Consumer Packaged Goods

Optimizing Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturer Operations with SAP Business One ERP Integration

A leading manufacturer and distributor of consumer packaged goods (CPG) provides a wide range of industrial, commercial, and household cleaning solutions. The client is known for its high-quality products including cleaning agents, floor care solutions, disinfectants, and specialized cleaning tools. The client wanted to streamline its internal processes and enhance efficiency to keep pace with increasing demand and operational complexity.

  • Industry Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution
  • Solution ERP solution
  • Technology Used SAP Business One

Challenges Faced by Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturers

Inefficient Inventory Management

The company faced difficulties in maintaining optimal stock levels without real-time inventory tracking, leading to conditions like stockouts and overstocking.

Manual Order Processing

Manual data entry into the system resulted in slow processing times and increased the risk of human errors.

Financial Reporting Challenges

Generating financial reports manually was time-consuming and error-prone. The lack of integration made it difficult to produce timely and accurate financial information.

Employee Payroll Management

Managing payroll and attendance data manually created an administrative burden, especially as the client’s business grew.

Key Features of SAP Business One ERP

Master Data Management
Master Data Management

Centralized data management of customers, suppliers, products, and orders can ensure consistency and integrity across the organization

Order Management

Automated order creation and invoicing using the SPS Add-On can increase order accuracy and processing speed.

Inventory Management

Real-time monitoring of stock levels and inventory movements reduces the conditions like stockouts and overstocking.

Financial Management

A comprehensive financial system automates financial reporting, tracks expenses, and manages cash flow with greater accuracy.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

A 360-degree view of customers in the CRM module can assist the client to offer personalised services and improving overall customer satisfaction.

Dashboards & Reporting

Customisable dashboards for monitoring KPIs in sales, inventory, and financial performance can give real-time insights.

Our Solutions

ERP Selection & Implementation

Silver Touch Technologies worked with the manufacturer to implement SAP Business One, an integrated ERP solution to streamline key operations:

  • Integration of order and inventory management within a single system
  • Consolidation of customer data for improved CRM
  • Real-time financial data integration for accurate reporting and compliance

Integration Approach

  • Integration of SAP Business One with the SPS Add-On to streamline order processing, inventory management, and financial operations
  • SPS Add-On enabled automated order creation, invoicing, and sales order tracking

Conclusion

The implementation of SAP Business One with the SPS Add-On provided the CPG manufacturer with a robust, integrated solution for automating key business operations. The company was able to improve operational efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance customer service by streamlining order management, inventory control, and financial reporting.

The integration of SAP Business One ERP has positioned the manufacturer for scalable growth, allowing them to manage increasing order volumes and expand their customer base with greater ease. Ultimately, the solution has improved both operational and financial visibility, strengthened decision-making, and brought better business outcomes.

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