Lakeside Plastics: Epicor ERP and Mattec MES Improve Automotive Manufacturing

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Lakeside Plastics: Epicor ERP and Mattec MES Improve Automotive Manufacturing

Case study showing how Lakeside Plastics used Epicor IVP ERP and Mattec MES to cut defects, eliminate expedite fees, and win supplier awards during industry downturn.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Lakeside Plastics, a tier-one automotive injection molder, implemented Epicor IVP ERP for financials, inventory, and supply chain control, then added Mattec MES for real-time shop floor monitoring and OEE tracking. Integration replaced manual processes with automated alerts, accurate scheduling, and live production data. Results included defect rates dropping from 25 PPM to under 1 PPM, $120,000 annual defect penalty savings, $50,000 in eliminated expedite charges, and consecutive GM and Johnson Controls supplier awards.

Key takeaways

ERP plus MES integration replaced manual shop floor data capture with automated, real-time production monitoring

Defect rate fell from 25 PPM to under 1 PPM, saving $120,000 yearly in penalties

Eliminated $50,000 in annual expedite charges through accurate, demand-driven scheduling

Mattec MES enabled automatic workload balancing and OEE measurement on injection molding equipment

Supplier awards from GM and Johnson Controls drove 15% business growth during industry downturn

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