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Enzed Albury's Transformation with IoT: A Case Study
Technology Category
- Actuators - Hydraulic Actuators
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
Applicable Industries
- Equipment & Machinery
Applicable Functions
- Maintenance
- Sales & Marketing
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Enzed Albury, a franchise for Parker Hannifin (Australia) Pty Ltd, has been in business for 30 years, providing 24/7 hydraulic hose replacement, supplying hydraulic and pneumatic components, and offering repairs and component testing. However, their business was heavily reliant on an outdated DOS system for managing their stock, debtors, and creditors. This posed a significant business risk as it was becoming increasingly difficult to find an IT team capable of maintaining the system. Additionally, the accounting team had to manually input transactions into Reckon Accounts, leading to potential inaccuracies and unreliable reporting. The need for a system change was urgent, considering the company had 17,000 parts, 400 suppliers, and 3000 customers on file, and the risk to this data was substantial.
About The Customer
Enzed Albury is a long-standing business with 30 years of experience in the industry. As a franchise for Parker Hannifin (Australia) Pty Ltd, the company provides 24/7 hydraulic hose replacement, supplies a full range of hydraulic and pneumatic components, and offers repairs and component testing using state-of-the-art machinery at the Enzed Albury warehouse. The company has a vast database of 17,000 parts, 400 suppliers, and 3000 customers. Despite its success and longevity, the company faced significant challenges due to its reliance on an outdated DOS system for managing its stock, debtors, and creditors.
The Solution
To address these challenges, Enzed Albury decided to implement Fishbowl Manufacturing, a modern software solution that provides stock control and integrates with Reckon Accounts. As members of Fishbowl’s Ocean Support and Software Maintenance programs, Enzed Albury also received unlimited user support and software updates. The new system allowed for real-time sales and automatic emailing of invoices to customers, leading to a more streamlined and professional workflow. The company also started using electronic purchase orders, simplifying the process of receiving and reconciling goods. With real-time information, the company could easily determine its purchasing cash flow requirements. Changes in stock were easily applied to current stock levels, allowing for a rolling stock take throughout the year.
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