Success Story: Global Metal Additive Manufacturer

Background: 

A global leader specializing in additive manufacturing technologies sought to modernize its inventory management and mobility solutions. With operations across North America and Europe, the company produces industrial 3D printers, metal powders, and advanced manufacturing services for highly regulated industries. 

As part of its digital transformation efforts, the company needed a scalable, cloud-based inventory management system to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and improve supply chain agility. Leveraging its long-standing partnership with Oracle, the company implemented Oracle Fusion Cloud to optimize workflows and drive business value.  To further enhance usability and workforce efficiency, the manufacturer partnered with Intellinum to implement FlexiPro, integrating a flexible, mobile-first solution to streamline warehouse operations, improve real-time data access, capture data at the point-of-activity and eliminate bottlenecks. 

Challenges & Business Impact: 

Before implementing Oracle Cloud and FlexiPro, the company faced several critical challenges impacting its cost structure, productivity, and ability to scale: 

1. Legacy Mobility System Lacked Flexibility

• The previous barcode scanning and inventory mobility system was rigid, requiring expensive customizations and long implementation cycles to accommodate changes. 

• This limitation slowed response times to new business requirements, increasing costs and reducing operational agility. 

2. Data Silos & Integration Gaps

• Manufacturing operations required seamless data sharing across multiple systems, including legacy ERP platforms. 

• Lack of real-time data integration led to reporting inefficiencies, slowing decision-making and increasing risk in inventory tracking. 

3. Compliance & Labeling Complexities

• The company needed a standardized, automated labeling process to ensure compliance with aerospace and manufacturing industry regulations. 

• Manual label generation introduced inefficiencies and risk of non-compliance, affecting traceability and regulatory adherence. 

4. Need for Real-Time Visibility & Improved User Experience

• Warehouse workers required an intuitive mobile interface to increase efficiency and reduce training time. 

• The existing system was cumbersome and difficult to modify, resulting in higher operational costs and reduced workforce productivity. 

5. Demand for Agile, Scalable Solutions

• The company’s customer demands evolved frequently, requiring a rapidly adaptable system to support new workflows without major disruptions. 

• A rigid, inflexible inventory system reduced responsiveness and limited the company’s ability to meet market demands. 

Objectives & Business Goals: 

To overcome these challenges, the company set clear business goals for its cloud and mobility transformation: 

• Reduce IT Costs & Increase Agility – Replace the rigid mobility solution with a flexible, configurable platform that eliminates costly customizations. 

• Enhance Operational Efficiency – Automate workflows, streamline inventory tracking, and improve warehouse productivity. 

• Enable Real-Time Decision Making – Improve reporting accuracy and ensure instant visibility into inventory and supply chain data. 

• Strengthen Compliance & Standardization – Implement automated label printing to meet aerospace industry regulations. 

• Improve Workforce Productivity – Deliver an intuitive, mobile-friendly interface that reduces training time and boosts efficiency. 

• Future-Proof the Business – Implement a solution that is scalable and adaptable, ensuring long-term success and competitiveness. 

Solution & Business Value: 

To drive measurable business impact, the company implemented Oracle Cloud and FlexiPro, providing a future-ready solution with immediate and long-term benefits: 

1. Optimized Inventory Workflows & Faster Order Fulfillment

• Automated Picking Process – Work Order (WO) and MVR transactions were pre-populated, reducing manual data entry and improving accuracy. 

• Real-Time Inventory Insights – Enhanced locator selection provided instant access to on-hand quantities, expediting warehouse operations. 

2. Improved Accuracy & Reduced Errors

• Intelligent Label Printing – Customization ensured operation step numbers were printed instead of pick slip numbers for greater accuracy. 

• Error Prevention in Receiving – Validation rules were introduced to prevent incorrect serial number scans, eliminating costly mistakes. 

3. Increased Compliance & Standardization

• Enhanced PO Receipt Process – Additional PO details were included on small receiving labels, improving traceability and compliance. 

• Clear Differentiation for Special Orders – A system update distinguished OSP service PO Receiving from regular receipts, reducing confusion. 

4. Real-Time Data Access & Smart Decision-Making

• Integrated Reporting & Dashboards – Decision-makers gained real-time insights, eliminating reliance on outdated manual reports. 

• Multi-Language Support – The system dynamically displayed fields in German or English, improving usability for global teams. 

5. Scalable & Future Proof Solution

• Configurable Mobile Screens – The company could now modify workflows without expensive redevelopment, ensuring long-term cost savings. 

• Faster Process Implementation – New business processes were deployed more rapidly, reducing time-to-market for operational changes. 

Results & Business Impact: 

By implementing Oracle Cloud and FlexiPro, the company unlocked significant cost savings, efficiency gains, and operational agility: 

Key Business Outcomes: 

• Faster Order Fulfillment – Optimized picking and receiving workflows reduced cycle times. 

• Reduction in Errors – New validation rules improved accuracy and minimized rework. 

• Faster Label Printing & Compliance Processes – Automated label generation ensured regulatory compliance. 

• Significant IT Cost Savings – Eliminated costly custom development, reducing long-term IT expenditures. 

• Higher Workforce Productivity – A streamlined, intuitive mobile UI reduced training time and improved adoption. 

A Future-Ready Digital Transformation 

By leveraging Oracle Cloud and Intellinum FlexiPro, the company successfully modernized its inventory management and mobility solutions, creating a more efficient, scalable, and adaptable operation. 

This digital transformation reduced costs, improved data accuracy, strengthened compliance, and enhanced supply chain agility, positioning the company for long-term success in the aerospace industry. 

With a future-ready infrastructure, the manufacturer is now better equipped to respond to evolving customer demands, regulatory changes, and market shifts, ensuring a sustainable competitive advantage in additive manufacturing. 

Why This Matters for Manufacturing Leaders 

This case study highlights how leading industrial manufacturers can reduce operational costs, improve efficiency, and drive digital transformation by leveraging flexible, cloud-based solutions that eliminate inefficiencies and enable rapid business adaptation. 

Are you ready to future-proof your inventory and mobility processes? Contact us today to see how Intellinum FlexiPro can help your organization drive growth, compliance, and efficiency at scale.