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Talsco Had a Superhero. REALTRAC’s Machine Shop Software Was His Sidekick
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Aerospace
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Quality Assurance
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Stepping into an established family operation and being charged with making big changes is not what most people would consider an easy task, but Piaskowski was just the man for the job; maybe even the company superhero for the job. Talsco had been using one module of REALTRAC’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) machine shop software to help manage their operations. Jeff learned to use the software and quickly realized he could do more, a lot more, with REALTRAC. Over the next few months, Mr. Piaskowski worked to build his case for each new module he added. Like any crusader, caped or not, he did his homework, learned what each module could do specifically for Talsco Aerospace manufacturing and took his plan to management. He then worked with his team to implement these modules. As a result, the new software modules rapidly improved the efficiency of Talsco’s operations.
About The Customer
Talsco Aerospace Manufacturing is a medium-sized, family-owned aerospace manufacturing company founded in 1968. They serve an elite list of aerospace companies and the US Military by providing highly customized sheet metal components. Despite having strong leadership and a highly skilled workforce, Talsco struggled to maintain profitability amidst strong growth until a few years ago. Jeff Piaskowski, the Production Manager, was brought in to improve operational efficiency and was given the necessary management support to implement significant changes.
The Solution
Jeff Piaskowski, the Production Manager at Talsco, took charge of implementing new processes and machine shop software to improve operational efficiency. Talsco had been using one module of REALTRAC’s ERP software, but Jeff saw the potential for much more. He built a case for each new module, learned their specific benefits for Talsco, and presented his plan to management. With their support, he and his team implemented these modules, which rapidly improved the efficiency of Talsco’s operations. Key features of the software, such as job shop scheduling, multi-component job management, and efficient audits, provided significant operational benefits. The software also helped in materials tracking, quality control, and resource utilization, making complex jobs easier to manage and significantly reducing the time and stress associated with audits and paperwork.
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