Global Brand Was Seeking Transparency For Its International Entities
SAP Software for Small & Midsize Distributors
What do companies look for in wholesale distribution software? They need software to control inventory and warehouse management, streamline purchasing and procurement and empower sales to better serve customers. Senior executives at small and medium-sized wholesale distribution companies want to achieve business growth, customer success, business improvement and help their community. Winplus required Version Control and Ownership Synced and Clear Reporting through Wholesale with SAP Business One
COMPANY PROFILE
- Name:Â Winplus
- Location:Â Costa Mesa, California
- Industry:Â Consumer Products
- Products/Services:Â Everyday Consumer Products. Manufacturer and wholesaler of quality products including, Automotive Accessories, Consumer Electronics and Home/Lifestyle products.
- Website:Â www.winplus.com
- ERP:Â SAP Business One
Winplus is a leading consumer products company specializing in automotive and lifestyle products. The global business wanted transparency across its operations so implemented Wholesale with SAP Business One to integrate all its geographically dispersed entities. In an environment where information is king, SAP Business One enables the group to work more effectively with customers, suppliers and third-party logistics partners.
- Business processes and procedures were undocumented and not standardized
- Training and ramp-up of new employees was informal and inconsistent
- Lack of visibility between operations in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the US
- SAP Business One will grow with the business, which is set to expand substantially in the coming years
- Softengine is an SAP Business One Gold Partner and has a firm grasp of the business requirements
- Was able to advise on how to improve interactions with customers, suppliers and 3PL partners
- All process are now streamlined and documented, with version control and departmental ownership of Standard Operating Procedures
- Significant process improvement across the entire organization with checks and balances in place
- Information is synced between globally disparate operations, providing greater transparency
- Built-in best practices include workflows, alerts, authorizations and approvals, ensuring global consistency
- Clear understanding of cash flow, profitability, inventory and customer performance
- In an environment where information is king, SAP Business One enables Winplus to compete on a level playing field