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Datacor Takes The Pain Out of Software Installation

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries	Chemicals
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Sales & Marketing
Use Cases	Inventory Management Supply Chain Visibility
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Tilley Chemical was in search of a software solution that could seamlessly integrate their processes without causing major disruptions to their business operations. They had previously considered multiple vendors but had a long-standing relationship with Datacor, having purchased their Chempax software 15 years prior. The company needed a solution that would not only upgrade their existing software but also provide them with long-term support and an understanding of the specific needs of the chemical industry. Read More
About Customer	Tilley Chemical is a distributor of a wide range of industrial chemicals and solvents, including specialty chemicals for the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. The company also distributes a complete line of industrial and automotive oils and lubricants from leading manufacturers. In 2006, Tilley Chemical was ranked among the top 100 chemical sales distributors in North America by Purchasing.com. The company was looking for a software solution that could seamlessly integrate their processes without causing major disruptions to their business operations. Read More
Solution	Tilley Chemical decided to purchase Chempax VB and eChempax software from Datacor. The installation process was smooth and did not disrupt the company's operations. The new software was up and running by the following Monday, eliminating the need to run parallel systems. The solution also allowed the company to maintain historical data. The software has led to workflow improvements such as paperless order entry and a reduction in overtime. The company also uses Datacor's eChempax solution, which provides their sales force with access to up-to-date customer account data virtually anywhere, anytime. This has resulted in better preparation for sales calls, reduced order errors, and fewer calls to the office, leading to fewer interruptions for office staff. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Chemicals

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Sales & Marketing

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Tilley Chemical was in search of a software solution that could seamlessly integrate their processes without causing major disruptions to their business operations. They had previously considered multiple vendors but had a long-standing relationship with Datacor, having purchased their Chempax software 15 years prior. The company needed a solution that would not only upgrade their existing software but also provide them with long-term support and an understanding of the specific needs of the chemical industry.

About Customer

Tilley Chemical is a distributor of a wide range of industrial chemicals and solvents, including specialty chemicals for the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries. The company also distributes a complete line of industrial and automotive oils and lubricants from leading manufacturers. In 2006, Tilley Chemical was ranked among the top 100 chemical sales distributors in North America by Purchasing.com. The company was looking for a software solution that could seamlessly integrate their processes without causing major disruptions to their business operations.

Solution

Tilley Chemical decided to purchase Chempax VB and eChempax software from Datacor. The installation process was smooth and did not disrupt the company's operations. The new software was up and running by the following Monday, eliminating the need to run parallel systems. The solution also allowed the company to maintain historical data. The software has led to workflow improvements such as paperless order entry and a reduction in overtime. The company also uses Datacor's eChempax solution, which provides their sales force with access to up-to-date customer account data virtually anywhere, anytime. This has resulted in better preparation for sales calls, reduced order errors, and fewer calls to the office, leading to fewer interruptions for office staff.

Impact #1	Seamless integration of new software without the need for running parallel systems.
Impact #2	Maintenance of historical data.
Impact #3	Workflow improvements such as paperless order entry and reduction of overtime.

Impact #1

Seamless integration of new software without the need for running parallel systems.

Impact #2

Maintenance of historical data.

Impact #3

Workflow improvements such as paperless order entry and reduction of overtime.

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Datacor Takes The Pain Out of Software Installation

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