Achieving Considerable Growth with SAP Business One at A Sportswear Company

Overview

Industry: Custom Teamwear and Promotional Clothing  

Products: Football, Rugby, Hockey, Athletics, Netball, Basketball sportswear

Location: India  

Users: 193

Challenges

Before implementing SAP Business One, our client faced several challenges with their existing systems:
  • Inefficiencies with Previous Systems: The company was using Sage and Excel spreadsheets, which led to duplicate entries and a lack of streamlined data management.
  • Difficulty in Tracking Customer Orders: Obtaining the status of customer orders was cumbersome and inefficient.
  • Lack of Transparency: There was no clear visibility across various aspects of the business, making it difficult to get a comprehensive view of operations.
  • Stock Control Issues: Managing inventory was a major problem, affecting overall efficiency.
  • Need for Better Efficiency and Accountability: The company required improvements in these areas to align with the changing landscape of the sector.

Why Shift Orbits and SAP Business One?

Our client needed a robust solution to address these issues and support their growth ambitions. Shift Orbits was chosen to implement SAP Business One based on the following reasons:
  • Tailored Solution: Shift Orbits provided SAP Business One as an option that aligned with the company’s requirements. The availability of grants for software purchase also made the decision easier.
  • Timely Implementation: The implementation was completed within the agreed timeframe, ensuring a smooth transition.
  • Identification of Areas for Improvement: The new system helped identify areas that needed changes, including the need for software that accommodated bespoke services for their customers.

Post-Implementation Results

Since the implementation of SAP Business One, our client has seen significant improvements:
  • Revenue Growth: The company’s revenue has increased, demonstrating the financial impact of the new system.
  • Enhanced Efficiency: SAP Business One has dramatically improved overall efficiency, streamlining operations and reducing manual processes.
  • Better Customer and Supplier Management: The system has enabled our client to address customer and supplier queries more quickly and accurately.
  • Improved Transparency: Management now has better visibility into various aspects of the business, including sales, purchasing, staffing, and products. This transparency, which previously took months to achieve, is now readily available.
  • Comprehensive Reporting: Reports are now accessible for most areas of the business, providing valuable insights and aiding in decision-making.

This case study highlights how SAP Business One, implemented by Shift Orbits, has enabled our client to overcome operational challenges, achieve substantial revenue growth, and improve efficiency and transparency across their business.