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Lights & Tracks
Manufacturing
Faced with disjointed tools and inaccurate inventory data, Lights & Tracks sought a tailored solution to manage their extensive product range and support sustainable growth. System: Challenges:
Outdated systems creating inefficiencies: Scene Seven for ERP and Xero for financial management couldn’t handle the extensive product range or sales process integration.
Inaccurate inventory data: The previous system struggled to manage 95,000 products, providing incorrect stock and cost of goods figures critical for operations.
Sales team concerns: Protecting vital sales information during the transition was a significant priority.
Integration complexities: Implementing MYOB Acumatica required seamless migration and ensuring team adoption
Solution: MYOB Acumatica
Benefits:
Streamlined operations: Transitioning to one unified platform simplified processes and enhanced team efficiency.
Accurate inventory management: MYOB Acumatica handles 95,000 individual products seamlessly, providing reliable data.
Cost savings: Operational expenditure reduced by $40,000 annually.
Improved sales processes: The sales team now operates more effectively within a single, integrated platform.
Customised workflows: Tailored solutions for sales orders, purchase orders, and reporting improve communication and visibility.
Seamless data migration: Over 50 years of business data transferred without disruption.
Time-saving stocktakes: Stocktake processes now save four days per cycle.
Future-proof growth: Enhanced scalability ensures safe and sustainable expansion.
"Our tech stack of platforms has dropped from four down to one, and our yearly expenditure on platforms decreased by about $40,000.” Michael Jones, General Manager, Lights and Tracks
Kurrajong Kitchen
Food manufacturing and distribution
From side business to retail giant: How Kurrajong Kitchen moved beyond MYOB AccountRight Premier to achieve high growth and tighter controls. System: Accounting Software Challenges:
Inefficient manual processes: Separate spreadsheets for admin and inventory control created inefficiencies and siloed workflows.
Complex multi-entity management: Managing manufacturing, sales, and distribution as separate entities manually was time-consuming and lacked a holistic business view.
Limited inventory control: Tracking inventory was difficult, leading to issues with waste, compliance, and "just in time" manufacturing.
Poor traceability and compliance: Meeting HACCP standards required better oversight and tracking across processes.
Time-intensive reporting: Monthly reports took hours to generate, leaving the business without timely access to critical data.
Solution: MYOB Acumatica
Benefits:
Streamlined multi-entity integration: Seamless integration across the company’s manufacturing, sales, and white-label baking entities provided a unified view of the business.
Enhanced inventory control: Improved tracking reduced waste and enabled tighter management for cost savings and compliance.
Time-saving automation: Automated reporting and data access saved hours each month, increasing efficiency.
Improved traceability: Instant, touch-of-a-button access to data enabled better accountability and compliance.
Future-ready scalability: The system supported continuous improvement in business processes and created a foundation for long-term growth.
"We needed something overarching that would let us improve in business, in technology, in management of stock and ultimately in cashflow." - Karen Lebsanft, CEO and co-founder
Threlfall Packaging
Wholesale distribution
Threlfall Packaging needed to modernise its operations to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer service as the business grew. System: Manual processes Challenges:
Manual data entry and pricing: Time-consuming and error-prone processes for pricing updates and stock management.
Complex stock management: Inefficiencies in tracking inventory and fulfilling orders led to delays and higher costs.
Limited sales data: Lack of real-time data and reporting hampered decision-making.
Slow customer service: Manual systems hindered fast, efficient customer service in a competitive market.
Solution: MYOB Acumatica
Benefits:
Automated pricing and ordering: Streamlined processes reduced manual work and errors, saving time.
Improved stock management: Real-time inventory tracking enabled more accurate and efficient order fulfillment.
Data-driven decisions: Access to sales data empowered more informed business decisions.
Enhanced customer service: Faster and more reliable service boosted Threlfall Packaging's competitive edge.
“It elevates us in our service, expertise and professionalism. That information is unbelievable to have at your fingertips." Joe Raco, Owner, Threlfall Packaging
FarmMark
Livestock
FarmMark’s merger with Santrev highlighted the need for better systems, and switching to MYOB Acumatica Construction helped streamline operations and improve efficiency across both businesses. System: Accounting Software Challenges:
Manual processes: Admin and project data were manually compiled in spreadsheets, causing delays and inefficiencies.
Lack of integration: Separate systems across FarmMark and Santrev made reporting and data access cumbersome.
Limited project management: MYOB AccountRight couldn’t support the detailed project and budget tracking needed as the business grew.
Inconsistent data visibility: Reporting was time-consuming and lacked real-time insights for decision-making.
Solution: MYOB Acumatica
Benefits:
Unified system: Integration of FarmMark and Santrev allows for consolidated reporting across both businesses.
Real-time project tracking: Access to up-to-date project details and accurate forecasting keeps everything on track.
Improved inventory management: Clear audit trails and enhanced accountability streamline inventory processing.
Automated workflows: Streamlined processes boost team efficiency and reduce manual administrative work.
"We were looking for a system with both project and inventory management, and that was quite challenging to find. All the other systems only had one or the other, and we really wanted an all-encompassing system." - Kate West, Service Delivery Manager, FarmMark
Go Insurance
Professional Services
Go Insurance transformed their workflows with automated solutions that save time, improve employee satisfaction, and support scalable growth. System: Accounting Software Challenges:
Time-intensive workflows: Creating monthly distribution statements and invoices required 10 business days with 1.5 FTE staff, leading to significant inefficiencies.
Administrative burden: Managing a growing volume of invoices, statements, and commissions manually was becoming unsustainable.
Complex financial processes: Handling commission structures for distribution partners required a tailored approach to ensure accurate general ledger reporting.
Lack of scalability: The existing systems couldn't support the company's ambitions for growth and expansion into new markets.
Limited integration capabilities: Manual data entry between platforms like Oskar and financial systems slowed down processes and increased error risk.
Solution: MYOB Acumatica
Benefits:
Massive time savings: Reduced statement and invoice processing from 10 business days to half a day, freeing up staff for value-adding projects.
Improved employee satisfaction: Automating laborious tasks increased staff happiness, particularly in the accounts payable and receivables teams.
Enhanced scalability: A cloud-based ERP system supports business growth, including multi-entity operations and global expansion plans.
Customisable and automated workflows: Tailored solutions streamline commissions, invoices, and statements, ensuring accurate and quick processing.
Stronger cash flow management: Improved tracking of aged debt and financial reporting helps maintain healthy cash flow.
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