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Datacor Helps Whitaker Oil Increase Profitability
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Chemicals
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Sales & Marketing
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Predictive Replenishment
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
The Challenge
Whitaker Oil operates a complex enterprise with multiple companies and multiple facilities. The company was in need of a business software solution that could help them manage and measure profitability at the transaction level. The solution needed to be specifically designed for the chemical industry, capable of handling complex batching and blending, inventory management, purchasing, safety, price management, order entry, invoicing, and financial statements.
About The Customer
Whitaker Oil is a company that distributes solvents, chemicals, and petroleum products from facilities in the southeastern United States. In addition to distribution, the company also provides blending, terminaling, and custom packaging services. The company operates a complex enterprise with multiple companies and facilities, requiring a robust business software solution to manage and measure profitability at the transaction level.
The Solution
After researching many software solutions, Whitaker Oil selected Chempax VB from Datacor, Inc. The company recognized Datacor as a leader in the chemical distribution software business. Chempax VB software captures every transaction Whitaker Oil does, mirroring the entire enterprise. The software allows Whitaker Oil to automate the distribution of reports to key management and sales personnel, providing them with up-to-date information on customer order and invoicing activity. Chempax also manages global price changes, a crucial feature given the volatile pricing in the chemical industry.
Operational Impact
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