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	BEX Sunglasses Sees the Light and Returns to Fishbowl After Learning It's the Best Option Available for Small Businesses Fishbowl Inventory

BEX Sunglasses Sees the Light and Returns to Fishbowl After Learning It's the Best Option Available for Small Businesses

Fishbowl Inventory

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems
Applicable Industries	Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing Sales & Marketing
Use Cases	Inventory Management
Services	System Integration
Challenge	BEX, a Las Vegas-based manufacturer of sunglasses and other accessories, was struggling with inventory management. They were manually tracking sales and inventory in Excel spreadsheets, which was time-consuming and prone to errors. Different departments within the company were acting independently without communicating inventory needs, leading to inefficiencies. Physical inventory checks and counts were a painstakingly long process. The company initially tried Fishbowl Manufacturing, an advanced inventory management system, but found it a bit beyond their needs as a young startup. They switched to a more watered-down solution, but soon realized that it was limited and not meeting their needs. Read More
About Customer	BEX is a Las Vegas-based manufacturer of sunglasses and other accessories. The company is known for its lightweight, comfortable sunglasses that stay still when worn. BEX Sunglasses feature top-notch polarized lenses with BEX Nylon-Polarized technology, ensuring optimal clarity and eye protection for wearers. The company was founded by Jason Adams, who had a passion for the product and paid great attention to detail, from the packaging to the conception of the product to the final piece. BEX started as a small startup and has grown over time, with its products now being distributed and sold. Read More
Solution	BEX decided to return to Fishbowl Manufacturing after trying other solutions. They found that Fishbowl was more robust and allowed them to grow faster. Fishbowl Manufacturing helped BEX streamline data entry processes, with sales data automatically entered into Fishbowl and reports generated. All departments were able to access identical inventory data in Fishbowl, ensuring everyone was on the same page. Fishbowl also helped workers perform cycle counts faster and keep inventory quantities accurate. The software gave BEX a strategic advantage by ensuring every team member could synchronize their efforts at every stage of production and ordering. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Sales & Marketing

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Services

System Integration

Challenge

BEX, a Las Vegas-based manufacturer of sunglasses and other accessories, was struggling with inventory management. They were manually tracking sales and inventory in Excel spreadsheets, which was time-consuming and prone to errors. Different departments within the company were acting independently without communicating inventory needs, leading to inefficiencies. Physical inventory checks and counts were a painstakingly long process. The company initially tried Fishbowl Manufacturing, an advanced inventory management system, but found it a bit beyond their needs as a young startup. They switched to a more watered-down solution, but soon realized that it was limited and not meeting their needs.

About Customer

BEX is a Las Vegas-based manufacturer of sunglasses and other accessories. The company is known for its lightweight, comfortable sunglasses that stay still when worn. BEX Sunglasses feature top-notch polarized lenses with BEX Nylon-Polarized technology, ensuring optimal clarity and eye protection for wearers. The company was founded by Jason Adams, who had a passion for the product and paid great attention to detail, from the packaging to the conception of the product to the final piece. BEX started as a small startup and has grown over time, with its products now being distributed and sold.

Solution

BEX decided to return to Fishbowl Manufacturing after trying other solutions. They found that Fishbowl was more robust and allowed them to grow faster. Fishbowl Manufacturing helped BEX streamline data entry processes, with sales data automatically entered into Fishbowl and reports generated. All departments were able to access identical inventory data in Fishbowl, ensuring everyone was on the same page. Fishbowl also helped workers perform cycle counts faster and keep inventory quantities accurate. The software gave BEX a strategic advantage by ensuring every team member could synchronize their efforts at every stage of production and ordering.

Impact #1	Fishbowl helps BEX staff members streamline data entry processes, reducing the time spent on accounting tasks.
Impact #2	Fishbowl is an invaluable tool for managing the company’s inventory, reducing the time spent on creating inventory lists and checking stock levels.
Impact #3	Fishbowl ensures every team member is able to synchronize their efforts at every stage of production and ordering, improving overall efficiency.

Impact #1

Fishbowl helps BEX staff members streamline data entry processes, reducing the time spent on accounting tasks.

Impact #2

Fishbowl is an invaluable tool for managing the company’s inventory, reducing the time spent on creating inventory lists and checking stock levels.

Impact #3

Fishbowl ensures every team member is able to synchronize their efforts at every stage of production and ordering, improving overall efficiency.

Benefit #1	Reduced time spent on creating inventory lists from two hours to zero.
Benefit #2	Reduced time spent on accounting tasks by automating data entry and report generation.

Benefit #1

Reduced time spent on creating inventory lists from two hours to zero.

Benefit #2

Reduced time spent on accounting tasks by automating data entry and report generation.

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BEX Sunglasses Sees the Light and Returns to Fishbowl After Learning It's the Best Option Available for Small Businesses

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