Madras Engineering Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Madras Engineering Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Industry: Precision Engineering / Auto Components
Solution: Custom ERP for Make-to-Order Manufacturing
Platform: Axpert Low-Code ERP Platform
Location: Chennai, India
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Overview
Overview
Madras Engineering Industries Pvt. Ltd. (MEI) is a precision engineering company in the auto-ancillary sector, with over four decades of manufacturing experience. The company produces critical components such as slack adjusters, brake chambers, and clutch booster assemblies across multiple manufacturing units.
Operating in a make-to-order production environment, the company required a flexible ERP solution that could adapt to its unique processes without forcing changes to its established workflows.
Business Challenges
Business Challenges
Madras Engineering faced several operational challenges:
Complex make-to-order production involving in-house and subcontracted processes.
Coordination issues across multiple plants and production stages.
Frequent delivery schedule slippages due to process misalignment.
Need for a system that matched existing processes without forcing standard ERP changes.
Requirement for internal control without heavy dependence on external vendors.
Solution Delivered
Solution Delivered
Agile Labs implemented a custom ERP solution built on the Axpert platform, designed specifically around Madras Engineering’s existing production and operational processes.
The solution was deployed across all four manufacturing units, integrating core production and business functions into a single coordinated system.
Core Modules Implemented
Core Modules Implemented
Production planning and reporting
Sub-contracting management
Inventory control
Purchase and sales management
Quality control
Accounts payable and receivable
General ledger
Plant maintenance
Payroll
Business Benefits
Business Benefits
- Automated Production Planning
Production schedules were automatically generated based on customer orders, improving efficiency.
Production schedules were automatically generated based on customer orders, improving efficiency.
- Better Material Movement Control
Improved tracking of materials across plants and subcontractors reduced delays and wastage.
Improved tracking of materials across plants and subcontractors reduced delays and wastage.
- Optimized Production Coordination
Integrated workflows ensured smoother coordination across all manufacturing units.
Integrated workflows ensured smoother coordination across all manufacturing units.
- Reduced IT Dependency
The ERP could be maintained and enhanced internally, without heavy reliance on external vendors.
The ERP could be maintained and enhanced internally, without heavy reliance on external vendors.
Business Outcome
Business Outcome
With the Axpert-based ERP system, Madras Engineering achieved:
Integrated operations across four manufacturing units.
Improved delivery schedule adherence.
Reduced wastage and higher production efficiency.
Greater control over subcontracting and inventory.
A simplified and flexible IT environment.
The company continues to evolve its system with features like barcoding, mobile access, and advanced costing—demonstrating the long-term scalability of the Axpert platform.
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