parts and services to the international telecom industry. This includes meeting exacting specifications for thousands of products ranging from racks, bays, and cabinets to pipe stands and support grids.

Success Highlights

Challenges

Lead the industry with high-quality products provided at the lowest possible costs and with the fastest turnaround times

Solution

Epicor® ERP Cloud

Benefits

Operate more efficiently by accessing production information on a daily or even hourly basis
Can track and review the time spent by every employee on projects
Eliminated paper trails so workers can focus on production
Better inventory control and prediction of shortages before supplies are depleted

About Encompass Solutions

Encompass Solutions is a business and software consulting firm that specializes in ERP systems, EDI, and Managed Services support for Manufacturers and Distributors. Serving small and medium-sized businesses since 2001, Encompass modernizes operations and automates processes for hundreds of customers across the globe. Whether undertaking full-scale implementation, integration, and renovation of existing systems, Encompass provides a specialized approach to every client’s needs. By identifying customer requirements and addressing them with the right solutions, we ensure our clients are equipped to match the pace of the Industry.

Jan 2021

Epicor ERP Case Study – Solarvest Holdings Berhad

Solarvest Holdings Berhad is one of the market leaders in Malaysia’s nascent but growing solar photovoltaic energy industry.

Solarvest Holdings Berhad is one of the market leaders in Malaysia’s nascent but growing solar photovoltaic energy industry. Since its founding in 2012, the company has established itself as a household name in the residential solar business but has since expanded its commercial/industrial and utility-scale segments. Once a four-man company, Solarvest has grown into an impressive mid-sized business—they currently manage a staff of about 180 people and in 2018, the company raked in RM112 million in revenue.

Solarvest operates in the solar industry’s Engineering, Procurement Construction & Commissioning (EPCC) segment, and has become well-known for its capabilities across a whole range of project sizes. The company’s agile and experienced team has been involved in building not just large-scale infrastructure for commercial clients, but also smaller solar plants for residential homes. Solarvest provides end-to-end expertise in engineering and project managing clients’ projects, as well as round-the-clock customer support.

Success Highlights

Challenges

Managing a diverse range of offerings and operations
Working with many different market segments, using several different platforms
Trying to remain cost-effective, whilst being flexible to keep up with market needs

Benefits

Processes are more streamlined, with information easier to communicate
The entire companies information databases were digitized and brought onto a single platform
Reduce operational bottlenecks and mitigate the risk of human error
Boost productivity, resulting in taking on more projects

Solution

Epicor® ERP

About Encompass Solutions

Jan 2021

Epicor ERP Case Study – Maxweld and Braze

Founded in 1970, Maxweld and Braze is the wholesale division of the Weldamax Group. It began as a

Founded in 1970, Maxweld and Braze is the wholesale division of the Weldamax Group. It began as a wholesale supplier of safety wear for the welding industry. But gradually expanded to include a full range of welding equipment and consumables backed by warranties, a local service center, and customer training.

High production costs in the USA and Europe meant new suppliers had to be found in the East. However, this brought further challenges in managing procurement, stock, and production, whilst ensuring optimum customer service.

Success Highlights

Challenges

Required standardized data management throughout the Weldamax group
Old systems were not integrated and lacked transparency
Needed more control over inventory
The inability to forecast sales and manage to purchase accurately resulted in incorrect inventory purchasing and holding
Fluctuating Rand v. US Dollar exchange rate

Solution

Epicor ERP

Benefits

Streamlines operations by integrating internal processes
Ensures all areas of the business are transparent
Helps to establish processes and systems within the group

About Encompass Solutions

Jan 2021

Epicor ERP Case Study – Southco

In the age of the fourth industrial revolution—known as Industry 4.0—digital technologies are linking physical and digital worlds.

In the age of the fourth industrial revolution—known as Industry 4.0—digital technologies are linking physical and digital worlds. Southco—an English manufacturer of engineered access hardware solutions, such as entry door latches and locks—began its global digital transformation journey over 10 years ago. Epicor Advanced MES, formerly Mattec manufacturing execution software (MES), is embedded right at the heart of its manufacturing facility, linking with other smart technologies and business systems to exchange information.

Success Highlights

Challenges

Transform a traditional manufacturing business into a smart operation using Industry 4.0 technologies
Improve operational effectiveness
Optimize product quality control

Solution

Epicor® Advanced MES, formerly Mattec MES

Benefits

Improved assembly bench utilization by 40%
Increased Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
Reduced manual data entry
Increased accuracy and productivity
Made critical data for decision-making available anytime, anywhere, from any screen

About Encompass Solutions

Jan 2021

Epicor ERP Case Study – Rainier Industries

Rainier Industries launched its e-commerce site in late 2017 to modernize customer orders. The manufacturer of custom-built shade,

Epicor ERP Case Study – Rainier Industries

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Rainier Industries launched its e-commerce site in late 2017 to modernize customer orders. The manufacturer of custom-built shade, shelter, and art displays—like “The Canyon” overhead art at Salt Lake City International Airport pictured here—got a lot more than it expected online.