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SSL WinMan delivers reliability, accuracy and significant time savings for Centurion Europe
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
- Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems
- Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries
- Consumer Goods
- Retail
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
- Sales & Marketing
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Warehouse Automation
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
- Training
The Challenge
Centurion Europe faced significant challenges with their aging business management system, which was impacting their ability to maintain high customer service levels. The system's limitations included the inability to handle multiple bins within single storage locations, manage incoming stock effectively, and automatically allocate components for sub-assemblies. These issues led to a growing amount of time spent correcting and updating data, decreasing trust in data accuracy, and inefficiencies in generating meaningful reports. The company recognized the need for a modern, fully integrated ERP system to streamline their processes and improve overall efficiency.
About The Customer
Centurion Europe Ltd is a leading specialist supplier of tool, hardware, and DIY products, based in a state-of-the-art distribution center in Doncaster, UK. Established over 27 years ago, the company has grown to become one of the UK's foremost 'Trade only' distributors, boasting a healthy turnover. Centurion Europe handles a diverse product range of approximately 25,000 items across 10 distinct categories, catering to a wide variety of order sizes and customer needs. With a monthly volume of around 4000 orders from over 7000 customers worldwide, the company relies on efficient business processes to maintain its high standards of customer service.
The Solution
Centurion Europe implemented WinMan ERP from SSL WinMan to address their business management challenges. The project began in February 2007, with a comprehensive internal team working closely with SSL WinMan to review and optimize every business process. The implementation included setting up incoming stock control mechanisms, cleansing, and transferring data held outside the system. The new ERP system provided a reliable, real-time solution that improved data accuracy, streamlined order processing, and enhanced overall efficiency. The WinMan ERP system also enabled the company to generate meaningful reports, manage stock levels, and track sales performance effectively.
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