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Some Companies Do the Impossible
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Oil & Gas
Applicable Functions
- Quality Assurance
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Predictive Maintenance
- Process Control & Optimization
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Unique Manufacturing faced the challenge of producing mission-critical parts for deep-sea oil production that had to be absolutely perfect and delivered on time. The parts they produce are essential for large drilling and pipeline operations, and any delay in delivery could result in significant financial losses. The company needed a way to manage scheduling and their production process to meet these critical deadlines and ensure flawless quality control.
About The Customer
Unique Manufacturing is a company based in New Iberia, Louisiana, specializing in producing parts for the oil industry that are considered impossible to make by others. Founded eight years ago by four industry veterans with no initial capital, the company has grown to produce one-of-a-kind parts for deep-sea oil production, some costing over a million dollars. The parts they manufacture are mission-critical elements for large drilling and pipeline operations, requiring absolute precision and timely delivery. Unique Manufacturing prides itself on its ability to deliver perfect parts on time, every time, making them a trusted partner in the oil industry.
The Solution
To address their quality and delivery demands, Unique Manufacturing implemented REALTRAC Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. This software helps them manage every detail of their operations, from job scheduling to tracking projects from raw materials to finished parts. The ERP system provides complete visibility on projects, allowing the management team to access all necessary information at any time. This has enabled Unique Manufacturing to pass quality audits like API Q1, ISO9001, and IS0/TS 29001 on their first attempt, thanks to the comprehensive documentation available in the ERP software. The software also helped solve productivity issues by eliminating time clocks and relying on employee log-in features to track time, thereby reducing unproductive hours.
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