To streamline production administration and increase business efficiency, Formagrind Ltd, an experienced subcontract precision engineering company based in Neath, has made a strategic investment in PSL Datatrack production control software. This move has proven pivotal, resulting in \u201chuge efficiency savings for all administrative processes,\u201d according to Barry Herdman, Operations Manager.<\/p>\n
Established in 1983, Formagrind has earned a reputation for delivering quality components and tooling to many industries including Aerospace, Defence, Semiconductor, Medical and Automotive. With ISO 9001 certification and a team of 28 dedicated employees, the company\u2019s commitment to excellence is clear.<\/p>\n
Formagrind offers a wide range of precision machining techniques including Milling, Turning, Surface & Cylindrical Grinding, EDM Wire & Spark Erosion and Mechanical Assembly. The business ensures precise and efficient processes via an impressive array of machinery: 14 CNC milling machines, 3 CNC turning machines, 3 EDM wire erosion machines, 3 cylindrical grinders, 3 surface grinders, 2 EDM fast hole machines and an EDM spark erosion machine.<\/p>\n
Additionally, CAD comparison software, advanced inspection equipment and shot blasting technology are utilised to uphold Formagrind\u2019s commitment to delivering high-class components to its established customer base.<\/p>\n
The decision to invest in production control software stemmed from Formagrind\u2019s desire to overcome challenges posed by its existing system. \u201cThis had been in place for 20 years. Ordering and receiving materials was time-consuming as all data had to be typed out each time,\u201d comments Barry.<\/p>\n
\u201cVisibility of orders wasn\u2019t clear and handling of Bill Of Materials (BOM) items was inefficient,\u201d Barry continues. These pain points spurred Formagrind to seek a solution, designed for subcontract precision engineers, that could streamline internal processes, manage a growing order book and ultimately enhance efficiency.<\/p>\n
Upon discovering UK-based PSL Datatrack, Formagrind was impressed by the comprehensive suite of modules and ease of use demonstrated by the software provider. \u201cIt was clear from the initial demonstration that PSL Datatrack was the answer. It ticked all the boxes in terms of what we were looking for \u2013 a system that could support us and ultimately benefit our customers,\u201d recalls Barry. The tailored sales process and outstanding communication from PSL Datatrack further cemented the decision to invest.<\/p>\n
PSL Datatrack worked closely with Formagrind to install the software and provide thorough training to key personnel. \u201cWe opted for a phased implementation after setting a \u2018go-live\u2019 date, and this has been seamless. Training was excellent and we can\u2019t thank PSL Datatrack enough for the first-class support they offered during this process. It was very well-structured and conducted in a way that made learning the system very easy,\u201d explains Barry.<\/p>\n
Formagrind has experienced a multitude of benefits since implementing PSL Datatrack. Initially it was management and goods in\/out personnel that utilised the system, but the business has recently purchased the Shop Floor Data Collection (SFDC) module meaning all employees will be using the software moving forward.<\/p>\n
Administrative processes have been streamlined, enabling huge efficiency savings. Customer orders are now loaded and work started in production much faster, significantly reducing lead times. The company has also cut down on the amount of paperwork it produces as all information is contained in one central system.<\/p>\n
\u201cA recent customer auditor had very positive feedback on PSL Datatrack, particularly the documentation and information it is able to produce quickly, which made the audit process a lot smoother,\u201d says Barry.<\/p>\n
One of the most significant improvements has been observed in the quoting process. \u201cWe are now able to quote our customers a lot quicker than previously, particularly when quoting for large packs of work with multiple price-breaks required,\u201d comments Barry. PSL Datatrack\u2019s Quotations module integrates set and cycle times, machine rates, material and tooling requirements and subcontract processes to ensure all costs are considered.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Formagrind has seen an upturn in business since installing PSL Datatrack, securing more business from new customers. \u201cThe ease of loading works orders, particularly repeat orders for existing components, is particularly beneficial,\u201d Barry continues. The system\u2019s Works Orders module ensures a smooth transition from production to delivery and invoicing.<\/p>\n
Formagrind appreciates the functionality of the entire PSL Datatrack system and all staff members have been impressed by how easy the system is to use and navigate. It can be summed up by one employee asking: \u201cWhy didn\u2019t we put this system in years ago!\u201d<\/p>\n
The company plans to fully integrate SFDC and introduce the Scheduler and Non Conformance modules (Supplier and Works) in due course to further enhance its operations. \u201cPSL Datatrack is already making a huge difference to our day-to-day activities and we look forward to unlocking more modules in the future,\u201d says Barry.<\/p>\n
-Formagrind\u2019s success story with PSL Datatrack therefore serves as a testament to the transformative power of production control software. \u201cPSL Datatrack will continue to help us become more efficient and responsive to customer needs while delivering quality products on time, every time to our clients,\u201d concludes Barry.<\/p>\n
For more information, visit www.psldatatrack.com<\/a> or contact PSL Datatrack, Lily Hill House, Lily Hill Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2SJ, Tel: +44 (0) 1344 827312, Email: sales@psldatatrack.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" To streamline production administration and increase business efficiency, Formagrind Ltd, an experienced subcontract precision engineering company based in Neath, has made a strategic investment in PSL Datatrack production control software. This move has proven pivotal, resulting in \u201chuge efficiency savings… Continue Reading →<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":29345,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29344","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/machinery.world\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29344","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/machinery.world\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/machinery.world\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/machinery.world\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/machinery.world\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29344"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/machinery.world\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29344\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29348,"href":"https:\/\/machinery.world\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29344\/revisions\/29348"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/machinery.world\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29345"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/machinery.world\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29344"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/machinery.world\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29344"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/machinery.world\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29344"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}