Integrated ERP System Perfectly Suited to Manufacturing
To facilitate Knightsbridge Chemicals' global expansion strategy, it became clear that a solid integrated ERP system was essential to manage day-to-day activities, assist tactical decision-making and consolidate company efforts. This was further compounded by the diversity of customer requirements and a challenging market place.
Industry Specific ERP Solution
Knightsbridge Chemicals' old ERP system only had a finance module, and as the company expanded operations globally, it became clear it was unable to meet the organization's demands. Without the help of a proven ERP system that can adapt to the requirements of a leading international manufacturer, Knightsbridge would not be able to implement its growth strategy.
"After considering three of the world's leading business software solutions providers it quickly became clear that Epicor ERP [Kinetic] was the best choice for our business. Epicor offers an industry-specific ERP solution with vast capabilities at an excellent price when compared to the big players," says Eric Link, CEO for Knightsbridge Chemicals.
"Key focus areas included supporting strategic decision-making and managing global operations. These are major considerations because they directly influence profitability. The solution also had to be flexible and support the complexity of the manufacture of specialty chemicals," adds Link.
Why Epicor
Epicor ERP (now known as Kinetic) offers the 'best fit' for Knightsbridge Chemicals' need for a solid ERP system with flexibility specifically suited to manufacturing. It is also very user-friendly and the low total cost of ownership makes it the best choice at the best price.
"We found that not only does Epicor offer the exact functionality we require, it's also flexible and can grow with our business. This, coupled with the fact that it is the most cost-effective option when compared to leading ERP systems, made it the obvious choice," says Link.
The Installation
With 30 users, Epicor ERP is used by all departments of Knightsbridge Chemicals. Some of the key areas include managing production job cards, inventory receipts and issues, receivables and payables, order management, and perhaps one of the most important uses is for business intelligence.
This is achieved using the following modules:
- Order management
- Production management
- Material management
- Financial management (except payroll)
"Having up-to-the-minute business intelligence data readily available means that management is able to make strategic decisions using the right information that is current and absolutely correct," adds Link.
Customer Satisfaction
"Epicor ERP [Kinetic] has become an integral part of our business. It makes customer satisfaction simple and facilitates global expansion with strategic decision-making based on firm data," says Link.
Knightsbridge Chemicals takes pride in its customer-centric approach to business. Epicor ERP has made it possible to implement a bold global expansion strategy that drastically influences its production capacity and productivity while keeping customer requirements and fulfillment at the heart of their business.
"Since the implementation of Epicor ERP [Kinetic], the main benefit we see is end-user satisfaction, which is essential to our business. After all, our customers are the driving force behind what we do," concludes Link.