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	Westin Design extract serious benefits from the WinMan system

Westin Design extract serious benefits from the WinMan system

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Functional Applications - Product Data Management Systems Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Construction & Infrastructure Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Sales & Marketing Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Predictive Maintenance Supply Chain Visibility Track & Trace of Assets Warehouse Automation
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration Training
Challenge	Westin Design faced the challenge of meeting the growing demand for high-end domestic kitchen extraction solutions while maintaining high productivity and on-time delivery. The company needed a system that could handle custom orders efficiently, streamline production scheduling, and improve customer and supplier relationship management. Additionally, they required a solution to manage their warehouse operations effectively and reduce stock levels in line with demand. Read More
About Customer	Westin Design, based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, is a manufacturer and supplier of innovative and exclusive extraction solutions for high-end domestic range kitchens. The privately-owned company caters to kitchen design studios, architects, and developers for conversions, refurbishments, and new builds across the UK and Ireland. Over the past decade, Westin Design has experienced consistent year-on-year growth in turnover. They offer complete turnkey extraction solutions, including standard or custom hoods, built-in units, panels, and various fan options. As manufacturers, they provide customers with security of supply and control over design, quality, and delivery. Read More
Solution	Westin Design implemented the WinMan ERP system, which includes the Product Configurator, Production Scheduling, CRM/SRM, and Warehouse Management functions. The Product Configurator replaced previous data on spreadsheets, allowing for fast and consistent quotes for custom-made extractors. It builds a complete product structure for manufacturing, with options selected determining later choices and numerical entries. The Production Scheduling system uses the data from the Product Configurator to determine exact delivery dates and ensure timely processing of manufacturing and purchase orders. The CRM/SRM system provides a single access point for information related to customers and suppliers, streamlining relationship management and creating opportunities for increased sales. The Warehouse Management function allows for complete track and trace of all parts and finished goods, reducing stock levels by relating them to demand. Additionally, the WinMan Go mobile App was introduced for picking and packing, feeding data directly into the main WinMan system. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Functional Applications - Product Data Management Systems

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Construction & Infrastructure

Consumer Goods

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Sales & Marketing

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Predictive Maintenance

Supply Chain Visibility

Track & Trace of Assets

Warehouse Automation

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Westin Design faced the challenge of meeting the growing demand for high-end domestic kitchen extraction solutions while maintaining high productivity and on-time delivery. The company needed a system that could handle custom orders efficiently, streamline production scheduling, and improve customer and supplier relationship management. Additionally, they required a solution to manage their warehouse operations effectively and reduce stock levels in line with demand.

About Customer

Westin Design, based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, is a manufacturer and supplier of innovative and exclusive extraction solutions for high-end domestic range kitchens. The privately-owned company caters to kitchen design studios, architects, and developers for conversions, refurbishments, and new builds across the UK and Ireland. Over the past decade, Westin Design has experienced consistent year-on-year growth in turnover. They offer complete turnkey extraction solutions, including standard or custom hoods, built-in units, panels, and various fan options. As manufacturers, they provide customers with security of supply and control over design, quality, and delivery.

Solution

Westin Design implemented the WinMan ERP system, which includes the Product Configurator, Production Scheduling, CRM/SRM, and Warehouse Management functions. The Product Configurator replaced previous data on spreadsheets, allowing for fast and consistent quotes for custom-made extractors. It builds a complete product structure for manufacturing, with options selected determining later choices and numerical entries. The Production Scheduling system uses the data from the Product Configurator to determine exact delivery dates and ensure timely processing of manufacturing and purchase orders. The CRM/SRM system provides a single access point for information related to customers and suppliers, streamlining relationship management and creating opportunities for increased sales. The Warehouse Management function allows for complete track and trace of all parts and finished goods, reducing stock levels by relating them to demand. Additionally, the WinMan Go mobile App was introduced for picking and packing, feeding data directly into the main WinMan system.

Impact #1	The Product Configurator enabled Westin Design to generate fast and consistent quotes for custom-made extractors, improving the efficiency of their sales process.
Impact #2	The Production Scheduling system allowed for accurate delivery dates to be assigned, preventing production delays and ensuring on-time delivery.
Impact #3	The CRM/SRM system streamlined the management of customer and supplier relationships, enhancing communication and creating opportunities for increased sales.

Impact #1

The Product Configurator enabled Westin Design to generate fast and consistent quotes for custom-made extractors, improving the efficiency of their sales process.

Impact #2

The Production Scheduling system allowed for accurate delivery dates to be assigned, preventing production delays and ensuring on-time delivery.

Impact #3

The CRM/SRM system streamlined the management of customer and supplier relationships, enhancing communication and creating opportunities for increased sales.

Benefit #1	Increased productivity by over 100%.
Benefit #2	Achieved 99% on-time delivery.

Benefit #1

Increased productivity by over 100%.

Benefit #2

Achieved 99% on-time delivery.

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Westin Design extract serious benefits from the WinMan system

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