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Kateeva Moves at the Speed of Innovation
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems
- Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries
- Electronics
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Process Control & Optimization
- Warehouse Automation
Services
- System Integration
- Training
The Challenge
Kateeva, a rapidly growing start-up in the OLED display manufacturing industry, faced significant challenges in managing their complex manufacturing processes. Initially, they relied on manual, paper-based systems for inventory management, which were time-consuming and inefficient. The lack of an integrated inventory management system led to infrequent and inaccurate stock counts, causing a lag in data points and making it difficult to maintain control over inventory movement. As a result, Kateeva struggled to keep up with the industry's fast-paced advancements and needed a scalable solution to streamline their operations and improve inventory accuracy.
About The Customer
Kateeva is a pioneering company in the OLED display manufacturing industry, known for its innovative use of inkjet technology to produce high-quality digital screens. As an OEM capital equipment designer, innovator, and manufacturer, Kateeva focuses on creating products that offer attractive features to consumers while reducing the cost of ownership for display manufacturers. Over the past two years, Kateeva has experienced tremendous growth, necessitating the implementation of robust systems to manage their intricate manufacturing processes. Despite being a start-up, Kateeva has quickly established itself as a key player in the industry, continually pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation.
The Solution
To address their challenges, Kateeva implemented NetSuite as their organizational backbone and integrated RF-SMART for advanced barcoding functionality. This combination provided the necessary structure and scalability to manage their complex systems and massive material handling requirements. RF-SMART's mobile stock counts enabled Kateeva to conduct inventory counts more efficiently, doubling the inventory counted in half the time. The integration with NetSuite eliminated the need for manual inventory reconciliations, significantly improving productivity. Additionally, RF-SMART's Work Order Assembly, Picking, WIP, and Bin Transfer functionalities allowed Kateeva to maintain high levels of fiscal accuracy and adapt to industry changes. The on-site support and training provided by RF-SMART during the implementation phase were invaluable, helping Kateeva optimize their warehouse setup and resolve any issues quickly. This hands-on approach ensured a smooth transition and empowered the warehouse team to take ownership of the new processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and best practices.
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