Case Studies

Explore how our customers have transformed their operations with the help of MSC. These case studies highlight real-world examples of businesses that have enhanced productivity, streamlined processes, and achieved profit improvements. Representing a vast range of industries, customers share their success stories and the tangible benefits they’ve realized with MSC’s expertise.

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Optimizing Inventory Management in Plastics Manufacturing: A Case Study on Reducing Downtime and Costs

Optimizing Inventory Management in Plastics Manufacturing: A Case Study on Reducing Downtime and Costs

This case study illustrates how a manufacturer of plastic bags, wraps, and containers overcame challenges related to downtime, stock-outs, and storeroom space by implementing MSC’s customized inventory management solutions, including vending, VMI, and an in-house hydraulics program, resulting in projected year 1 cost savings of $322,942.

Paper/Allied Products & Other Durable: Rubber/Plastics

Digging Deep: A case study on Werk-Brau’s need to decrease cycle time and increase tool life with MSC’s solutions

Digging Deep: A case study on Werk-Brau’s need to decrease cycle time and increase tool life with MSC’s solutions

Werk-Brau, a heavy equipment manufacturer, faced challenges with operational inefficiencies, low productivity, and short tool life. Implementing MSC’s solutions, they were able to address these issues, leading to improved manufacturing processes and an average 20% increase in tool life.

Overcoming Operational Hurdles: CNC Machine Shop’s Transformation with MSC’s Inventory Solutions

Overcoming Operational Hurdles: CNC Machine Shop’s Transformation with MSC’s Inventory Solutions

Facing operational and inventory management challenges, the CNC Machine Shop implemented MSC’s solutions, leading to a 12.5% reduction in overall spend, 20% decrease in on-hand inventory, and $94,015 savings in process improvements.

Fabricated Metals

Overcoming Inventory Overstock and Inefficiencies: A General Manufacturing Company’s Transformation with MSC

Overcoming Inventory Overstock and Inefficiencies: A General Manufacturing Company’s Transformation with MSC

A General Manufacturing Company overcomes challenges of inventory overstock, back orders, and inefficient procurement by partnering with MSC, implementing strategic inventory management solutions, and achieving a first-year projected profit improvement of $170,321

General Manufacturing

Transforming Operations: Flinchbaugh Engineering’s Journey to Strategic Inventory Management with MSC Solutions

Transforming Operations: Flinchbaugh Engineering’s Journey to Strategic Inventory Management with MSC Solutions

Flinchbaugh Engineering, a contract manufacturing company, partnered with MSC Industrial to streamline their procurement process, manage inventory, and improve safety and productivity, resulting in a cost savings of $215,012 in the first year.

General Manufacturing

Unlocking Productivity: BDE’s Transformation Journey with MSC’s MillMax® in CNC Machining & Toolmaking

Unlocking Productivity: BDE’s Transformation Journey with MSC’s MillMax® in CNC Machining & Toolmaking

The case study highlights how BDE Manufacturing Technologies, a CNC machining and toolmaking company, significantly improved operational productivity and achieved a 1200% increase in productivity by implementing MSC’s MillMax® service, which optimized their cutting parameters and significantly reduced their cycle time.

Machinery

MillMax® in Action: Enhancing Productivity in Aerospace Engineering at Ascentec

MillMax® in Action: Enhancing Productivity in Aerospace Engineering at Ascentec

MSC's Metalworking Specialist conducted MillMax® Tap Test, then customized the parameters based on spindle conditions

Aerospace

Efficiency Unleashed: Rig & Drilling Equipment Manufacturer’s Journey with MSC

Efficiency Unleashed: Rig & Drilling Equipment Manufacturer’s Journey with MSC

Facing procurement and inventory challenges, the rig & drilling equipment manufacturer implemented MSC’s solutions, achieving immediate savings of $442,410 and operational improvements.

Mining

Maximizing Productivity in Hydropower Manufacturing: A case study on milling optimization and operational efficiency

Maximizing Productivity in Hydropower Manufacturing: A case study on milling optimization and operational efficiency

This case study showcases how a power distribution provider improved inventory visibility and spend management, and supported multiple buildings from a single crib by leveraging MSC's solutions, leading to significant cost savings.

Power Distribution

Streamlining Hydraulics Supply Chain: Parker Hydraulics Program Clears Backorders for Excavator Attachments Manufacturer

Streamlining Hydraulics Supply Chain: Parker Hydraulics Program Clears Backorders for Excavator Attachments Manufacturer

Read how a construction machinery manufacturer, facing backorders due to long lead times from their incumbent hydraulics supplier, successfully cleared their backlog and increased output by implementing the Parker Hydraulics Program from MSC, which allowed them to bring specific hose and fitting production in-house.

Machinery

Transforming Inventory Management and Enhancing Metalworking Expertise: A Case Study on a Medical Implant Manufacturer

Transforming Inventory Management and Enhancing Metalworking Expertise: A Case Study on a Medical Implant Manufacturer

Facing challenges with supplier management, inventory visibility, and metalworking expertise, the medical implant manufacturer partnered with MSC for a customized solution, resulting in projected 5-year cost savings exceeding $2.5M and an average annual savings of $500K.

Medical

Energy Efficiency Transformation: A Case Study on Safety Lighting Assessment at a BMC Thermoset Composite Manufacturer

Energy Efficiency Transformation: A Case Study on Safety Lighting Assessment at a BMC Thermoset Composite Manufacturer

This case study details how a BMC Thermoset Composite Manufacturer significantly reduced energy usage and maintenance costs by transitioning from fluorescent to LED lighting, resulting in a 77% reduction in energy usage, annual energy savings of $54,724, and decreased maintenance labour costs.

Other Durable: Rubber/Plastics