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Glovia Helps Trimm Technologies Make An Impact
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Visualization
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Electronics
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Procurement
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Manufacturing System Automation
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Trimm Technologies, a leading manufacturer of high-performance computer storage subsystems, was looking to respond faster to customers’ needs. The company needed a leading-edge system to improve materials planning requirements and a more flexible production capability. The company was also looking for a system that could support existing and new business opportunities anywhere in the world. The company's original stock control functionality was unable to adequately forecast product or materials requirements, which invariably led to excess inventory on some component lines and inadequate stock on others.
About The Customer
Trimm Technologies, established in 1928, is one of the world’s largest independent manufacturers of high-performance computer storage subsystems, assemblies, and enclosures. The company, which is part of the US-based Trimm Group, has manufacturing facilities in Las Vegas and Nottingham, UK. It employs a total of more than 200 people and has revenues in the region of $50 million. As a technology-focused company, Trimm has a tradition of investing in staff, facilities, and state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. It has also adopted a progressive approach to information technology (IT), with a robust, reliable infrastructure being seen as essential for effective coordination of operations on different continents.
The Solution
Trimm Technologies implemented Glovia’s ERP product, glovia. The system was chosen for its scalability and versatility to support existing and new business opportunities anywhere in the world. The new system went live in Las Vegas in November 1998 and in Nottingham some five months later. The use of glovia has cut costs substantially. The number of staff involved with purchasing and production scheduling, for example, has been reduced by half. Further savings are being made through a continual reduction in inventory levels, which is having a significant impact on cash flow. The materials planning capabilities of glovia have given Trimm a clear view of what manufacturing materials are required and when.
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