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SYSPRO case study Loftness Manufacturing
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
- Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
- Functional Applications - Product Data Management Systems
Applicable Industries
- Agriculture
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Manufacturing System Automation
- Predictive Maintenance
Services
- System Integration
- Training
The Challenge
A number of years ago, Loftness identified a need to upgrade to a SQL database, create custom reports, better manage data and expand functionality. The company also aimed to optimize SYSPRO’s functionality to enhance various operational aspects such as jobs processing, inventory transactions, sales order processing, and MRP. The goal was to institute training and process disciplines that would fully utilize SYSPRO’s capabilities, thereby ensuring inventory accuracy, smooth product flow, and efficient operations.
About The Customer
Loftness Manufacturing, established in 1956 in Hector, Minnesota, started by making V-type snow blowers in response to local demand. Today, the company produces a wide range of high-quality, durable equipment for agriculture, forestry, landscape, and right-of-way maintenance. Their product lines include brands like GrainLogix, CropLogix, VM-Logix, and SnowLogix, all known for their quality and durability. Loftness operates from a single sprawling building in Hector, which houses two warehouses and a storage yard. The company processes approximately 4,000 orders a month from a customer base of 2,600, including dealers and consumers in the USA and Canada.
The Solution
SYSPRO software was chosen to meet Loftness Manufacturing’s requirements. The software operates on an HP Proliant with 24 concurrent users. SYSPRO’s functionalities, such as jobs processing, inventory transactions, sales order processing, and MRP, were fully utilized. Training and process disciplines were instituted to integrate SYSPRO into the company’s procedures, ensuring inventory accuracy, smooth product flow, and efficient operations. The software also facilitated better production planning and customer service, enabling the company to have products ready to ship when customers wanted them. Additionally, SYSPRO helped reduce back-ordered parts and allowed sales personnel to provide reliable information on product availability.
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