Sound Leisure
Fast-changing technology and an expanding business led
juke box manufacturer, Sound Leisure, to introduce a new ERP-based
software solution. With one clear view of components, the company
can now analyse information across the entire business in
real-time, increasing accuracy at all levels and significantly
reducing administration.
Changing technology
Technology in the industry moves extremely fast and the
company's previous IT system was unable to cope with the demands of
the business as it expands and diversifies. Sound Leisure has
implemented Access Supply Chains' integrated manufacturing software solution
and the 20-user system delivers massive benefits.
Sound Leisure's digital juke boxes and retail solutions are
dependent on PC technology and components can become obsolete
within six months. All changes to bills of
materials are recorded in the system's central database
improving the sales and purchase order processes (previously these
were manual and prone to misinterpretation), as well as the
company's service function.
Mike Black, Director of Production and Logistics, "In the days
of vinyl and CD it wasn't a problem but now because technology
moves so fast, we have to be right on top of things. The Access
system gives us a clear historic view of components installed in
all Sound Leisure products - which supplier they came from and
details of compatible replacement items where components have gone
end-of-line."
Improved reporting and analysis
"We have been greatly impressed by the capability to analyse information
across the entire organisation in real time; the centralised data
and reduction in paperwork will save us a day a week across the
business," explains Mike.
"We have been greatly impressed by the capability to
analyse information across the entire organisation in real time;
the centralised data and reduction in paperwork will save us a day
a week across the business." Mike Black
Director of Production and Logistics
The Access Supply Chain system also allows the company to meet
the increasing demands of its retail customers to provide detailed
monthly reports on the
status of its systems - how many have been installed, how many on
order, expected delivery dates and so on. Previously taking an
average of four days to compile, the reports are raised and emailed
to clients automatically.
Sound Leisure eventually plans to give customers a real-time
view of their account through secure access to the system.
Involving staff
Mike says involving the company's staff in the implementation was critical and
that was a key factor in the decision to choose the Access Supply
Chain solution; the supplier has a clear implementation plan which
involves workshops with staff at all levels. "We have a very low
staff turnover and a lot of the mission critical information is in
the heads of our key personnel or on their own databases.
"It was important they recognised that sharing information with
others was going to free them up from unnecessary admin and let
them get on with doing their jobs. They are very enthusiastic about
it. If it gives them an extra 20 minutes a day just to take a look
at what's going on in the company and the products we're selling,
that's great because it means they're better informed when they
speak to customers."
The second part of our director's guide is designed to help you improve the usefulness of your chosen ERP solution. Taking a comprehensive look at the functionality that's on offer, it breaks down key operational areas into clear, easy-to-read sections so that you can make an informed assessment of the specific features that will benefit you.
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