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Toy manufacturer stops endless and fractured email trails with Shippabo’s centralized logistics platform
Technology Category
- Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Consumer Goods
- Retail
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Predictive Replenishment
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
With numerous retailers over the globe, NJ Croce Company was facing the balancing act of meeting their customers’ needs promptly while scouring through endless email trails. The main challenge was keeping track of all shipments in one place, with organized communication, documents, timelines, etc. Shippabo allows NJ Croce Company to organize data as needed. The company needed to reduce the number of processes and streamline essential ones, allowing employees to focus on running their family business and upholding a legacy of toy-making going back to 1953.
About The Customer
NJ Croce Company is a manufacturer of licensed wholesale products featuring DC Comics, Betty Boop, Gumby, The Simpsons, and Felix the Cat, selling to wholesale retailers. Since 1981, NJ Croce Company has proven that its motto “design and details are second to none” applies to many areas of its business - from customer service to production. Its best-in-class offerings have successfully and competitively positioned itself within the market as the go-to company for bendable action figures, bendable key chains, and 3D motion wall clocks.
The Solution
Shippabo’s cloud-based management platform brings greater visibility, pricing, collaboration, and actionable data to every shipment. Different segments of the team need different data sets, and various departments require recurring reports that can be difficult and time-consuming to utilize effectively. Shippabo allows for organized imports and ease of keeping on top of filing documents and any changes that occur during the shipping process. Custom views and automated reporting offer previously unforeseen insight and unique operational data. Users can set up custom views that provide a streamlined look at all their shipments’ lifecycle, optimizing and gaining crucial visibility of the supply chain. Automated reports save time by eliminating the need to keep track of shared spreadsheets, allowing periodic reports to be automated and sent to preselected team members.
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