Manufacturing Company Cuts Inventory Costs 30% in 10 Weeks
How a mid-sized manufacturer replaced their failing ERP inventory module with a focused micro-application and achieved dramatic results.
Manufacturing Company Cuts Inventory Costs 30% in 10 Weeks
The Problem
Precision Components Manufacturing (150 employees, $45M revenue) was trapped by their failing ERP inventory module:
- $2M annual losses from inventory mismanagement
- 3 years of ERP struggles despite $255,000 invested
- Stockouts and overstock happening simultaneously
- Manual workarounds consuming staff time
- No real-time visibility into inventory levels
Despite massive investment in their ERP system, the inventory module created more problems than it solved.
The Solution
A focused inventory management micro-application demonstrates how doing one thing perfectly - tracking and optimizing inventory - can transform operations.
Key Features:
- Real-time inventory tracking across all locations
- Automated reorder point calculations
- Demand forecasting with seasonal adjustments
- Integration with existing production systems
- Mobile access for warehouse staff
Implementation:
- 10 weeks development with integrated business team
- 10 hours total client time required
- No disruption to ongoing operations
- Staff training included
The micro-application approach delivers exactly what organizations need without ERP complexity.
The Impact
Immediate Results:
- 30% inventory cost reduction in first quarter
- $600,000 annual savings achieved
- Eliminated stockouts while reducing overstock
- Real-time visibility replaced guesswork
Business Growth:
- 2,400% ROI from $25,000 investment
- Freed up working capital for growth initiatives
- Improved customer satisfaction through better availability
- Scalable solution growing with the business
Organizations implementing this approach can abandon expensive ERP inventory modules and operate more efficiently with focused micro-applications.
"After years of ERP headaches, this type of focused approach can deliver exactly what organizations need in 10 weeks. Such targeted solutions work where 'comprehensive' solutions fail." - Operations Manager on micro-application approaches
Interactive Demo
Interactive demonstration of a manufacturing inventory management system approach