Crimson Renewable Energy establishes a single comprehensive data source with WinMan’s enterprise resource planning software.

Crimson Renewable Energy (CRE) is the largest producer of biodiesel on the West Coast of the United States. The company takes used cooking oil and other feedstocks and processes it into cellulosic biodiesel for retail gas stations. CRE grew quickly since it was founded in 2006. However, by 2016, the company was still using QuickBooks for its accounting software, despite having “outgrown [its] capabilities,” according to James Cowan, Controller at CRE. The unreliable data led to challenges when it came to making accurate projections and continuing to grow the company. There was also not a way to view consolidated financial information across its five legal entities; the CRE team had to manually search for and balance intercompany transactions in different locations. CRE needed an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that could replace QuickBooks, offer a more robust accounting and data management solution, streamline production, manage orders, and track inventory.

Crimson Renewable Energy (CRE) is a leading producer of biodiesel on the West Coast of the United States. Established in 2006, the company specializes in converting used cooking oil and other feedstocks into cellulosic biodiesel, which is then supplied to retail gas stations. Over the years, CRE has experienced rapid growth, expanding its operations and increasing its production capacity. Despite its growth, the company faced challenges with its existing accounting software, QuickBooks, which was no longer sufficient to meet its needs. CRE required a more robust and comprehensive solution to manage its financial data, streamline production processes, and support its continued growth. The company operates across five legal entities, further complicating its financial management and reporting requirements.