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Kors Engineering Enhances Production Processes at Metalforming and Coining Corporation -

Reporting Feature Automates Inventory Control:

Kors Engineering announces the successful deployment at Metalforming and Coining Corporation (MFC) of an inventory control tool to automate its manufacturing process. The output of machine presses is now automatically segregated into bins of good and occasional bad parts which results in a more accurate inventory of good parts, saving time and resources.

The automated process integrates with SaaS ERP solution Plex Online to sort and track all parts manufactured, eliminating the need for manual input from floor operators. Prior to the adoption of the inventory tool, occasional operator input errors required time consuming and expensive manual inventories to reconcile accurate inventory counts. Automation also eliminated the need to stop automated presses to record output, freeing operators to conduct other activities.

“Keeping an accurate inventory is one of the most important things we can do to ensure our manufacturing processes are as efficient as possible,” said MFC Corporation Materials Manager Holly Noonan. “Prior to automating the reporting function our annual inventory was off by a great deal, requiring us to carry a larger amount of raw materials than we actually needed for production. Now, instead of six people working through the night to determine inventories, we merely pull the data from Plex Online.”

MFC is a leading manufacturer of cold formed components used in several applications with a strong focus on the powertrain area. They serve many markets, including automotive, industrial and agricultural with both low and high volume programs.

“Helping manufacturers efficiently produce high quality products with a minimum of waste is what drives Kors Engineering,” said Kors Engineering President Tony Kaczmarek. “Automating functions within the manufacturing processes leads to improved efficiency and quality, freeing operators to focus on other high value activities.”

Kors Engineering and Plex Systems, Inc. have combined their efforts at multiple facilities to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste and maximize energy resources.