Lapeer Metal
Stampings uses AIM Vision and Increase Inventory Turns by 250%; Other gains
measured in move to lean manufacturing
[October 31, 2006] - Lapeer Metal
Stamping is a Tier-1supplier controlled & operated by The Diez Group, which is the largest Hispanic minority-owned
manufacturing company in
The LMS Engineering staff
provides diverse experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes ranging
from peening and spinning to MIG, TIC and projection
welding. Lapeer manufacturing experience
has given them significant experience in Brake and Clutch modules, cross
members, hinge assemblies and a wide array of other automotive specific parts
and assemblies.
Lapeer’s current customer
base includes General Motors, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, Saturn, Gestamp and several other Tier-2 customers.
Lapeer Metal Stamping
Companies are committed to providing their customers with quality products and
services. LMS employees understand the
importance of "zero defects" and strive to achieve this goal on a
daily basis. Total quality is assured
during all phases of manufacturing through the development of robust processes,
utilizing Poke Yoke techniques and ongoing in-process monitorization.
“In a lean manufacturing
environment, excess inventory is a huge liability” says Ken Smith, VP
Operations, Lapeer Metal Stampings. “As a Just-in-Time supplier, Lapeer needed to
not only manage inventory to the lowest levels possible, but manage and
optimize the use of our stamping capabilities to compete. We used the AIM Automotive ERP system to
drive excess inventory to best in breed levels.”
“The AIM team was there,
working with us to optimize their system, take advantage of their EDI to
scheduling capability, and help with the cultural change to compete in a global
supply chain market,” continued Smith.
“Together with AIM, we developed a unique yet powerful system to manage
inventory on a containerized basis, which is now offered as a standard part of
the AIM Vision suite of tools.”
“As our inventory levels dropped,
we realized the other benefits of lean manufacturing,” said Smith. “Expedites and premium freight, unplanned
overtime and other cost reductions were soon realized.”
About Lapeer Metal Stamping
LMS is a
Tier-1supplier controlled & operated by The Diez
Group, which is the largest Hispanic minority-owned manufacturing Company in
Michigan. With almost 500,000 square feet of manufacturing space in
About AIM Computer Solutions, Inc.
Michigan-based AIM has grown
into the leader for a complete software solution for small to medium sized
automotive suppliers. AIM Vision®
provides a single source for automotive EDI integration into production
scheduling complete with demand smoothing to accommodate work schedules,
machine repair/refurbish, and other scheduling considerations. “Frozen” demands are then used to generate
MRP and CRP reports, fully synchronized with Tier 1 and transportation customer
requirements. Other capabilities include
outside processing, lot control, finite scheduling, and two levels of
tool/workstation scheduling logic, barcode label generation and significant use
of operator friendly edit and validation aids.
Complete integration into Microsoft® Dynamics™, SQL and new
SharePoint technologies extends the AIM Vision® solution throughout
the supply chain.
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