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Sagely Naturals Overcomes Inventory and Logistics Challenges with Cin7
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems
- Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries
- Retail
- Transportation
Applicable Functions
- Sales & Marketing
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Picking, Sorting & Positioning
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Sagely Naturals, the largest female-founded CBD company in the US, was facing significant challenges due to its rapid growth. The company, which makes plant-based, CBD-infused products for whole self-wellness, was struggling with inventory and logistics management. The situation was further complicated by the fact that the company had multiple channels to market, including both small and big box retailers, and their own direct-to-consumer (D2C) ecommerce store. Additionally, the CBD industry is regulated differently across various US states, adding another layer of complexity to their operations. Sagely Naturals also uses a third-party logistics (3PL) warehouse, which meant they did not have direct inventory control and needed a solution that could integrate seamlessly with their 3PL provider, their inventory management software, and their Shopify store.
About The Customer
Sagely Naturals is a rapidly growing company that produces plant-based, CBD-infused products aimed at promoting whole self-wellness. The company was co-founded by Kerrigan Berhens and Kaley Nichol and has grown to become the largest female-founded CBD company in the US. Sagely Naturals' core customers are women seeking a better quality of life through natural products that support sleep, anxiety, and pain management. They are interested in the medicinal properties of cannabis but do not want to experience any psychoactive effects. The company sells its products through multiple channels, including small and big box retailers and their own direct-to-consumer ecommerce store.
The Solution
Sagely Naturals found the solution to their challenges in Cin7, an inventory management software. Cin7 was able to handle all the complexities of Sagely Naturals' multiple sales channels, including EDI integrations to big box retailers. The software's reporting functionality also provided Sagely Naturals with real-time insights into their inventory and sales. Cin7's seamless integration with Sagely Naturals' 3PL provider, their Shopify store, and their inventory management software was a key factor in their decision. Furthermore, Cin7's integration with QuickBooks allowed Sagely Naturals to sync their sales, purchases, costs, and more for easy accounts reconciliation. Sagely Naturals found that Cin7 provided the same value as larger ERP providers, but at a lower cost and with more personal attention.
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