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	Rhino-Rack Charges Ahead to Efficiency and Accuracy with RF-SMART

Rhino-Rack Charges Ahead to Efficiency and Accuracy with RF-SMART

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Consumer Goods Retail
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Supply Chain Visibility Warehouse Automation
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Rhino-Rack needed to get their stock under control and optimize their supply chain within their NetSuite ERP. During the NetSuite implementation testing phase, they realized that the WMS they originally selected lacked the core functionality they needed. Their implementation partner reviewed possible alternatives and recommended RF-SMART. The challenge was to transition smoothly from their previous highly customized barcoding solution to RF-SMART at their Sydney Head Office. The transition had to be seamless to avoid any disruptions in their operations. Read More
About Customer	Rhino-Rack is a global roof-rack manufacturer based in Sydney, Australia. Since 1992, they have been providing a diverse range of innovative roof rack products for tradesmen, sports enthusiasts, and outdoor devotees. Known for their high-quality roof rack systems and accessories, Rhino-Rack exports products to more than 55 countries and manages over 8,000 item SKUs. Any delay in dispatch could lead to bottlenecks in their warehouse operations. Their objective was to get their stock under control and optimize their supply chain within their NetSuite ERP. Read More
Solution	Rhino-Rack decided to switch to RF-SMART during their NetSuite implementation. RF-SMART, built within NetSuite, provided real-time visibility, fewer errors, and better stock handling processes. The rapid deployment and user-friendly interface of RF-SMART ensured that the NetSuite implementation went ahead as planned. Rhino-Rack adopted standard RF-SMART functionalities such as receiving, order picking, enhanced item enquiry, and bin transfers. This led to increased inventory control, greater efficiencies, and fewer mistakes. The feedback from the staff was positive, highlighting the improved job processes and significant time savings. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Retail

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Visibility

Warehouse Automation

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Rhino-Rack needed to get their stock under control and optimize their supply chain within their NetSuite ERP. During the NetSuite implementation testing phase, they realized that the WMS they originally selected lacked the core functionality they needed. Their implementation partner reviewed possible alternatives and recommended RF-SMART. The challenge was to transition smoothly from their previous highly customized barcoding solution to RF-SMART at their Sydney Head Office. The transition had to be seamless to avoid any disruptions in their operations.

About Customer

Rhino-Rack is a global roof-rack manufacturer based in Sydney, Australia. Since 1992, they have been providing a diverse range of innovative roof rack products for tradesmen, sports enthusiasts, and outdoor devotees. Known for their high-quality roof rack systems and accessories, Rhino-Rack exports products to more than 55 countries and manages over 8,000 item SKUs. Any delay in dispatch could lead to bottlenecks in their warehouse operations. Their objective was to get their stock under control and optimize their supply chain within their NetSuite ERP.

Solution

Rhino-Rack decided to switch to RF-SMART during their NetSuite implementation. RF-SMART, built within NetSuite, provided real-time visibility, fewer errors, and better stock handling processes. The rapid deployment and user-friendly interface of RF-SMART ensured that the NetSuite implementation went ahead as planned. Rhino-Rack adopted standard RF-SMART functionalities such as receiving, order picking, enhanced item enquiry, and bin transfers. This led to increased inventory control, greater efficiencies, and fewer mistakes. The feedback from the staff was positive, highlighting the improved job processes and significant time savings.

Impact #1	Rhino-Rack's receiving time was reduced from a day to minutes, significantly improving efficiency.
Impact #2	Daily cycle counts were implemented, ensuring accurate inventory levels and reducing the time spent searching for items.
Impact #3	The Dispatch Department improved productivity by standardizing box sizes for products, allowing for quicker order fulfillment.

Impact #1

Rhino-Rack's receiving time was reduced from a day to minutes, significantly improving efficiency.

Impact #2

Daily cycle counts were implemented, ensuring accurate inventory levels and reducing the time spent searching for items.

Impact #3

The Dispatch Department improved productivity by standardizing box sizes for products, allowing for quicker order fulfillment.

Benefit #1	Reduced receiving time from one day to minutes.

Benefit #1

Reduced receiving time from one day to minutes.

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Rhino-Rack Charges Ahead to Efficiency and Accuracy with RF-SMART

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