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Alloy Polymers Finds Formula for Success in Sage ERP X3
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Chemicals
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Procurement
Use Cases
- Manufacturing System Automation
Services
- System Integration
- Training
The Challenge
Alloy Polymers, a market leader in the thermoplastics industry, required a process manufacturing solution that could accommodate its unique compounding operation. The company's production model differs from many process manufacturers as it does not manage the formulas or supply the raw ingredients; instead, its customers do. Many ERP applications do not offer the flexibility needed to manage this production model effectively and efficiently. The company also wanted a manufacturing and financial application that was customizable, quick to implement, scalable, and cost-effective to implement and maintain.
About The Customer
Alloy Polymers, Inc. is a market leader in the thermoplastics industry, specializing in value-added compounding services and solutions. Founded in 1982, the company is trusted by chemical and plastics processing companies across a broad range of industries to produce products that meet their unique specifications. Alloy Polymers has four American plants and one in India, generating a compounding capacity in excess of half a billion pounds annually. The company's unique business model involves producing products to each client’s unique specifications, with its customers managing the formulas and supplying the raw ingredients.
The Solution
Alloy Polymers implemented Sage ERP X3 several years ago when the company had just two production facilities. The software was chosen for its flexibility, customizability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. Sage ERP X3 was able to be tailored to fit the way Alloy Polymers operates, accommodating its unique production model. The company was able to develop forms associated with each batch produced, allowing for the production of documentation for customers at a very granular level. The software also offers automated data collection functionality, enabling Alloy Polymers to track orders and the associated materials as they move throughout the warehouse and shop floor.
Operational Impact
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