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Heatbath boosts revenue and reduces cost with
技术
- 功能应用 - 企业资源规划系统 (ERP)
适用行业
- 化学品
适用功能
- 离散制造
- 质量保证
用例
- 库存管理
- 供应链可见性(SCV)
服务
- 软件设计与工程服务
挑战
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.
关于客户
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.
解决方案
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.
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