ERP Solutions

HMS Scientific specializes in turning failed implementations and staffing shortages into competitive advantages.

The Manufacturing Reality:

Manufacturing faces a perfect storm: 70% of ERP implementations fail to deliver promised results while plants struggle with critical staffing shortages of 30-40%. Many companies are sitting on million-dollar ERP systems that go unused while managers track production on spreadsheets.

The costly response? Spending another million on "better" software.

The smart response? Optimize what you already have.

Common Implementation Failures We Fix:

• Workers building spreadsheets outside the ERP system

• Paying for modules that were never properly implemented

• Different departments using completely disconnected processes 

• Manual data entry when automation is available

• Inventory systems that can't tell you what you actually have

• Quality processes that rely on experience instead of system guidance

Our Manufacturing ERP Optimization Process:

1. Strategic Assessment

Document what every person actually does (not what manuals say they should do). Identify bottlenecks, manual touches, and automation opportunities.

2. Gap Analysis 

Pinpoint differences between current state and desired operational efficiency. Map out how optimized systems integrate into existing workflows.

3. Methodical Implementation

Move deliberately because "slow is smooth, and smooth is fast." Include power users from day one and ensure every task is completed before go-live.

4. Knowledge Transfer

Provide comprehensive documentation, training materials, troubleshooting guides, and build internal capabilities that survive employee turnover.

Turning Staffing Constraints into Advantages:

When you can't find enough people, you must make current employees more productive:

✓ Touch screens instead of complex data entry

✓ Automated time tracking and data capture

✓ Quality modules that guide inspections

✓ Inventory control that actually works 

✓ Standardized processes for 40-50% faster onboarding

Recent Manufacturing Results:

• Kentucky Plant: 25% higher output with same headcount after ERP optimization

• Large Conglomerate: Rescued failed 2-year implementation in 6 months

• Midwest Manufacturer: Eliminated $30 million in "lost" inventory through proper system configuration

The Bottom Line:

Most manufacturing companies don't need new software—they need current systems implemented effectively. Properly optimized existing ERP systems typically deliver 30% better ROI than new implementations.

Before you spend another million, let's assess whether you have a software problem or an implementation problem.