I’m very happy with the solution, it’s been a big learning curve over the last 6 months with a lot of change which comes from implementing a big system. I look forward to utilizing it in much more detail over the next 6 months and beyond. The Hybrid team provide an excellent support service. Whenever we needed any support, they were able to answer our queries immediately. Hybrid don’t just sell a solution and walk away, they are a team of people who really want you to succeed and help you every step of the way.
– James Lawrence, MD
Introduction
Lawrence Engineering, a family-owned Toolmaking Company, was founded by Michael Lawrence in 1984. In 1995, the company moved into a purpose-built facility and has since grown into a state-of-the-art manufacturing hub equipped with the latest technology. Located near Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo, it sits at the heart of Ireland’s Toolmaking Industry.
Lawrence Engineering provides high-quality Injection Moulds, Extrusion Tooling, Jigs, Fixtures, and Special Purpose Equipment. To expand its services, the company is setting up a second site focused on medical manufacturing, offering Contract Moulding in Cleanrooms, Medical Device Component Manufacturing, Contract Assembly, and Product Design with DFM (Design for Manufacture) input.
Lawrence Engineering required a fully integrated ERP system to streamline its business operations. The company needed a solution that covered sales management, labour hours, timesheets, accounting, and nominal ledger functions—all in one system.
After discussions with Hybrid Technology Partners, they decided on Priority Software as their ERP solution. As a global leader in business management solutions, Priority Software provides flexible, cloud-based ERP designed for SMEs. Hybrid, a Gold Partner of Priority, tailored the system to Lawrence’s specific requirements.
Challenges
- Identifying business requirements and system needs
- Finding a fully integrated ERP solution
- Planning and executing a smooth implementation
- Ensuring IT infrastructure could support the ERP system
- Training staff to use the new software effectively
The Solution
The project started with a series of scoping meetings between Hybrid and the Lawrence Engineering team. Some employees had prior ERP experience, which helped refine their specific needs.
Key areas identified:
- Sales system directly linked to manufacturing order processing
- Elimination of paper-based logging for labour hours
- Real-time data retrieval and live reporting
- Factory floor access to the ERP system
- Multi-currency accounting with cost centre reporting
- Customisable reporting for sales and clients
After evaluating various solutions, Priority Software emerged as the best fit. Hybrid demonstrated its capabilities over multiple sessions, leading Lawrence Engineering to implement it as their core ERP system.
Results
The ERP implementation was a success. The system’s modules went live as planned, meeting Priority’s expectations. Lawrence Engineering is growing rapidly, with extensive expansion plans. The cloud-based Priority ERP allows them to manage multi-site and multi-company operations efficiently, supporting multiple currencies and real-time access from any device.
If your engineering business needs a reliable, fully integrated ERP system, let’s talk! We’ve helped companies like Lawrence Engineering streamline their operations—and we can do the same for you.
