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Heatbath boosts revenue and reduces cost with
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Chemicals
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
The Challenge
Heatbath Corporation, a leader in metal finishing and heat treating salts technologies, was seeking new capabilities to enhance their business efficiency. They needed a solution that could track products from their inception to their end for ISO compliance. Additionally, they required up-to-date cost and product information on a customer level, which would enable them to quickly adjust to inflationary and competitive pressures.
About The Customer
Heatbath Corporation is a manufacturer of heat treating salts, quenchants and metal finishing chemical products. The company was established in 1923 and has locations in Chicago, Detroit and Massachusetts. Over the years, Heatbath has grown to become a leader in metal finishing and heat treating salts technologies. The company was in need of a solution that could help them run their business more efficiently, track products for ISO compliance, and provide up-to-date cost and product information.
The Solution
Heatbath Corporation chose Datacor’s Chempax CS and eChempax software to address their challenges. The company found other software candidates lacking in critical features and requiring modifications for the chemical industry. However, with Chempax, Heatbath was able to easily compare raw material costs by plant location, ensuring their purchasing managers were getting the lowest possible prices. This also enabled them to make more informed decisions regarding finished good production.
Operational Impact
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