"The Odoo system transformed our ability to manage complex, multi-industry production schedules whilst maintaining the precision tolerances our customers expect. We've gone from manually tracking hundreds of jobs to having complete visibility across our entire manufacturing process." Production Manager
Background
Client/Company: Family-owned precision CNC manufacturing company with over 90 years of operational history
Industry: Custom precision component manufacturing serving automotive, medical, construction, and industrial sectors
Size: 45 employees specialising in high-volume CNC machining and custom fabrication
Challenge/Problem: The company was struggling to manage increasingly complex production demands across multiple industry sectors. Their legacy systems couldn't handle the intricate requirements of precision manufacturing operations. Key challenges included:
- Manual job costing for components with tolerances to ±0.01mm making accurate pricing difficult
- Disconnected production planning systems causing scheduling conflicts and missed delivery commitments
- Quality control documentation spread across paper-based systems creating compliance risks
- Inventory management for diverse materials (stainless steels, aluminium, plastics, brass) lacking real-time visibility
Solution
Approach: Implemented comprehensive Odoo ERP system with customised modules specifically designed for precision manufacturing workflows and multi-industry compliance requirements.
Tools/Methods: The implementation focused on integrated manufacturing resource planning with real-time production tracking, automated quality control documentation systems, and sophisticated job costing algorithms for precision components. Custom integrations connected existing CAD/CAM systems with inventory management, whilst automated scheduling optimised machine utilisation across CNC turning, milling, and fabrication operations.
Results
Quantifiable Outcomes:
| Metric | Before Odoo | After Odoo | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job costing accuracy | 72% | 96% | 24% improvement |
| Production scheduling efficiency | 65% | 89% | 24% improvement |
| On-time delivery rate | 78% | 95% | 17% improvement |
| Quality documentation processing | 4 hours | 15 minutes | 94% reduction |
| Lead time accuracy | 70% | 92% | 22% improvement |
Additional improvements:
- 55% overall production efficiency gain through optimised scheduling
- $225,000 annual cost savings from improved material utilisation
- 85% reduction in compliance documentation preparation time
Qualitative Benefits: The implementation delivered enhanced customer satisfaction through reliable delivery commitments and improved communication regarding project status. Production teams gained real-time visibility into machine utilisation and job priorities, whilst quality control processes became streamlined with automated compliance tracking. The system enabled better resource allocation across diverse industry requirements and enhanced profitability analysis for precision component manufacturing.
Key Takeaway
Precision manufacturing operations can achieve significant efficiency gains through ERP systems that integrate complex job costing, quality control, and production scheduling into unified workflows tailored for multi-industry compliance requirements.