DeNyse Companies designs, fabricates, and installs architectural and commercial signage.

This woman-owned company is one of the Southeast’s largest sign manufacturing companies.

In 2008, after 25 years of growth, the company faced growing pains. Its antiquated and heavily customized Microsoft Navision system was hindering the company’s ability to scale:

• The business was heavily reliant on spreadsheets, lacking real-time visibility and control.
• The company had difficulty attracting and retaining talent due to outdated systems.

One of the owners stated at the time: “Nobody wants to work for us. We don’t have the systems to attract new, younger employees.”

The TwinEngines Solution

TwinEngines implemented Epicor Kinetic – chosen for its suitability for project-based, make-to-order manufacturing. TwinEngines integrated its business process platform to address key gaps in Epicor’s capabilities. These gaps included:

• Missing “Property” Concept: Epicor could not manage client properties, crucial for DeNyse’s sign installations. TwinEngines created a custom solution to track property details like aerial photos and plats.
• Limited “Inventory” Functionality: Customized signs demanded a sophisticated inventory management system. TwinEngines implemented serialized inventory capabilities with sub-part breakdowns.
• Multiple Proposals per Opportunity: Construction projects often require multiple proposal iterations.
• Limited Document Management: DeNyse needed easy access to site drawings, invoices, and bills of lading, linked to relevant entities like tasks, orders, and projects.
• Integrated Tasking: TwinEngines introduced a comprehensive tasking module to manage project steps beyond manufacturing, such as permit acquisition, design revisions, and electrical work.
• Labor and Material Entry Challenges: DeNyse needed to track labor and material usage for multiple jobs and operations for accurate job costing and improved visibility on the shop floor.

2013 – Continuous Innovation & Improvement

TwinEngines brings a culture of ongoing improvement to its client relationship. In 2013, a customer portal was developed to meet customer demands. The core system was expanded to manage digital signage and increase service offerings.

“We never stopped the implementation,” Kevin Seefried, President of TwinEngines said. “We built and innovated continuously off the original foundation.”

2025 –  Future Enhancements

DeNyse will be expanding the system to:

• Leverage the value of collected data through advanced analytics.
• Redevelop the shop floor tool for mobile.
• Automate processes for quoting from CAD drawings.
• Streamline installation and billing through improved mobile integration.

Key Outcomes:

• The TwinEngines platform ushered in explosive growth from $8 million to $50 million over 15 years.
• Improved data collection and visibility enabled data-driven decision-making.
• A streamlined quote approval process boosted profitability and sales velocity.
• Elimination of paper-based processes enhanced efficiency.
• DeNyse attracted new talent through modernized systems.

“By filling the gaps in their Epicor ERP, we were able to create a genuinely unique solution to DeNyse’s complex workflow,” Kevin Seefried said. “Our platform delivered enhanced visibility, operational efficiency, and profitability in a custom-manufacturing and creative environment.”