Aluminium Industries (Ai), a Melbourne-based Australian manufacturer, has recorded an impressive 250 per cent surge in business growth after implementing the SYSPRO ERP system. SYSPRO Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software streamlines business and financial management with powerful, industry-focused solutions that automate core processes to drive efficiency and growth.
Focused initially on aluminium supply, the Australian company expanded its footprint with the acquisition of Pivotech, a leading shower screen manufacturer. This growth highlighted the limitations of its existing finance software, QuickBooks, which lacked the capabilities to manage multiple business divisions effectively, prompting a strategic shift to SYSPRO for more robust, scalable operations.
Aluminium Industries achieved remarkable efficiency gains by integrating an eCommerce order management system with SYSPRO. The new setup allowed customers to place orders directly, eliminating manual processing and streamlining administrative workflows. With real-time order flow from the customer to the factory floor, the system played a key role in supporting the company’s rapid growth.
Lee Brown, Chief Technical Officer at Aluminium Industries, said, "We needed a new solution to run our business, and SYSPRO has delivered far beyond expectations. Its ability to support our growth ambitions while managing the complexity of multiple divisions has been quite impressive."
Ai unlocked additional operational efficiencies through SYSPRO’s advanced job management and inventory control features. The system enabled more precise handling of bills of materials, smarter labour allocation, and optimised production scheduling, leading to greater control over costs and improved cash flow management.
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"We've tripled the size of the business without having to add more admin staff, which is a huge efficiency gain. With SYSPRO's job system, we've gained better control over manufacturing, cost management, and labour scheduling. We've also tightened up inventory accuracy, reduced stock on hand, and improved cash flow,” added Brown.
SYSPRO’s inventory traceability has significantly enhanced customer service by equipping teams with accurate, real-time stock data. This has translated into more reliable and timely order fulfilment, directly benefiting customers. Additionally, the system’s ability to support multiple divisions and brands has enabled Aluminium Industries to manage its growth and rising customer demands with greater efficiency.
SYSPRO has built a strong reputation through real-world success stories across diverse industries. These stories showcase how SYSPRO’s tailored solutions have empowered businesses to streamline operations, embrace digital transformation, and accelerate growth. Companies such as Perfect Potion and Lee Spring Company have reported impressive results, ranging from time and cost savings to smarter reporting and tighter inventory management, thanks to their SYSPRO implementation.
Jacob Kowalewski, General Manager of Unbound Systems, a division of Aluminium Industries said, "We were looking for a system that could manage manufacturing requirements natively, without needing bolt-ons. SYSPRO was built on manufacturing principles and could manage multiple brands under a single business entity with ease. Just as importantly, SYSPRO's business object layer gave us the flexibility to integrate custom-built software like configurators and CRMs directly into the ERP environment."
Aluminium Industries attributes its efficient multi-sector expansion and streamlined operations to SYSPRO’s robust functionality. Key features like the integrated business object layer for custom software development, advanced inventory and job management tools, and a dependable support network have allowed the company to scale effectively without the need to grow its administrative team.
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