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E2 Creates A Solid FOUNDATION for Auto-Turn Manufacturing
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Aerospace
- Oil & Gas
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Manufacturing System Automation
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Auto-Turn Manufacturing, a company that produces component parts for various industries, was struggling with antiquated systems and lack of consistency across departments. Each department had its own Excel spreadsheets and databases that weren’t communicating with other departments. Sharing information about accounting, payroll, quality standards, and production needs was extremely difficult. The company was in dire need of a system that would modernize its operations and improve inter-departmental communication. The company also wanted a system that would integrate with QuickBooks, but beyond that, they were unsure of the specific technology needs of the shop.
About The Customer
Auto-Turn Manufacturing, Inc. is a company based in Tulsa, Oklahoma that has been in operation since 1983. The company produces component parts for a wide variety of industries including aviation, oil pipelining, and the fracking industry. In 2006, the company was purchased by Gary Shotton, an individual with an engineering background and a process-oriented mindset. Upon purchasing the company, Gary saw the potential for improvements and began to make significant changes to modernize the company's operations.
The Solution
Auto-Turn Manufacturing decided to implement the E2 Shop System to modernize its operations. The E2 Shop System was recommended by Gary's daughter, who works at QuickBooks. The integration of E2 with QuickBooks was seamless and quick, and E2’s support team was readily available to address any issues. The E2 Shop System provided a solution to the company's problem of inter-departmental communication and modernized its operations. Since the on-boarding of E2 in 2006, Auto-Turn has systematically implemented several E2 modules including the Advanced Quality Control, the Data Collection, the QuickBooks interface, and the Advanced Scheduling module. Auto-Turn also uses E2 to maintain its ISO certification.
Operational Impact
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