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SYSPRO Delivers Smooth ERP Ride to Performance Machine
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
- Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Applicable Industries
- Automotive
- Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions
- Sales & Marketing
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Predictive Replenishment
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Dual challenges hampered Performance Machine: a lack of visibility into many key operational areas, such as sales forecasting and warehouse management; plus inefficiencies, time lags and inaccurate reporting put Performance Machine at a competitive disadvantage. The company felt it increasingly difficult to keep promises to customers on shipments and wanted to keep customer satisfaction at the highest possible levels.
About The Customer
Performance Machine has been the leading aftermarket manufacturer of motorcycle wheels, brakes and controls since 1970. High quality, innovative, functional products are the company’s passion, resulting in Performance Machine’s reputation for exacting engineering and testing that exceeds all Department of Transportation (DOT) guidelines. The company is part of Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) and is based in LA Palma, CA.
The Solution
SYSPRO installed a full MRP suite at Performance Machine in 1992. Since then, the company has added many additional ERP components such as integrated forecasting, which the company says are very useful for a recent distribution company change to its business model. Additionally, the easy customization capabilities of SYSPRO ERP have allowed Performance Machine to navigate fairly seamlessly through a major business model change when MAG acquired a distribution company. The company now channels Performance Machine sales to the new company, suggesting which products they stock in their warehouses based on performance history, providing historical accuracy and responsiveness.
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