Overcoming Inventory and Quality Control Challenges with SAP Business One
Company Overview
The client is a well-established manufacturer of compact tractors and agricultural implements. In addition to mini tractors, the company also develops self-propelled reapers that operate on petrol, diesel, or kerosene for harvesting crops like wheat, rice, and soybeans. They have expanded their manufacturing network internationally, maintaining high standards of quality across all operations.
- Industry: - Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing
- Location: - USA
- ERP Solution: - SAP Business One
Challenges Before SAP Business One Implementation
- Difficulty in maintaining real-time inventory stock
- Inability to track existing and open transactions effectively
- Challenges in tracking engine and sub-assembly stock by serial number
- Issues in calculating inventory and manufacturing values
- Lack of traceability in job work supplier materials
- Quality control processes were not managed centrally
Benefits After Implementation
- Integration of the existing DMS Portal with SAP via API calls enabled automated tracking of dealer and distribution orders, along with outstanding balances
- Improved inventory value and movement tracking using the Inventory Management module
- Management of supplier-wise and customer-wise price lists based on defined pricing rules
- Centralized decision-making and ongoing improvements leading to business growth
- Implementation of Branch Accounting after Go-Live to support business expansion
Provided Solutions
- SAP Business One was selected as the global ERP solution, with Silver Touch Technologies as the implementation partner
- The client team was involved throughout the implementation process—from ground level to end-to-end execution
- In addition to standard SAP Business One modules, Silver Touch defined and implemented business processes tailored to the client’s operational needs
The following SAP modules and features were implemented:
- Accounting and Financials
- Purchasing
- Inventory
- Sales
- Quality Control (QC)
- Reporting & Administration
- Auto Email Add-ons
