Hi-Tech Connector Mfr Accurately Schedules Labor with MRP Add-On

The Challenge

A leading hi-tech connector manufacturer needed better scheduling capabilities to accurately plan labor across their production facility. With complex manufacturing processes and fluctuating demand, the company struggled to determine optimal staffing levels and provide customers with reliable delivery dates. Their existing system lacked the scheduling visibility required to make confident workforce planning decisions.

The Solution

After evaluating options, Exact Software recommended Resource Manager-DB from User Solutions as an MRP add-on that could work alongside their existing Macola ERP system. The integration proved to be both fast and seamless, connecting not only with Macola but also with the company's custom labor tracking system.

“For awhile, we had been seeking better scheduling information out of our system. Exact Software recommended Resource Manager-DB from User Solutions. We found that not only was the product quick to integrate with our Macola system, it also integrated easily with our current custom labor tracking system and provides the needed visibility for us to plan labor more accurately,” explained Ted Schultz.

Key Results

With Resource Manager-DB in place, the hi-tech connector manufacturer gained the ability to forecast labor requirements weeks and months in advance. Plant managers could now visualize workcenter loading, identify bottlenecks before they occurred, and adjust staffing levels proactively to meet production demands.

“Finally, we can see in advance how to staff the plant for most efficient scheduling and respond accurately to our customers with realistic promise dates,” said Schultz. The improved visibility into labor scheduling translated directly into better customer service and more efficient plant operations.

— Ted Schultz