Wide-format printing and signage shop modernizing operations with lean manufacturing
The GSI Group is a 20-year-old printing and signage operation in Kissimmee running SAP, Power BI, and AutoCAD alongside new adoption of EDI and GPT-based quality systems. The technology stack and active projects reveal a shop in operational transition: they're implementing lean manufacturing, building a new product introduction process, and deploying EDI to upstream their supply chain — all while fighting tight margins and labor constraints. The manufacturing-heavy org (25 roles in production) and sparse engineering (1) suggests they're modernizing through applied software and process, not building.
Notable leadership hires: Finance Director, Team Lead
The GSI Group provides wide-format printing, signage, and related services from its Kissimmee, Florida headquarters. Their service mix includes UV printing, murals, building signs, window tinting, ADA signage, business cards, and custom graphics. Operating since 2002, they serve small-to-medium regional clients. The company runs SAP for back-office operations, Power BI for reporting, and specialized tools (AutoCAD, CREO, SolidWorks) for design and product engineering. Current focus spans new product introduction workflows, inventory and supply-chain optimization via EDI, and operational efficiency improvements through lean methodologies.
SAP (ERP), Power BI (analytics), AutoCAD (design), CREO and SolidWorks (CAD), Windchill (PLM), Azure DevOps, SQL, and recently GPT integration for quality/lean initiatives.
Lean manufacturing rollout, new product introduction (NPIP), product lifecycle management, EDI supply-chain expansion, cost reduction, financial forecasting, and operational performance programs.
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