Customer Case Study: GHSP
The Company:
Founded in 1924, GHSP is a global leader in mechanical and electro-mechanical assemblies for the automotive, high-end appliance, and transportation industries. Originally known as Grand Haven Stamping Products, GHSP transitioned from metal stamping to precision injection molding, focusing on innovative control systems and technology solutions. They serve major automotive and appliance manufacturers, continually enhancing user experiences through cutting-edge electronic controls.
The Challenge:
As an innovative company with a history of industry adaptation, GHSP faced the need for accurate and real-time data to drive its rapid growth. Their existing QAD ERP system, heavily customized over time, was becoming cumbersome. Manual reporting and scheduling processes introduced risks of errors. GHSP sought an agile ERP solution to support their global expansion and enable informed decision-making.
“We choose partners that align with how we work. QAD is absolutely a partner that conducts themselves in that way and the platform they provide allows us to do that,” says Jim Nutt, Vice President of IT at GHSP.
The Solution:
GHSP opted to upgrade to QAD Adaptive ERP, setting an ambitious timeline for a global rollout. The implementation covered sites in the US, Mexico, and China. Despite delays in China due to the Coronavirus, the deployment was completed remotely with no business disruption. The upgrade enabled GHSP to automate data transfers through intercompany EDI, reducing manual input and errors, and saving approximately two hours a day per plant.
The Benefits:
The upgrade to QAD Adaptive ERP provided GHSP with standardized global processes and more accurate data. The system facilitated better decision-making across their operations and improved global efficiency. “QAD is helping us align our processes globally,” says Nutt. The enhanced ERP capabilities support GHSP’s global innovation, product design, and manufacturing efforts, enabling more agile and informed business operations.
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