Manufacturing ERP Case Study: How Agri-Plastics Replaced a Struggling ERP and Scaled Manufacturing Operations

Key Outcomes

After implementing OnRamp, Agri-Plastics gained:

Integrated visibility across manufacturing, inventory, and finance
Order tracking from quote through shipment
Purchasing coordinated with production requirements
Improved financial reporting tied to operations
A system capable of supporting continued growth

Company Overview

Agri-Plastics designs and manufactures durable plastic products used by farmers, industrial customers, and consumers across North America and international markets. Their growth has been driven by a focus on practical product design and reliable manufacturing.

Industry: Plastics Manufacturing
Products: Livestock housing, agricultural products, industrial containers, recreational products
Manufacturing Process: Rotational molding
Markets Served: Agriculture, industrial, recreational
Website: https://agri-plastics.net/

From a Farm Shed to a Global Manufacturer

Agri-Plastics started with a simple goal: build better livestock housing for dairy farmers. What began as a small operation serving local farms has grown into a large manufacturer producing rotationally molded plastic products used in agriculture, recreation, and industry. Today, Agri-Plastics ships products across North America and around the world.

As the company expanded, the systems that once supported the business began to struggle to keep up. Production volumes increased, product lines multiplied, inventory and purchasing became more complex, and financial reporting required more coordination between operations and accounting.

To continue growing, Agri-Plastics needed clear visibility across the business.

That is when they implemented OnRamp.

The Challenge: Growth Created Operational Complexity

As Agri-Plastics expanded production and introduced new product lines, coordinating manufacturing operations became more difficult.

The company needed better control across several key areas:

Raw material and finished goods inventory
Purchasing coordination with production
Order tracking from quote through shipment
Visibility into manufacturing costs
Financial reporting tied to operations

Without an integrated solution, information was scattered across multiple systems and spreadsheets. That made it harder to plan production, manage inventory levels, and maintain clear visibility into the financial performance of the business. Agri-Plastics needed a solution designed for manufacturers.

At the same time, leadership knew replacing an ERP solution would not be easy.

“Agri had an ERP that just wasn’t meeting our needs. There was some pushback about changing systems, especially remembering the headaches from our first ERP implementation years ago. Eventually, by July 2018, everyone was on board.”
General Manager, Agri-Plastics

The team needed a solution built for manufacturers.

Why Agri-Plastics Chose OnRamp

The decision to implement OnRamp was influenced by firsthand experience with the solution in another manufacturing environment.

“I was working at Mancor while they were developing OnRamp and saw firsthand the benefits it could bring to a manufacturing company. When I joined Agri-Plastics as General Manager, implementing OnRamp was one of my first priorities.”
General Manager, Agri-Plastics

That experience gave leadership confidence that OnRamp could support the operational needs of a growing manufacturer.

With OnRamp in place, Agri-Plastics could manage critical business processes in one integrated solution, including:

Orders from quote through shipment
Purchasing tied to production requirements
Inventory across raw materials and finished goods
Work orders and manufacturing activity
Financial reporting connected to operations

This integration provides clear visibility across the business and helps teams make faster decisions.

Before and After OnRamp Implementation

Before

ERP solution that did not support the company’s operational needs
Limited visibility across production, purchasing, and inventory
Disconnected operational and financial data
Difficulty supporting continued growth

With OnRamp

Integrated visibility across manufacturing, inventory, purchasing, and finance
Orders tracked from quote through shipment
Purchasing coordinated with production requirements
Financial reporting tied directly to operational activity
A foundation that supports continued expansion

Supporting a Growing Manufacturing Operation

Manufacturers often reach a point where growth exposes weaknesses in their operational systems. For Agri-Plastics, implementing OnRamp provided the visibility and coordination needed to manage an expanding manufacturing operation.

Today, the company can plan production more effectively, maintain accurate inventory visibility, and connect operational performance with financial reporting. This integrated approach helps Agri-Plastics continue scaling while maintaining control over its operations.

Building for the Future

Agri-Plastics continues to expand its manufacturing capabilities and product offerings. With OnRamp supporting its operations, the company has the visibility and coordination needed to manage growth across production, inventory, and finance.

For manufacturers like Agri-Plastics, integrated solutions provide the foundation required to scale a business while maintaining control over operations.