In manufacturing, running processes efficiently is the basis of success and of staying competitive. ADLO, a leading manufacturer of security doors, decided to implement the comprehensive QI ERP system, which changed its approach to production control, warehousing, sales orders and the operation as a whole. This digital transformation brought clear improvements in efficiency, quality and transparency.

What the QI information system is and why it is needed

The QI information system is a robust ERP solution that integrates every key aspect of running a business into one central environment. It allows companies like ADLO to manage the whole life cycle of a product – from the order through precise planning and production control to dispatch and invoicing.

QI provides automated data collection, the handling of production orders including technical and production documentation, stock planning and the optimisation of warehouse processes. As a result the company gets a real-time view of the state of production, current stock, costs and how loaded its capacity is.

Running processes with QI – full control over production

QI gives both management and production planners simple, fast oversight of every job and every process. The system automatically links production orders to the production documentation and assigns tasks to individual workstations. Thanks to integration with modern technology – barcodes, touch terminals and MES solutions such as optiMES – operations and material costs can be reported straight from the shop floor, which considerably reduces errors and simplifies the work.

In this way QI supports discrete, process and line production, can manage a chain of cooperation with external suppliers, and produces detailed reports on the performance of each production unit. Advanced production planning (APS) then makes it possible to simulate several scenarios and choose the optimal one, maximising efficiency and minimising cost.

What the QI ERP system means for business processes

Implementing QI brings companies significant benefits:

  • Higher productivity and efficiency: automated processes and digitalised agendas allow faster decisions and remove duplicated work.
  • Precise production control: a real-time view of every step in production means better capacity planning and fewer stoppages.
  • Optimised warehouse management: accurate tracking of stock and material in the ERP system prevents both shortages and excessive storage.
  • Lower costs: tracking the actual cost of production and automatic valuation help identify and eliminate inefficient activities.
  • Higher product quality: standardised procedures and accurate documentation minimise errors and complaints.
  • Better communication: one shared system improves cooperation between production, the warehouse and sales.

Why choose QI as your ERP system

QI is the central brain of a company and adapts easily to its particular needs. It is proven by more than 1 500 implementations across industries, from manufacturing through trade to services. Because it is modular, you pay only for the functionality you actually use.

With QI you get a tool that grows with your company and helps you plan, manage and continuously improve your processes. Whether you need to run discrete production, complex process manufacturing or multi-stage production lines, QI can cover all of it and give you a key competitive advantage.

Read our guide to ERP systems or watch the video references from our customers.