Lindquist Machine's Lean Journey to ETO ERP

Lean Journey to ETO ERP for Lindquist Machine. LMCobjective of ROI within 24 months, hopefully sooner."
embarked on a Lean journey so it was essential thatIn January 2000 LMC embarked on a Lean journey
the new system supported these initiatives. Locatedso it was essential that the new ERP system
in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Lindquist Machinesupported these initiatives. "Our goal is to work
Corporation (LMC) builds custom machines for U.S.towards World Class Manufacturing. We want to
and international customers. For over 50 years LMCeliminate 95% of internal transactions and automate
has been solving customers' problems in industries95% of external transactions. Before Encompix we
such as food, printing, paper, film, construction, andwere running at about 25%, with Encompix we
power tools.expect a big leap forward to 70%," said Zimmer.
LMC started the implementation process at theAccording to ETO Institute ( spokesperson, Thomas
beginning of January 2005. After a four-monthR. Cutler, "Encompix continues to take the leadership
implementation, LNC went live with Encompix on Mayrole in technology solutions for the Engineer-to-Order
1, 2005.manufacturing sector."
Although it is still early days Joe Zimmer, CFO, isEncompix ( has filled the manufacturing software
looking forward to big improvements. "We expect arequirements of Engineer-to-Order companies since
significant reduction in paperwork and to streamline1992. The company name reflects the commitment
our office processes. Our goal is to reduce the officeto developing business application solutions that
lead time from 10 days to 2-3 days. Encompix willencompass the complex areas of project-based and
also provide us with greater visibility of job statusjob-based manufacturing. Encompix provides ETO
and provide clear assembly instructions to productionmanufacturers with a competitive advantage by
staff. We are confident that we will meet ourimproving bottom line results.