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

Scaled Manufacturing Operations - OnRamp Solutions

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    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.

    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.

    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.

    See How Manufacturers Use OnRamp

    Manufacturers need visibility across purchasing, production, inventory, and finance.

    OnRamp connects these functions in one integrated solution designed for manufacturing businesses.

    Request a demo to see how OnRamp supports growing manufacturers.

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