Aluminium Industries has scaled its business by 250% without increasing admin headcount, following the implementation of SYSPRO ERP.
The Australian manufacturing group adopted the platform to consolidate operations across divisions and streamline production. Management says the system’s native manufacturing features enabled automation and real-time order integration.
ERP Implementation Enables Lean Business Expansion
Business expansion at Aluminium Industries has been achieved with minimal impact on administrative resourcing. “We’ve tripled the size of the business without having to add more admin staff, which is a huge efficiency gain,” said Lee Brown, Chief Technical Officer at Aluminium Industries.
Manufacturing Growth Spurs Urgent ERP Upgrade
The company’s shift from aluminium supply to manufacturing intensified after it acquired Pivotech. The transition revealed just how limited its QuickBooks setup had become. “This complexity prompted the search for an ERP solution that could natively handle manufacturing workflows without bolt-on modules,” said General Manager Jacob Kowalewski.
“We were looking for a system that could manage manufacturing requirements natively, without needing bolt-ons. SYSPRO was built on manufacturing principles and could manage multiple brands under a single business entity with ease,” Kowalewski said.
A key factor was SYSPRO’s business object layer, which allowed Aluminium Industries to integrate its custom-built software solutions—including configurators and CRMs—directly into the ERP environment.
Automation and Order Integration Drive Operational Efficiency
One of the most impactful changes came from automating order management via an e-commerce portal linked directly to SYSPRO. The portal’s main feature eliminated manual bottlenecks and created a seamless connection between customer orders and the factory floor.
The improvements underpin the company’s ability to grow at pace without proportionally expanding overheads. “Its ability to support our growth ambitions while managing the complexity of multiple divisions has been quite impressive,” said Brown.
Digital Transformation Supports Scalable Manufacturing
James Robinson, Head of Services for Asia Pacific at SYSPRO, said the partnership demonstrates how Australian manufacturers can use digital transformation to scale without bureaucratic drag.
“Their ability to scale operations, embrace innovation and leverage technology to improve efficiency and service delivery aligns perfectly with SYSPRO’s mission,” Robinson said.
Real-Time Inventory and Labour Management Improve ROI
The deployment of SYSPRO has also yielded major benefits in job management and inventory control. Labour scheduling, bill of materials accuracy, and production planning are now fully aligned with business objectives, improving both delivery timelines and cash flow.
“We’ve gained better control over manufacturing, cost management, and labour scheduling, with SYSPRO’s job system, We’ve also tightened up inventory accuracy, reduced stock on hand, and improved cash flow,” said Brown.
Accurate inventory data is flowing through to customer-facing teams as well. “Orders are on time, accurate, and not getting lost in the system and SYSPRO has made that possible,” Kowalewski added.
Aluminium Industries has made clear that SYSPRO is now central to its long-term strategic growth. “SYSPRO is our final ERP move,” said Brown. “I can’t see a future where SYSPRO doesn’t support our ongoing expansion.”