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Tom-Cin Metals and JobBOSS
Technology Category
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Manufacturing System Automation
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Tom-Cin Metals, a custom fabrications company, was facing major problems with overscheduling, inefficient data entry processes, and inaccurate order handling. The company's old way of doing things was very manual, with employees scanning, picking material, and logging material by hand. This was very labor-intensive. As for data collection and inventory, there was a tendency to think that the material was ordered, only to find out later that the order wasn’t placed. This resulted in waiting for the material to come in. Another common challenge was the inability for customer service or the production manager to efficiently manage order entry or respond to an order status call from trading partners and customers. These tasks could easily consume hours and even days of lost productivity.
About The Customer
Tom-Cin Metals is a custom fabrications company based in Hortonville, WI with more than 30 years of fabrication skills and experience. The company started as a focus on farm equipment sales, service, and repair shop and has grown into a custom fabrications company dedicated to supplying the best quality parts and service for its customers. Tom-Cin Metals is proud to say it is a made in the USA, family-oriented business with great employees and loyal customers. With a team of 60 employees, operational efficiency and order accuracy are top priorities for Tom-Cin Metals.
The Solution
Tom-Cin Metals chose to implement 1 EDI Source’s EDI/HQ software, which integrates with the JobBOSS ERP system. EDI/HQ combines EDI translation, data mapping, and powerful data management tools to provide enhanced visibility, eliminate the need for manual entry, and reduce transaction errors. The ERP system from JobBOSS offers complete visibility, access, and job control, and helps customers rest easy knowing the system provides the tools to keep them efficient, productive, and profitable. Together, these solutions provide efficiency, accuracy, and, most of all, peace of mind for Tom-Cin Metals.
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