Overview
A prominent Indian manufacturer specializing in aluminum foil products, primarily catering to the pharmaceutical and flexible packaging industries, aimed to streamline its operations through a centralized ERP solution. Established in 1997, the company has over 22 years of experience in the foil industry and has built a strong presence in both domestic and international markets due to its technical know-how, high-quality standards, consistent service, and on-time delivery.
- Industry Aluminum Foil Manufacturing
- ERP Solution SAP Business One, Add-on, Auto Batch Add-on, and E-Invoicing Add-on
- Implementation Partner SAP Business One Implementation
Challenges Before SAP Business One Implementation
Prior to implementing SAP Business One, the company used multiple disconnected systems:
This setup made it difficult to manage a complex, multi-level production process for aluminum foil manufacturing. Billing was handled separately in Tally, while production data was stored in Dynamics AX. The lack of a centralized system created significant challenges in managing and consolidating data across multiple branches and units.
The company faced difficulties integrating logistics, production, sales, and financial data. Additionally, they needed an ERP that could efficiently manage a large number of SKUs, streamline inventory and production management, and enhance the dispatch process.
Business Benefits Achieved with SAP Business One
- Fully integrated modules including purchase, inventory, production, quality control, sales and distribution, finance, banking, and reporting
- Centralized platform for managing core business areas such as finance, sales, procurement, inventory, and production with QC integration
- Simplified management of multiple locations through a single application
- Real-time data availability with dashboards and analytics for better decision-making
- Cloud and mobile capabilities for approval workflows and alerts via mobile apps and web browser
- Cost-effective solution designed for small to mid-sized enterprises with low total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Improved operational efficiency with reduced manual effort and fewer errors
- Streamlined workflows that boost productivity
- Built-in compliance, security, and automatic updates
- Better inventory tracking and order management
- Smooth execution of production with a customized Production Add-on
- Seamless GST-compliant e-invoicing and e-way bill generation through an E-Invoicing Add-on with GSTR-2 reconciliation
- Flexibility to integrate with third-party applications to enhance customer service
Conclusion
The adoption of SAP Business One, along with tailored add-on solutions, enabled the company to overcome legacy system limitations and achieve end-to-end process visibility. The integrated ERP platform helped streamline operations, reduce errors, improve production planning, and enhance decision-making—delivering a scalable solution that supports long-term business growth.