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BEX Sunglasses Sees the Light and Returns to Fishbowl After Learning It's the Best Option Available for Small Businesses
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems
Applicable Industries
- Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Sales & Marketing
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
BEX, a Las Vegas-based manufacturer of sunglasses and other accessories, was struggling with inventory management. They were manually tracking sales and inventory in Excel spreadsheets, which was time-consuming and prone to errors. Different departments within the company were acting independently without communicating inventory needs, leading to inefficiencies. Physical inventory checks and counts were a painstakingly long process. The company initially tried Fishbowl Manufacturing, an advanced inventory management system, but found it a bit beyond their needs as a young startup. They switched to a more watered-down solution, but soon realized that it was limited and not meeting their needs.
About The Customer
BEX is a Las Vegas-based manufacturer of sunglasses and other accessories. The company is known for its lightweight, comfortable sunglasses that stay still when worn. BEX Sunglasses feature top-notch polarized lenses with BEX Nylon-Polarized technology, ensuring optimal clarity and eye protection for wearers. The company was founded by Jason Adams, who had a passion for the product and paid great attention to detail, from the packaging to the conception of the product to the final piece. BEX started as a small startup and has grown over time, with its products now being distributed and sold.
The Solution
BEX decided to return to Fishbowl Manufacturing after trying other solutions. They found that Fishbowl was more robust and allowed them to grow faster. Fishbowl Manufacturing helped BEX streamline data entry processes, with sales data automatically entered into Fishbowl and reports generated. All departments were able to access identical inventory data in Fishbowl, ensuring everyone was on the same page. Fishbowl also helped workers perform cycle counts faster and keep inventory quantities accurate. The software gave BEX a strategic advantage by ensuring every team member could synchronize their efforts at every stage of production and ordering.
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