How Powerhouse Controls Scaled Engineering-to-Order Operations with NetSuite ERP

The Challenge: Outgrowing Spreadsheets in an Engineering-to-Order Business

When Powerhouse Controls came to GURUS to undertake their NetSuite ERP implementation, they were running their business on a homegrown system that relied heavily on spreadsheets. As the company scaled, it became clear that their operations were evolving beyond the point of being sustainable on smaller systems.

They needed a robust, cloud-based ERP that could:

• Manage complex engineering-to-order projects from quote through delivery

• Centralize financials and project management in a single platform

• Provide real-time visibility across the entire organization

• Scale alongside their rapidly growing operations Replace manual spreadsheet-based processes with automated workflows

For engineering-to-order manufacturers, these challenges are especially acute. Every project is unique, with custom specifications, variable timelines, and materials that need to be tracked from procurement through production. Without a centralized ERP, project managers, accountants, and operations staff are all working from different data, leading to miscommunication, margin erosion, and limited visibility into project profitability.

Why Powerhouse Controls Chose GURUS Solutions for Their NetSuite Implementation

Powerhouse Controls needed more than just software, they needed an implementation partner that understood the complexities of an engineering-to-order business model. GURUS Solutions' experience with manufacturing and ETO companies, combined with their collaborative Sherpa implementation methodology, made them the right fit.

GURUS' approach allowed the Powerhouse team to remain involved in the implementation at the level that made sense for their business, while GURUS handled the technical heavy lifting, from system configuration and data migration to workflow automation and training.

What NetSuite ERP Delivers for Engineering-to-Order Businesses

NetSuite ERP provides engineering-to-order companies like Powerhouse Controls with a unified cloud platform purpose-built for complex project-based operations:

• Project-based financial tracking with real-time visibility into costs, margins, and profitability

• Integrated procurement and inventory management tied to individual project requirements

• Cloud-based access for teams across locations and job sites

• Automated workflows replacing manual spreadsheet processes

• Consolidated reporting across projects, departments, and financials

• Scalable infrastructure that grows with the business without adding operational complexity

Looking Ahead: Scaling with NetSuite ERP and GURUS Solutions

With NetSuite ERP in place, Powerhouse Controls now has the cloud infrastructure to continue scaling their engineering-to-order operations, taking on more complex projects, serving more industries, and delivering greater service to their clients without being constrained by manual processes or disconnected systems.

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