MLP Steel
The Client
MLP is a Pittsburgh based mid-market steel fabrication company
They produce steel products for the automotive and Critical Infrastructure industries
With multiple facility locations across Western Pennsylvania MLP is a shining example of the Re-Industrialization of the U.S. and AGR is proud to be their technology services partner
The Challenge
MLP needed to modernize its computing environment and upgrade its existing digital core
Desired a cloud computing environment with a modernized digital core
Sought to digitize the factory floor platform integrating MES to Machine Tools with wireless technology and machine instruction code
Needed to transform their CX by integrating an online customer order management system (Customer Portal) and have this integrate with shop-floor planning and production
The Solution
AGR provided a end-to-end system solution implementing a cloud-based digital core
Deployed multiple additional applications/tools in the cloud that AGR integrated into a seamless system for MLP
Project included fully implementing the digital core, including:
Upgraded cloud ERP system
RFID (industrial hardened ) mobility on the shop floor
Engineering to PLC middleware
Local environment cyber security utilities
Enterprise documentation engine
Customer Portal to Digital Core Integration
The Result
Cloud Digital Core (ERP) successfully implemented and data migrated into new environment
Documentation restructured and digitized with changes to policies, departmental procedures and work instructions
Conducted change management for organization realignment
Defined and created data analytics and visualization dashboards for multi-tier reporting.