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Case Study:

ERP System Optimization

Straight Arrow Manufacturing

Industry

Manufacturing - Consumer Products
Objectives:
  • Effective utilization of Microsoft NAV ERP system to support growth
  • Improve inventory accuracy and warehouse operations using WMS
  • Improve MRP (Material Planning) and Shipping Processes
Objectives:
  • Effective utilization of Microsoft NAV ERP system to support growth
  • Improve inventory accuracy and warehouse operations using WMS
  • Improve MRP (Material Planning) and Shipping Processes
The Solution:
  • Current State process reviews
  • In-depth analysis of Navision setup, business processes, and Add-on Modules
  • Design future state processes, including customizations
  • Establish forecasting process
  • Enable multi-bin warehouse
  • Enable hand-held scanners
  • Train and educate staff on the use of the system
The Solution:
  • Current State process reviews
  • In-depth analysis of Navision setup, business processes, and Add-on Modules
  • Design future state processes, including customizations
  • Establish forecasting process
  • Enable multi-bin warehouse
  • Enable hand-held scanners
  • Train and educate staff on the use of the system
Realized Benefits:
  • Improved visibility of inventory
  • Improve warehouse efficiency
  • Support eCommerce business
  • Improved forecasting and planning
  • Reduced cost of goods sold
Realized Benefits:
  • Improved visibility of inventory
  • Improve warehouse efficiency
  • Support eCommerce business
  • Improved forecasting and planning
  • Reduced cost of goods sold

“The project brought additional resources in the development of the warehouse management processes. Project goals were accomplished by gaining a thorough understanding of the process and software requirements.”

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