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	Mack’s Prairie Wings Hits the Target with RF-SMART

Mack’s Prairie Wings Hits the Target with RF-SMART

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Consumer Goods Retail
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Predictive Maintenance Warehouse Automation
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Mack’s Prairie Wings, a retailer specializing in waterfowl hunting and outfitting, faced inefficiencies with their homegrown solution and paper-picking processes. They needed a scalable, cloud-based ERP solution to streamline their operations, improve inventory accuracy, and enhance customer service. The company sought to replace their existing system to handle their diverse product mix and complex operations, including a call center and marine shop. Read More
About Customer	Mack’s Prairie Wings is a retailer specializing in waterfowl hunting and outfitting, originating as a hardware store in the 1930s. Today, it encompasses over 104,000 square feet of warehouse and retail space, offering a wide range of products such as ammunition, clothing, and gear. The company operates various on-site facilities, including a call center and marine shop, catering to the diverse needs of hunting enthusiasts. With a rich history and a commitment to providing high-quality products, Mack’s Prairie Wings has grown into a significant player in the hunting retail industry. Read More
Solution	Mack’s Prairie Wings implemented RF-SMART as a cloud-based ERP solution to replace their homegrown system. RF-SMART facilitated seamless integration between their retail stores and warehouse, enabling efficient picking, receiving, and dynamic stock counts. The solution automated replenishment from warehouse to store, creating transfer orders and printing labels in NetSuite, significantly saving time and boosting efficiency. Additionally, RF-SMART addressed gaps in NetSuite by providing label customization capabilities, allowing Mack’s Prairie Wings to print specific labels with item details. The Pick Planner functionality further enhanced efficiency by enabling zone picking, accommodating fast-moving items, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Retail

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Predictive Maintenance

Warehouse Automation

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Mack’s Prairie Wings, a retailer specializing in waterfowl hunting and outfitting, faced inefficiencies with their homegrown solution and paper-picking processes. They needed a scalable, cloud-based ERP solution to streamline their operations, improve inventory accuracy, and enhance customer service. The company sought to replace their existing system to handle their diverse product mix and complex operations, including a call center and marine shop.

About Customer

Mack’s Prairie Wings is a retailer specializing in waterfowl hunting and outfitting, originating as a hardware store in the 1930s. Today, it encompasses over 104,000 square feet of warehouse and retail space, offering a wide range of products such as ammunition, clothing, and gear. The company operates various on-site facilities, including a call center and marine shop, catering to the diverse needs of hunting enthusiasts. With a rich history and a commitment to providing high-quality products, Mack’s Prairie Wings has grown into a significant player in the hunting retail industry.

Solution

Mack’s Prairie Wings implemented RF-SMART as a cloud-based ERP solution to replace their homegrown system. RF-SMART facilitated seamless integration between their retail stores and warehouse, enabling efficient picking, receiving, and dynamic stock counts. The solution automated replenishment from warehouse to store, creating transfer orders and printing labels in NetSuite, significantly saving time and boosting efficiency. Additionally, RF-SMART addressed gaps in NetSuite by providing label customization capabilities, allowing Mack’s Prairie Wings to print specific labels with item details. The Pick Planner functionality further enhanced efficiency by enabling zone picking, accommodating fast-moving items, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Impact #1	RF-SMART significantly reduced the number of orders requiring troubleshooting and correction, improving accuracy and quality.
Impact #2	Cycle counts and inventories became more efficient, reducing the time for complete wall-to-wall physical inventories by two days.
Impact #3	Dynamic stock counts eliminated the need for large variance hits during annual physical inventory, ensuring accurate inventory on the website and reducing back orders.

Impact #1

RF-SMART significantly reduced the number of orders requiring troubleshooting and correction, improving accuracy and quality.

Impact #2

Cycle counts and inventories became more efficient, reducing the time for complete wall-to-wall physical inventories by two days.

Impact #3

Dynamic stock counts eliminated the need for large variance hits during annual physical inventory, ensuring accurate inventory on the website and reducing back orders.

Benefit #1	Decreased labor and overtime costs by $60,000.
Benefit #2	Reduced time for complete wall-to-wall physical inventories by two days.

Benefit #1

Decreased labor and overtime costs by $60,000.

Benefit #2

Reduced time for complete wall-to-wall physical inventories by two days.

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Mack’s Prairie Wings Hits the Target with RF-SMART

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