PDS Industries Epicor MES Implementation Case Study

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PDS Industries Epicor MES Implementation Case Study

Case study of PDS Industries replacing legacy shop floor systems with Epicor MES to automate scheduling, reduce errors, and increase throughput in aerospace and defense manufacturing.

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June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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PDS Industries, an AS9100-certified precision machining supplier to aerospace and defense customers, implemented Epicor MES as part of a company-wide modernization effort. The deployment replaced manual shop floor processes and fragmented legacy systems with eight manufacturing execution stations, automated scheduling, and real-time visibility. Results included higher throughput, improved lead time accuracy, reduced human error, and tighter integration between shop floor and back-office operations.

Key takeaways

Replaced manual shop floor operations with automated MES execution stations

Eliminated human error and reduced labor costs through process automation

Improved lead time accuracy and delivery performance via automated scheduling

Achieved real-time visibility and single-source ERP integration across the enterprise

Supported AS9100 and Flight Safety compliance requirements in aerospace manufacturing

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