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Lab Security Systems Corp

LAB Security Systems Corporation, known as LAB, is a leading manufacturer of high-quality precision components and aftermarket packaging for industries such as mechanical security (locks), firearms, electronics and consumer goods. Founded in 1956, the company is recognised as a "World Class Supplier" and operates one of the largest concentrations of Swiss Escomatic screw machines in North America, producing over 1.3 billion parts annually. LAB's products are made in the USA and adhere to ISO 9001:2015 certified quality standards.

Industry

Manufacturing – Precision components

Location

Bristol, Connecticut, USA

Implemented by

The context

A world-class precision manufacturer, ready for integrated ERP

Lab Security Systems Corp is a long-established manufacturer of precision components and aftermarket packaging, serving demanding industries such as mechanical security, firearms, electronics and consumer goods from its base in the United States.

Before the Odoo ERP project, Lab Security Systems Corp relied on processes that had evolved over decades of continuous production, making it increasingly challenging to coordinate high-volume manufacturing, packaging and quality control across their operations.

The priority was to protect their reputation as a World Class Supplier by maintaining consistent quality, supporting high-volume production and keeping operational control aligned with ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Their needs

Structuring precision manufacturing on a robust ERP backbone

Lab Security Systems Corp wanted an integrated ERP system that could support their precision manufacturing activities, align with their quality commitments and scale with the large volumes they produce every year.

  • A system capable of supporting high-volume precision component manufacturing and packaging.
  • Centralised control over core operational data to reduce manual work and inconsistencies.
  • Processes aligned with their ISO 9001:2015-certified quality standards.
  • A scalable ERP foundation that can grow with their production capacity and product range.

The proposed solution

Deploying Odoo ERP for a precision component manufacturer

Captivea USA implemented Odoo ERP as the backbone of Lab Security Systems Corp's operations, giving the manufacturer an integrated system aligned with their high-volume precision production, aftermarket packaging activities, and quality requirements.

The first step of this project is to perform a complete analysis of the client's Odoo environment.

Analysis objectives

  • To be reassured on the feasibility
  • Show that we understood their business
  • To confirm a budget
  • To know and confirm how we will do it
  • Know the timeline

Analysis processes

  1. Business discovery
  2. Workshops by theme / group of people / domains
  3. Create the deliverable documents
  4. Present it
  5. Handle feedback

The results

Benefits & returns on investment

What the client gained, day after day, once the solution went live.

Time saving

  • Centralised organisation of financial documents
  • Generate quotes in a few clicks
  • Quick sharing of documents
  • Simplified supply management
  • Automation of intervention schedules

Productivity gain

  • Centralised management of leads and customers, increasing sales team efficiency
  • Smoother order processing with real-time stock tracking
  • Clear visualisation of performance and key indicators
  • Quick access to employee information

Increase in sales

  • Improved client satisfaction through faster project delivery
  • Better time management that helps allocate resources to the most profitable projects
  • Identifying additional requirements through ticket analysis

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