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Gorilla Glue Sticks with Velosio Distribution Solutions for Long-Term Success
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
- Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems
Applicable Industries
- Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Process Control & Optimization
- Warehouse Automation
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
The Gorilla Glue Company was experiencing rapid business growth, leading to exponential data growth and new data management challenges. They needed to adjust their processes to better manage their data, inventory, and customer information. The company sought external expertise to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement to support their continued growth and evolution.
About The Customer
The Gorilla Glue Company, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a manufacturer and distributor of strong adhesive and tape products. Known for their 'tough, strong' products, the company has been growing exponentially. They have been using Velosio Distribution Solutions since 1999 to manage and automate their financial and business processes. The company values long-term solutions that can grow with them and has a close partnership with Velosio to guide them technically and strategically.
The Solution
The Gorilla Glue Company worked with Velosio to assess their business processes and uncover opportunities for efficiency gains. They adapted their use of Velosio Distribution Solutions to better control their data and streamline operations. The solution provided continuity in part numbers, customer numbers, and user interfaces, reducing the learning curve and increasing employee efficiency. Velosio's expertise helped Gorilla Glue address unique inventory issues and improve processes from invoicing to warehouse operations. The partnership with Velosio has been crucial in guiding the company through technical and strategic challenges, enabling them to adapt to rapid growth and continue thriving in the Consumer Packaged Goods Distribution market.
Operational Impact
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