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Case Study – L.D. Davis Industries
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Chemicals
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Procurement
Use Cases
- Manufacturing System Automation
- Inventory Management
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
L.D. Davis was previously functioning on disparate systems, a combination of SAGE CRM, homegrown software and paper and pencil documentation/ tracking. Specifically, production scheduling was handwritten which was time consuming and prone to errors. As a made-to-order manufacturer, they needed the ability to track product formulation to provide quality metrics and traceability for their customers. The company’s unique ability to bid on distressed materials required a system that compares use of these materials with the purchase of regular raw materials. Lack of visibility by stakeholders throughout the company prohibited a clear picture of processes, inventory and customer orders.
About The Customer
Started in 1926, L.D. Davis Industries is North America’s premier and largest protein adhesive compounder and one of the top glue suppliers in the country. They pride themselves on industry-leading, innovative products that provide the best quality protein, hot melt and water-based adhesives for their customers. Their mission is to “build life-long bonds” with customers, vendors and employees.
The Solution
L.D. Davis selected ProcessPro’s fully integrated ERP solution to bring together all areas of manufacturing, as well as unite different geographical locations of their business. They based their purchasing decision on ProcessPro’s ability to support adhesive manufacturers with their industry specific software, as demonstrated by their long-time success implementing to batch process manufacturers. In addition, L.D. Davis desired a true business partner to grow with their company and support their business goals. In 2016, L.D. Davis implemented ProcessPro’s ERP software which enabled them to track all areas of production within one system and offered the ability to share information among stakeholders, increasing visibility within the organization.
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