Topo Designs Streamlines Inventory Management and Cuts Operational Costs by 30% with Celigo

Topo Designs, a company specializing in outdoor backpacks, was facing significant challenges with its aging tech stack. Despite experiencing double-digit sales growth, the company was struggling with accurate financial tracking and inventory management. The existing system required manual reconciliation and keying of data from various sources, leading to inaccuracies and inefficiencies. The company also had issues with order and inventory allocation, with two staff members dedicated to managing virtual locations and inventory transfers. The most significant challenge was maintaining accurate inventory levels throughout the returns process. The accounting team's estimates based on a general cost of goods calculation were often off by over 30%, leading to incorrect listings on the Shopify storefront. With an average of 500-3000 orders per day, this lack of visibility was unsustainable, leading to unfulfilled orders and a 60-day book closing period.

Topo Designs is a Denver-based company that specializes in backpacks for various uses, including hiking, travel, school, and city lifestyle. Founded in 2008 by Jedd Rose and Mark Hansen, the company was born out of a desire to create backpacks suited for outdoor exploration. Today, Topo Designs' products are sold worldwide, with their designs continuing to draw inspiration from the Colorado outdoors. Despite experiencing significant growth in sales, the company was facing challenges with its tech stack, particularly in terms of financial tracking and inventory management.