ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1995, PhilCorr is a corrugated sheet feeder based in Vineland, New Jersey. As a customer-owned cooperative, PhilCorr supplies high-quality corrugated sheets to a network of packaging companies who also serve as its stakeholders. With a commitment to just-in-time delivery, equipment efficiency is essential to their success. PhilCorr operates with a lean footprint—running three shifts, five days a week—with no space for finished goods inventory, making machine uptime critical.

 

CHALLENGES

In 2020, following a major upgrade to their corrugator that increased capacity by 30% , PhilCorr faced several operational challenges:

  • Difficulty managing growing inventory of spare parts
  • An outdated maintenance system (MP2) that lacked flexibility and reporting capabilities
  • Limited access to real-time asset data or efficient task scheduling
  • Heavy reliance on tribal knowledge for compliance and administrative deadlines
  • No integration between maintenance activity and ERP functions, creating redundant processes and the risk of errors

According to CFO Jim Vizzard, “Mechanical downtime isn’t just a delay in revenue—it’s a profit killer. It impacts quality, delivery, and operational discipline on the floor.”

 

SOLUTION

PhilCorr turned to Llumin’s Connected Asset Management solution, integrated successfully with Amtech’s ERP system. The combined platform offered:

  • A flexible and intuitive asset hierarchy that was easy to configure
  • Automated preventive maintenance (PM) scheduling for weekends, when machines are available
  • A centralized system for both maintenance and compliance tasks, reducing reliance on individual memory
  • Real-time reporting, part tracking, and inventory management
  • Direct integration with Amtech’s ERP for vendor management and purchase order (PO) processing

“The integration between Amtech and Llumin was a game changer. Our AP clerk now has 99% accuracy on invoice matching without rekeying any data,” said Vizzard.

BENEFITS & IMPACT

By adopting Llumin and Amtech in tandem, PhilCorr has experienced measurable improvements:

  • The integration with Amtech saves the accounting department time by eliminating double entry
  • Reduced unplanned downtime through automated PM scheduling
  • Improved accountability and auditability of maintenance and compliance activities
  • Eliminated reliance on memory by digitizing critical filing deadlines and safety tasks
  • Empowered technicians with mobile access to work orders and documentation
  • Detailed cost tracking by asset and GL account, supporting monthly reporting

Vizzard stated, “We’ve gone from relying on memory to relying on systems. It’s helped us protect operations and plan smarter…We are very happy with the decision to move to the Amtech’s ERP system and the Llumin integration is providing great results.”

 

FUTURE PLANS

PhilCorr is continuing to evolve its use of Llumin and Amtech by:

  • Expanding predictive maintenance strategies using equipment run-time data
  • Further integrating training, safety, and compliance processes into the platform
  • Using data insights for accurate month-end reporting and strategic planning
  • Building a scalable foundation for long-term operational resilience

“Taking the time to set up our asset structure and processes the right way has paid off. We’re not just managing maintenance—we’re building a culture of reliability and accountability,” said Vizzard.

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