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Case Study – Hampford Research, Inc.
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
- Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries
- Chemicals
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Manufacturing System Automation
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Hampford Research, Inc. (HRI) was previously operating on a homegrown system that was difficult to maintain and didn’t allow for any upgrades. With a lack of real-time data and complete visibility to all manufacturing operations, they weren’t able to judge on a daily basis what was happening within the company – everything from inventory status to warehouse management to simple financial reporting – there was always an information delay.
About The Customer
Hampford Research, Inc. (HRI) is a custom chemical manufacturer that was established in 1982 as a manufacturer specializing in photo chemicals and radiation cured monomers. HRI has expanded the industries it serves to include the electronics, personal care and dental, printing and imaging, optical lens and curable adhesive and coatings industries.
The Solution
HRI implemented ProcessPro in 2011, a fully integrated and industry specific ERP solution that seized the ability to grow along with their company. Approximately a year after their initial implementation, they added additional features, including Project Accounting, Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and Warehouse Management Solution (WMS), to further streamline their processes and improve operational efficiencies. Utilization of Business Intelligence Suite (BI) provides a familiar reporting environment that has enabled HRI to retrieve, analyze and share critical business information allowing them to make better informed, timelier and knowledgeable business decisions.
Operational Impact
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