Custom ERP & Operations Management for Industrial Motor & Alternator Distributor
Established in 1979, Newton’s Electric Inc. has earned its reputation as one of the leading distributors of industrial and commercial starters and alternators, material handling solutions, as well as AC and DC motors. Catering mainly to the automotive and commercial sectors, the company supplies both brand-new OEM as well as remanufactured starters and alternators. Apart from distributing quality equipment, the organization is also known for providing reliable motor services and repair. Its highly qualified technical staff is equipped to handle complex issues or product modifications, supported by the technical expertise of OEM manufacturers.
- Full ERP System
- Quotation System
- Inventory Minimums And Maximums Module
- Custom Pricing System
- Shipping And Receiving Desk
- Work Orders
- Label Printing
- Financial Module
Business Challenge & Requirements
Managing a complex supply chain with OEM manufacturers and clients, the company required a streamlined system to manage its everyday operations efficiently. This was achieved primarily through the application of a full ERP system tailored to the organization’s requirements. The ERP system includes various facets such as a quotation system, inventory management, custom pricing, a shipping and receiving desk, a label printing feature, and a financial module.
The first feature of the full ERP system is the quotation module. The company required a system to accurately display the price of various products such as alternators, motor parts, and more. This is enabled through a quotation system that provides accurate pricing for specific products or services. The system takes into account product quantities as well as required modifications. Closely attached to the quotation system is the custom pricing feature. Since the business primarily caters to manufacturing clients, it required a system to facilitate optimal pricing for specific customers. The custom pricing feature, part of the broader ERP system, enables different product pricing for different clients based on multiple variables.
As a distributor of starters, alternators, and motors, inventory management is paramount for the organization. To achieve this, a system was required to alert teams of potential inventory shortages or surpluses. The inventory minimum and maximum feature of the ERP system addresses this need by automatically notifying users when stock levels are too low or too high, helping improve inventory management over time.
Affiliated with numerous OEM manufacturers, ordering and receiving inventory is an important operational aspect. Therefore, a system was also required to track various shipments, ensuring the correct quantity of products and spare parts are received without any compromise in quality. The shipping and receiving desk feature of the ERP system manages this function, supporting efficient coordination with reputable international OEM manufacturers.
In addition to distribution, the business offers technical repair services and expertise. To manage service requests effectively, a work order feature was implemented. This module ensures clear documentation of each task, enabling technicians to stay up-to-date on completed work and tasks requiring immediate attention.
Products are tested, packaged, and labeled before being shipped to customers to ensure smooth inventory control. To automate the labeling process, label printing software—integrated within the ERP system—is used to generate labels at designated printers. This simplifies the overall labeling and shipping workflow.
Lastly, as regular transactions take place with OEM manufacturers and customers, accurate tracking of financial activity was essential. The financial module of the ERP system fulfills this requirement by managing invoices, tracking income and expenses, and analyzing financial data. This enables better expense control and informed financial decision-making.
In summary, the implementation of a full ERP system comprising quotation management, inventory notifications, custom pricing, shipping and receiving, label printing, and financial management enables the business to operate a highly efficient supply chain while delivering quality products and services to its customers.
Type of Systems Used in Project
Custom ERP
- Custom-tailored to your business
- Cross-module integration
- Workflow automation
- Reduced labor costs
- Improved data security
- Enhanced employee experience
Tired of struggling to align your operations with your software? Get software specifically designed for your business! Custom ERP software precisely replicates every operational task of your business according to your unique specifications. With custom ERP, your business processes are centralized, resulting in consolidated data, improved workflow efficiency, and cost savings.
Custom Operations Management System
- Custom-made for your business
- Real-time visibility
- Maximizes productivity
- Streamlined workflow
- Performance and productivity monitoring
- Allows businesses to make informed decisions
The primary purpose of operations management systems is to streamline an organization's business processes and improve operational efficiency. By automating repetitive tasks and providing real-time visibility into all aspects of the business, operations systems can help organizations improve workflow, reduce costs, and increase profits.
Operations software can be used to manage a wide range of business operations, including quotation generation, production management, scheduling, inventory control, order processing, shipping and transportation, and much more. A custom operations management system can be tailored to meet the specific needs of any organization and include virtually any feature you may need to streamline your business operations. Operations software is a valuable addition to any business that will help you achieve your goals and improve your bottom line.
PDF Generator
- Automatic PDF generator
- Picture-to-PDF conversion & Searchable PDF
- Generate PDF for product configurator
Modern websites have dynamic pages where the information that is displayed is generated from databases based on input from different systems such as product builders, ordering systems, e-commerce platforms, and more. However, there are situations where this data must be saved or printed. Examples of these situations include invoices, order information, shipping details, inventory data, performance statistics etc. The most common format to save the data in is PDF.
Automatic PDF generators were designed to store this unique information for later reference and put it into a more accessible format for emailing, printouts or backups. In unique situations, scanned images were converted to searchable text in PDF format to facilitate navigation through archives with large quantities of scanned information and documents.
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