Request Free Demo
Transformation of Operations in the Composite Manufacturing Industry with SAP Business One

Project Overview

A growing enterprise in the composite manufacturing sector, known for producing advanced molds, patterns, and components for applications in wind energy, transportation, and industrial equipment, embarked on a digital transformation journey. The organization aimed to eliminate inefficiencies caused by fragmented systems and manual processes by adopting a centralized ERP platform that could integrate procurement, production, inventory, finance, and quality operations.

  • Location: USA
  • Industry: Composite Manufacturing
  • Solutions: End-to-End ERP Implementation with Industry-Specific Customizations
  • Technology Used: SAP Business One

The Challenge

Lack of Centralized Systems and Inefficient Legacy Processes The company faced operational and financial challenges stemming from disjointed legacy systems:

Procurement approvals were unmanaged, leading to overstocking and uncontrolled raw material expenses.

Item consolidation across purchase indents was not possible, resulting in inefficient procurement cycles.

Inward and final quality checks were conducted in spreadsheets, reducing data reliability.

No unified inventory visibility, making real-time stock tracking difficult across locations.

Production planning lacked integration with procurement and inventory systems.

Inability to generate key reports such as BOM vs. Actual consumption, WIP status, and stock movement.

Lack of structured sales budgeting and resource cost tracking, affecting pricing accuracy.

No system for managing service operations, impacting post-sales processes.

Manual asset and depreciation tracking, increasing the risk of compliance issues.

Limited financial consolidation, creating challenges in generating accurate organization-wide reports.

The Solution

To address the challenges, the organization implemented SAP Business One as its centralized ERP platform. Alongside core modules, tailored solutions were developed to meet the unique needs of composite manufacturing operations.

Centralized procurement approval workflows for consistent purchasing governance.

Automated inward and final quality control using a QC quarantine warehouse system.

Procurement management tools to consolidate and streamline purchase planning.

Sales budget management system to align quotations with real-time cost insights.

Resource cost tracking to improve pricing strategies and margin control.

Integrated WIP, scrap, and return component tracking within the production module.

BOM vs. Actual consumption comparison tools for accurate cost analysis.

Automated fixed asset and depreciation management for audit-ready reporting.

Stock level alerts to monitor minimum and maximum inventory thresholds.

Tools for bulk order processing and dispatch planning, enhancing delivery efficiency.

The Result

Improved Visibility, Cost Control, and Operational Efficiency Across All Departments

The deployment of SAP Business One led to a significant transformation in business operations. The ERP system enabled the organization to shift from reactive to proactive decision-making.

Key Benefits Achieved:

  • Centralized procurement and inventory operations with greater accuracy and control.
  • Digitized quality control processes, reducing errors and improving compliance.
  • Real-time inventory visibility, enabling better planning and fewer stock issues.
  • Integrated production and procurement workflows, improving overall efficiency.
  • Automated financial processes, supporting accurate and timely consolidation.
  • Enhanced pricing and budget control through structured cost tracking.
  • Improved customer service through optimized order management and fulfillment.
  • Unified ERP environment, replacing fragmented tools and manual processes.
  • Scalable solution to support the company’s future digital growth initiatives.


Close

Download Casestudies

Complete the following to download this Casestudies.

This form collects your contact details and takes your permission to use any of the data provided hereunder in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Verification Code