Optimizing ERP Systems and Vendor Selection for a Leading Auto Parts Trading Company
Selecting the best fit customizable ERP to optimize frontend parts trading operation
CLIENT
Super Part
INDUSTRY
Autoparts
DURATION
8 Months
SERVICE
DX Strategy
Vendor Selection
Project Management
RELATED TOOL
ERP
SUMMARY
Assisting a major auto parts trading business in analyzing requirements for a "Mini ERP" system to manage sales, inventory, order fulfillment, procurement, and accounting transactions. Initially considering a POS, we recommended a semi-customizable ERP for a quicker implementation. We also helped select the most suitable vendor and ensured project progress through our role as project manager.
Internal Assessment
Detailed Requirements Analysis
Vendor Selection
Project Management
2X
Faster in Selection
1
FTE Saved
BACKGROUND
Super Part, a major auto parts trading business, sought to enhance their operational efficiency by implementing a "Mini ERP" system to manage sales, inventory, order fulfillment, procurement, and accounting transactions. Initially considering a POS system, Super Part turned to our expertise to analyze their requirements and recommend a more suitable, semi-customizable ERP solution for quicker implementation.
CHALLENGES
Super Part faced several key challenges: • Complex item master structure requiring detailed management. • Dynamic and unclear requirements necessitating thorough analysis. • Need for a flexible working style from the vendor to adapt to evolving needs. • Integration with multiple third-party systems, including those developed internally by Super Part.
WHAT WE DID
Our comprehensive approach addressed these challenges through the following steps:
• Internal Assessment: Conducted an in-depth assessment of Super Part's current processes and systems to identify inefficiencies and specific needs for the "Mini ERP" system.
• Detailed Requirements Analysis: Analyzed and documented detailed requirements for the new ERP system, ensuring all functional areas and integration needs were covered.
• Vendor Selection: Assisted Super Part in selecting the most suitable vendor for the semi-customizable ERP solution, emphasizing flexibility and adaptability to Super Part's unique requirements.
• Project Management: Managed the project to ensure smooth implementation, timely progress, and effective communication between Super Part and the selected vendor.
OUTCOMES
Through our collaboration, Super Part achieved significant improvements: • 2X Faster in Selection: Accelerated the vendor selection process, enabling Super Part to quickly identify and engage the best-fit vendor for their ERP needs. • 1 FTE Saved: Optimized resource allocation by saving the equivalent of one full-time employee's workload through efficient project management and streamlined processes.
By conducting a comprehensive internal assessment, providing detailed requirements analysis, facilitating rapid vendor selection, and managing the project effectively, we positioned Super Part for more optimized operations and greater efficiency in the auto parts trading market.
