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	Velosio Comes to the Aid of Sarnova, Inc.

Velosio Comes to the Aid of Sarnova, Inc.

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries	Healthcare & Hospitals
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Sales & Marketing Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Remote Asset Management Warehouse Automation
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration Training
Challenge	Sarnova’s growth had outstripped the capacity of its old software, forcing the company to purge valuable sales history. The legacy software package had a two-gigabyte limit on the database size, which was insufficient for the growing needs of the company. This limitation led to the loss of important sales data, which was detrimental to the business. The company needed a more robust and scalable solution to handle its expanding operations and data requirements. Additionally, Sarnova required a system that could streamline warehouse operations, provide real-time access to customer and inventory data for remote staff, and offer flexible and powerful business reporting capabilities. Read More
About Customer	Sarnova, Inc. is the nation’s leading distributor of emergency medical products, headquartered in Dublin, OH. The company serves a wide range of emergency service providers, including fire departments and ambulance companies, by delivering a broad array of emergency medical products. Sarnova prides itself on maintaining the highest standard of care through its highly trained national sales force, which provides customers with essential information and products. The company operates across five locations and has established itself as a critical supplier in the emergency medical services industry. Sarnova's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has driven its growth and success in the market. Read More
Solution	Velosio implemented an end-to-end solution centered around Microsoft Dynamics GP to address Sarnova’s challenges. The implementation included several custom applications that integrated with Dynamics GP, such as a module for tracking prescription drug licensing and another for monitoring vendor rebates. Integration with Sarnova’s Web store allowed customers to view contract pricing online and place orders directly into the Dynamics GP system. Velosio also implemented Business Portal for Dynamics GP, providing Sarnova’s 50 remote sales representatives with real-time access to customer, item, and vendor information. The portal also served as a platform for posting news, company schedules, and commission information, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales team. Additionally, Velosio standardized the generation and delivery of business reports using SQL views and queries, Crystal Reports, FRX for financial reports, and Microsoft Office SharePoint. This provided Sarnova’s management with ready access to critical business intelligence, enabling better decision-making and operational oversight. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Healthcare & Hospitals

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Sales & Marketing

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Remote Asset Management

Warehouse Automation

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Sarnova’s growth had outstripped the capacity of its old software, forcing the company to purge valuable sales history. The legacy software package had a two-gigabyte limit on the database size, which was insufficient for the growing needs of the company. This limitation led to the loss of important sales data, which was detrimental to the business. The company needed a more robust and scalable solution to handle its expanding operations and data requirements. Additionally, Sarnova required a system that could streamline warehouse operations, provide real-time access to customer and inventory data for remote staff, and offer flexible and powerful business reporting capabilities.

About Customer

Sarnova, Inc. is the nation’s leading distributor of emergency medical products, headquartered in Dublin, OH. The company serves a wide range of emergency service providers, including fire departments and ambulance companies, by delivering a broad array of emergency medical products. Sarnova prides itself on maintaining the highest standard of care through its highly trained national sales force, which provides customers with essential information and products. The company operates across five locations and has established itself as a critical supplier in the emergency medical services industry. Sarnova's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction has driven its growth and success in the market.

Solution

Velosio implemented an end-to-end solution centered around Microsoft Dynamics GP to address Sarnova’s challenges. The implementation included several custom applications that integrated with Dynamics GP, such as a module for tracking prescription drug licensing and another for monitoring vendor rebates. Integration with Sarnova’s Web store allowed customers to view contract pricing online and place orders directly into the Dynamics GP system. Velosio also implemented Business Portal for Dynamics GP, providing Sarnova’s 50 remote sales representatives with real-time access to customer, item, and vendor information. The portal also served as a platform for posting news, company schedules, and commission information, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the sales team. Additionally, Velosio standardized the generation and delivery of business reports using SQL views and queries, Crystal Reports, FRX for financial reports, and Microsoft Office SharePoint. This provided Sarnova’s management with ready access to critical business intelligence, enabling better decision-making and operational oversight.

Impact #1	Automated procedures save the company 50 labor hours every week, significantly improving operational efficiency.
Impact #2	Remote staff has real-time access to customer and inventory data, enhancing their ability to serve customers effectively.
Impact #3	Business reporting is flexible, powerful, and accessible, providing management with critical insights into the health of the organization.

Impact #1

Automated procedures save the company 50 labor hours every week, significantly improving operational efficiency.

Impact #2

Remote staff has real-time access to customer and inventory data, enhancing their ability to serve customers effectively.

Impact #3

Business reporting is flexible, powerful, and accessible, providing management with critical insights into the health of the organization.

Benefit #1	Automated procedures save 50 labor hours each week.

Benefit #1

Automated procedures save 50 labor hours each week.

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Velosio Comes to the Aid of Sarnova, Inc.

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