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Air Bearings Ltd ERP Implementation: 20% On-Time Delivery Gain

Case study of Air Bearings Ltd replacing Excel systems with Priority ERP for BOM, work orders, costing, and inventory integration.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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Air Bearings Limited, a UK manufacturer of precision air bearings, transitioned from fragmented Excel processes to Priority ERP. The implementation delivered integrated bill of materials, work orders, dynamic replenishment, warehouse management, and financial accounting. Results included 20% improvement in on-time deliveries and measurable inventory reduction across the 4600m2 facility.

Key takeaways

Replaced in-house Excel system with integrated ERP for BOM, work orders, and costing

Achieved 20% improvement in on-time deliveries and reduced inventory levels

Implemented modules for inventory, warehouse, production planning, and financials

Completed implementation with minimal downtime for 40+ users

Enabled real-time costing data and leaner manufacturing operations

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