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Flack Global Metals Boosts Efficiency with Automated MTC Processing

Overview

Flack Global Metals is a prominent distributor & supplier of metal products and services, renowned for their dedication to quality and innovation. Serving a wide array of industries, Flack Global Metals has earned a reputation for dependability and excellence in the metal supply chain.

Challenges

Initially, Flack Global Metals faced significant workflow inefficiencies due to the manual processing of Material Test Certificates (MTCs). The lack of an automation solution meant that employees had to manually check & process MTCs. The diverse formats of test report documents further complicated the manual process, making it labor-intensive and error-prone – hindering the company’s ability to maintain high efficiency and productivity.

Solution: MTC Automation

To address these challenges, Flack Global Metals partnered with Star Software to automate the processing of MTCs. The solution involved extracting information on the metal’s chemical properties and other test data, converting it to meet ASME and ASTM standards, and integrating it into the existing ERP system for seamless workflow.

Key Features:

  • Automated Data Extraction: Extracts information on metal’s chemical properties and test data from MTCs.
  • Standards Conversion: Converts extracted data to comply with ASME and ASTM standards.
  • ERP Integration: Integrates standardized data into the existing ERP system without any re-work, ensuring a seamless workflow.

Impact and Results

The implementation of MTC Automation by Star Software brought significant improvements to Flack Global Metals:

  • Increased Efficiency: Automated processing of MTCs eliminated the need for manual checks, significantly reducing processing time and effort.
  • Error Reduction: Standardizing data according to ASME and ASTM standards minimized errors, ensuring accurate and reliable information.
  • Improved Workflow: Seamless integration with the ERP system streamlined operations, enhancing overall productivity.
  • Cost Savings: Reduced manual labor and associated costs, allocating resources to more strategic tasks.
  • Enhanced Compliance: Ensured that all metal data met industry standards, reinforcing Flack Global Metals’ commitment to quality and compliance.

By adopting the MTC Automation solution from Star Software, Flack Global Metals has revolutionized its operations, significantly reducing inefficiencies and enhancing accuracy. This strategic initiative has solidified its leadership in the metal supply chain, showcasing the vital importance of automation in contemporary business practices and positioning the company for sustained growth and future success.