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Revamping Surfacelogix's Operations with Mar-Kov's IoT Solution

Mar-Kov Computer Systems

Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Automation & Control - Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Applicable Industries	Chemicals Retail
Applicable Functions	Maintenance Quality Assurance
Use Cases	In-process Traceability Supply Chain Visibility
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Surfacelogix, a Florida-based manufacturer of paver sealers, stains, and specialty coatings, was grappling with an outdated system that was no longer supported by its developer. The company, which has been in operation for over 60 years, was in dire need of a software upgrade to improve its operational efficiency. The old system was hindering the company's materials requirements planning, costing, traceability, and quality support. Determining which materials needed to be reordered was a full-time job, and the company was struggling with maintaining hundreds of formulations in the face of fluctuating raw materials costs. Additionally, the company needed a system that could track sampling and testing information for batches and traceability information from receiving through production and POS/shipping. The company also wanted to improve its integration with Windows and get better support for its day-to-day operations. Read More
About Customer	Surfacelogix is a manufacturer of paver sealers, stains, and specialty coatings based in Pompano Beach, Florida. For over 60 years, the company has been providing quality products for the construction industry, playing a key role in the construction of hotels and condominiums. Their products are sold through a network of distributors, as well as directly to contractors through their retail operation. The company was running an older system that was no longer supported by the developer, which prompted them to look for a new solution to improve their operational efficiency. Read More
Solution	Surfacelogix turned to Mar-Kov's software to replace their aging system. Mar-Kov's software provided a full view of inventory and instant material requirements planning, which reduced the raw materials stock on hand while eliminating raw material stock outs that had previously slowed down production. The software also provided accurate costing information for each product and package size, which was crucial given the company's constantly changing formulations. Mar-Kov's software also improved traceability by recording raw material lot numbers for each batch produced and producing certificates of analysis for each lot. The software also integrated closely with MS office products, allowing Surfacelogix to email order confirmations and invoices directly out of the system and export data to excel for post-processing and analysis. Mar-Kov also provided hotline user support to quickly resolve any issues. Additionally, Mar-Kov's software included a complete standard off-the-shelf interface to QuickBooks at minimal cost, eliminating the need for double-entry of information. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Automation & Control - Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Applicable Industries

Chemicals

Retail

Applicable Functions

Maintenance

Quality Assurance

Use Cases

In-process Traceability

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Surfacelogix, a Florida-based manufacturer of paver sealers, stains, and specialty coatings, was grappling with an outdated system that was no longer supported by its developer. The company, which has been in operation for over 60 years, was in dire need of a software upgrade to improve its operational efficiency. The old system was hindering the company's materials requirements planning, costing, traceability, and quality support. Determining which materials needed to be reordered was a full-time job, and the company was struggling with maintaining hundreds of formulations in the face of fluctuating raw materials costs. Additionally, the company needed a system that could track sampling and testing information for batches and traceability information from receiving through production and POS/shipping. The company also wanted to improve its integration with Windows and get better support for its day-to-day operations.

About Customer

Surfacelogix is a manufacturer of paver sealers, stains, and specialty coatings based in Pompano Beach, Florida. For over 60 years, the company has been providing quality products for the construction industry, playing a key role in the construction of hotels and condominiums. Their products are sold through a network of distributors, as well as directly to contractors through their retail operation. The company was running an older system that was no longer supported by the developer, which prompted them to look for a new solution to improve their operational efficiency.

Solution

Surfacelogix turned to Mar-Kov's software to replace their aging system. Mar-Kov's software provided a full view of inventory and instant material requirements planning, which reduced the raw materials stock on hand while eliminating raw material stock outs that had previously slowed down production. The software also provided accurate costing information for each product and package size, which was crucial given the company's constantly changing formulations. Mar-Kov's software also improved traceability by recording raw material lot numbers for each batch produced and producing certificates of analysis for each lot. The software also integrated closely with MS office products, allowing Surfacelogix to email order confirmations and invoices directly out of the system and export data to excel for post-processing and analysis. Mar-Kov also provided hotline user support to quickly resolve any issues. Additionally, Mar-Kov's software included a complete standard off-the-shelf interface to QuickBooks at minimal cost, eliminating the need for double-entry of information.

Impact #1	The implementation of Mar-Kov's software has significantly improved Surfacelogix's operations. The company now has a full view of its inventory and can plan its material requirements instantly. The software has also improved the company's costing process, providing accurate information for each product and package size. The improved traceability has also been a significant benefit, with the software recording raw material lot numbers for each batch produced and producing certificates of analysis for each lot. The software's integration with MS office products has also streamlined the company's operations, allowing them to email order confirmations and invoices directly out of the system and export data to excel for post-processing and analysis. The company also appreciates the quality support provided by Mar-Kov, which has helped them quickly resolve any issues.

Impact #1

The implementation of Mar-Kov's software has significantly improved Surfacelogix's operations. The company now has a full view of its inventory and can plan its material requirements instantly. The software has also improved the company's costing process, providing accurate information for each product and package size. The improved traceability has also been a significant benefit, with the software recording raw material lot numbers for each batch produced and producing certificates of analysis for each lot. The software's integration with MS office products has also streamlined the company's operations, allowing them to email order confirmations and invoices directly out of the system and export data to excel for post-processing and analysis. The company also appreciates the quality support provided by Mar-Kov, which has helped them quickly resolve any issues.

Benefit #1	Reduced the raw materials stock on hand
Benefit #2	Eliminated raw material stock outs
Benefit #3	Provided accurate costing information for each product and package size

Benefit #1

Reduced the raw materials stock on hand

Benefit #2

Eliminated raw material stock outs

Benefit #3

Provided accurate costing information for each product and package size

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Revamping Surfacelogix's Operations with Mar-Kov's IoT Solution

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