Digital Transformation: ERP Implementation
At the core of successful business operations is an acute focus on three key elements: people, process, and technology. When a gap, a bottleneck, or general ambiguity exists within any of these elements, a factor of chaos takes hold and can incur trickle-down effects throughout an organization. Attempting to grow on top of a foundation infused with chaos…well, the risks are only amplified by the catalyst that is chaos itself.
The Realization
Machine Time Inc., a family-owned machine shop, recognized an opportunity to streamline their operations and invited us to assist with the growth planning for their organization. During our assessment, we saw a bottleneck at the forefront of their data management with workflows that were highly manual and time-consuming. Information was siloed within each functional area and involved excessive work to be processed, transferred, communicated, and analyzed - inhibiting the organization’s ability to make informed decisions quickly and reliably.
There was a critical need within Machine Time’s operations for a digital transformation which could generate efficiency while supporting the scaled growth that was on the horizon. We had the opportunity to connect the dots across the entire organization by implementing Machine Time’s first digital Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software.
The Impact
Services:
Project Management
Digital Systems Implementation
Process Development
Machine Time is now poised to scale for success with the efficiencies gained through their digital transformation. The ERP system has broken down the data silos within the organization and connected each functional area with the software’s communication and reporting capabilities. The team is now able to collaborate at a higher level with the confidence that their technology can support the growth that is to come.
The Success
“For years I had worked to scale my family-owned aerospace machining company but kept getting hung up in the day-to-day operations. I knew I needed to bring in someone that complimented my abilities and would allow me to step out of several roles I was doing. Meg helped me understand my evolving role as Founder to best support the company's growth.
We transitioned my focus from managing day-to-day activities to maintaining the high-level strategy and vision for my business and hired a leadership team. Meg established an org chart, job descriptions, health benefits, employee training and standardized work instructions.
Along with playing a key role in us achieving our AS9100 quality certification, she helped implement several other new digital technologies successfully. Most impressively, Meg took charge of selecting and implementing our first ERP system.
As a result of our work together, we were able to maintain profitability while increasing sales by 75% in just 12 months.
Meg’s commitment to our success and transparent communication were apparent in every milestone we accomplished together, and I highly recommend working with Meg if you are a Founder who is serious about taking your company to the next level!”
– Craig Jackson, Founder + CVO
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