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	Michelman Increases their Competitive Edge with RF-SMART

Michelman Increases their Competitive Edge 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	Chemicals
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Predictive Maintenance Real-Time Location System (RTLS) Warehouse Automation
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Michelman faced significant challenges with their outdated inventory movement processes, which led to considerable lag time between inventory movement and system updates. The lack of real-time visibility resulted in inventory shortages and over-stocking, hampering operational efficiency and business growth. In 2010, Michelman decided to overhaul their supply-chain technology by implementing JD Edwards 9.0 and RF-SMART automated data collection (ADC). They needed a solution that could seamlessly integrate with JD Edwards to enhance inventory efficiency and visibility. Read More
About Customer	Michelman, Inc. is a global manufacturer of chemicals and coatings, founded in 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company has expanded to five locations worldwide and continues to grow its customer base. Michelman specializes in producing value-added, ready-made, and custom formulations for various applications, including paints, waxes, floor polishes, and corrugated cardboard. The company's strong capabilities in research and development, coupled with leading-edge technology, have positioned it for continual business growth. Read More
Solution	Michelman implemented RF-SMART automated data collection (ADC) alongside JD Edwards 9.0 to address their inventory management challenges. RF-SMART's barcoding functionality allowed end-users to scan product information for various inventory transactions, such as picking, putaway, inventory transfer, work order material issues, and completions. This real-time data collection eliminated inventory status lag-time and improved batch accuracy. The solution also streamlined customer returns and enhanced customer service by providing real-time updates on work order completions and ship confirmations. Additionally, RF-SMART enabled Michelman to grow their business without increasing their workforce, thanks to the significant labor hour savings and improved operational efficiency. 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

Chemicals

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Predictive Maintenance

Real-Time Location System (RTLS)

Warehouse Automation

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Michelman faced significant challenges with their outdated inventory movement processes, which led to considerable lag time between inventory movement and system updates. The lack of real-time visibility resulted in inventory shortages and over-stocking, hampering operational efficiency and business growth. In 2010, Michelman decided to overhaul their supply-chain technology by implementing JD Edwards 9.0 and RF-SMART automated data collection (ADC). They needed a solution that could seamlessly integrate with JD Edwards to enhance inventory efficiency and visibility.

About Customer

Michelman, Inc. is a global manufacturer of chemicals and coatings, founded in 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The company has expanded to five locations worldwide and continues to grow its customer base. Michelman specializes in producing value-added, ready-made, and custom formulations for various applications, including paints, waxes, floor polishes, and corrugated cardboard. The company's strong capabilities in research and development, coupled with leading-edge technology, have positioned it for continual business growth.

Solution

Michelman implemented RF-SMART automated data collection (ADC) alongside JD Edwards 9.0 to address their inventory management challenges. RF-SMART's barcoding functionality allowed end-users to scan product information for various inventory transactions, such as picking, putaway, inventory transfer, work order material issues, and completions. This real-time data collection eliminated inventory status lag-time and improved batch accuracy. The solution also streamlined customer returns and enhanced customer service by providing real-time updates on work order completions and ship confirmations. Additionally, RF-SMART enabled Michelman to grow their business without increasing their workforce, thanks to the significant labor hour savings and improved operational efficiency.

Impact #1	RF-SMART's real-time updates eliminated inventory status lag-time, improving operational efficiency.
Impact #2	The barcoding functionality increased batch accuracy by flagging errors immediately.
Impact #3	Customer returns process was simplified, allowing for rapid completion and enhanced customer service.

Impact #1

RF-SMART's real-time updates eliminated inventory status lag-time, improving operational efficiency.

Impact #2

The barcoding functionality increased batch accuracy by flagging errors immediately.

Impact #3

Customer returns process was simplified, allowing for rapid completion and enhanced customer service.

Benefit #1	Michelman completed their annual physical inventory in one day instead of two.
Benefit #2	The company experienced double-digit growth over the past few years without adding shipping or receiving personnel.
Benefit #3	Hundreds of labor hours were saved due to the elimination of manual inventory searches.

Benefit #1

Michelman completed their annual physical inventory in one day instead of two.

Benefit #2

The company experienced double-digit growth over the past few years without adding shipping or receiving personnel.

Benefit #3

Hundreds of labor hours were saved due to the elimination of manual inventory searches.

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Michelman Increases their Competitive Edge with RF-SMART

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