CAM2 Racing Forward with Chempax

Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing
Sales & Marketing

Use Cases

Inventory Management
Manufacturing System Automation

Services

System Integration
Training

The Challenge

CAM2, a world-class automotive lubricants company, was in a critical phase of expanding its market reach. The company needed a software solution that could cater to its growing needs and help manage its operations across four locations in the United States and numerous distributors worldwide. The challenge was to find a software package that was specifically designed for lubricant and chemical companies and could provide an all-in-one solution, covering manufacturing, accounting, and sales management.

About The Customer

CAM2 is the largest independent bulk lubricant supplier in the United States. The company offers a wide array of automotive products, including brake fluids, power steering fluids, greases, gear oils, aerosol and liquid pour chemicals, antifreeze, washer fluid, and an extensive line of automotive, commercial, and industrial lubricants. CAM2 also offers an extensive bulk program with almost 150 rail cars in a proprietary fleet. Their extensive line-up of lubricants is available in various packaging options, including quarts, gallons, pails, kegs, drums, and totes. The company was established in 1981 and has four locations in North America, with its headquarters in Golden, CO. It serves various markets, including commercial & industrial, automotive, performance, and private label.

The Solution

After evaluating different software solutions for almost a year, CAM2 chose Chempax as it was specifically developed for lubricant and chemical companies. Chempax provided an all-in-one solution, covering all aspects of CAM2's business, from manufacturing to accounting to sales management. As CAM2 grew and opened more manufacturing facilities, Chempax tied them all together in real time, providing accurate information to the company's management and staff. The software also helped CAM2 develop standard operating procedures, making the company more efficient in production and better able to control and manage its inventory at multiple locations. Datacor, the company behind Chempax, provided full support during the implementation process, offering training and ongoing support.

Operational Impact

Chempax allowed CAM2 to respond quickly to a competitive marketplace as manufacturing, inventory, and sales information were readily available.
The software bridged the gap between the back office and the manufacturing facilities, greatly improving service to CAM2's customers.
Chempax helped CAM2 develop standard operating procedures, making the company more efficient in production and better able to control and manage its inventory at multiple locations.