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Sage ERP X3 Spells Success for ABC Compounding, Inc.
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Chemicals
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases
- Manufacturing System Automation
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
ABC Compounding, Inc., a specialty chemical manufacturer of industrial cleaning supplies, was facing challenges with its existing ERP software, ProcessPro. The software had become undersized and lacked key functionality needed to meet the company’s growing demands. The company needed planning, scheduling, and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) features, which were lacking in their previous ERP software. They needed a scalable, fully integrated, enterprise solution that was easily adaptable to their requirements.
About The Customer
ABC Compounding, Inc. is a specialty chemical manufacturer of industrial cleaning supplies. The company has experienced decades of uninterrupted growth and profitability, making it a recognized leader in the industry. ABC Compounding serves customers of all sizes, with up to 60 percent of its sales being private-label products, distributed by regional and national janitorial supply companies. The company is based in Atlanta, Georgia and operates in 6 locations.
The Solution
ABC Compounding, Inc. decided to switch to Sage ERP X3, a comprehensive ERP solution with a full set of integrated manufacturing, distribution, and financial components. The software is highly flexible and intuitive to install, configure, and use. The implementation of Sage ERP X3 was done in partnership with a local Sage business partner, who assisted with the implementation and data conversion tasks. The implementation went smoothly and the company was able to make productive use of the software right away.
Operational Impact
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