You are an expert in your field and run a solid operation; imagine what you could do with an ERP with MES software solution that maximized that expertise.

The root of the problem for many foundries is scarcity. Whether lack of visibility, resources or data, many organizations are operating at a deficit that inhibits growth and breeds inefficiency, because if you can’t pinpoint a problem, how can you be expected to solve it?

The modern foundry is not just a foundry. More often, businesses are looking for a complete product, which facilitates the need to manage both foundry and machine shop components, managing all value added services through one system.

Building on a foundation of decades of successful implementations and partnerships exclusive to the metal casting industry, Guardian’s innovative solutions help foundries maximize their expertise by optimizing operations throughout their entire production chain to achieve measurable results and remain competitive.

UNLEASH THE POWER OF YOUR EXPERTISE

Despite investing heavy time and human capital into maintaining an existing/legacy system, many foundries that have identified the need for a change are limited by siloed data, lack of flexibility to navigate changing requirements, and the ability to proactively identify and address inefficiencies that have a ripple effect of negative consequences. 

If you can’t pinpoint the problem, how can you be expected to fix it?

We help connect dots to reveal inefficiencies that, when addressed, improve profitability, lower labor costs, reallocate resources, improve deliveries, reduce stress and empower your workforce. We provide a powerful alternative that is customized and optimized to work hard for the foundry, equipping an organization to grow beyond its current scope to gain market share.

We understand the challenges of implementing change in a foundry; we can help mitigate them.

With dozens of years of metal casting industry experience, we have a long history of successful implementations. We understand that you still have a foundry to run, quotas to hit and deadlines to meet. 

We partner closely with you to minimize operational impact and make each stage as quick and painless as possible. Evolving at a pace that works for you and your operation, we help equip you to run every aspect of your business even better in the end.

We partner with organizations beyond implementation to help them achieve long-term goals.

Guardian equips organizations with the real-time data, flexibility and aggregate visibility to anticipate and avoid challenges, effectively navigate changes, lower costs and grow their business beyond its current capacity.

Clear insight into all aspects of the business provides a solid baseline to make strategic decisions. The Guardian MES (Manufacturing Execution System) enables you to accurately track, collect and analyze data to control all costs associated with manufacturing a casting.

MES gives you complete visibility within each step of your routing. Drill down to transactional detail and gain a firm grasp of your actual costs – including direct, indirect and materials – throughout production. Improve shop floor efficiency and fulfill audit requirements with ease.

MES software also enables your Guardian ERP Solution to communicate with your manufacturing equipment through digital devices, like an iPad. With a browser interface, foundry-floor workers can see videos, plans, specifications and drawings of what needs to be executed for a particular operation.