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YV Packaging: Streamlining Inventory Management with Fishbowl Warehouse

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Finance & Insurance Packaging
Applicable Functions	Maintenance Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Intelligent Packaging Inventory Management
Challenge	YV Packaging, a national fruit and produce packaging business based in Yarra Valley, was facing significant challenges with its inventory management. The company was using Reckon Accounts, an accounting software, which was not specifically designed to handle inventory. As a result, the company had to rely heavily on manual stock counting. Glenn Barker, the Managing Director, noticed large discrepancies between the latest count and previous ones, which were attributed to human error. This was a significant issue for the company as it affected the accuracy of their inventory data and could potentially impact their ability to fulfill orders. Read More
About Customer	YV Packaging is a national business based in the pristine Yarra Valley. The company has been in the fruit and produce packaging business for 20 years, primarily supporting local growers. The core of the business is the sale of cardboard boxes and plastic punnets. Despite being a national business, YV Packaging has a strong commitment to supporting local growers. The company's Managing Director, Glenn Barker, is actively involved in the day-to-day operations and decision-making processes, including the implementation of new software solutions to improve business operations. Read More
Solution	To address the inventory management challenges, YV Packaging implemented Fishbowl Warehouse while retaining Reckon Accounts as their accounting software package. Fishbowl Warehouse is a comprehensive inventory management software that met almost all of the company's requirements. The one requirement that was not initially met was addressed through the Fishbowl Maintenance program, which provides regular updates. The latest version of Fishbowl was able to meet all the needs of the business. The integration process between Fishbowl and Reckon Accounts was smooth, especially when it came to uploading inventory data. Customers, vendors, stock, and inventory amounts were imported into CSV files and then uploaded to Fishbowl. If there were any errors in the file, Fishbowl would indicate the line where the error was found, allowing for quick rectification. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Finance & Insurance

Packaging

Applicable Functions

Maintenance

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Intelligent Packaging

Inventory Management

Challenge

YV Packaging, a national fruit and produce packaging business based in Yarra Valley, was facing significant challenges with its inventory management. The company was using Reckon Accounts, an accounting software, which was not specifically designed to handle inventory. As a result, the company had to rely heavily on manual stock counting. Glenn Barker, the Managing Director, noticed large discrepancies between the latest count and previous ones, which were attributed to human error. This was a significant issue for the company as it affected the accuracy of their inventory data and could potentially impact their ability to fulfill orders.

About Customer

YV Packaging is a national business based in the pristine Yarra Valley. The company has been in the fruit and produce packaging business for 20 years, primarily supporting local growers. The core of the business is the sale of cardboard boxes and plastic punnets. Despite being a national business, YV Packaging has a strong commitment to supporting local growers. The company's Managing Director, Glenn Barker, is actively involved in the day-to-day operations and decision-making processes, including the implementation of new software solutions to improve business operations.

Solution

To address the inventory management challenges, YV Packaging implemented Fishbowl Warehouse while retaining Reckon Accounts as their accounting software package. Fishbowl Warehouse is a comprehensive inventory management software that met almost all of the company's requirements. The one requirement that was not initially met was addressed through the Fishbowl Maintenance program, which provides regular updates. The latest version of Fishbowl was able to meet all the needs of the business. The integration process between Fishbowl and Reckon Accounts was smooth, especially when it came to uploading inventory data. Customers, vendors, stock, and inventory amounts were imported into CSV files and then uploaded to Fishbowl. If there were any errors in the file, Fishbowl would indicate the line where the error was found, allowing for quick rectification.

Impact #1	The implementation of Fishbowl Warehouse has significantly improved the daily operations of YV Packaging. The company has been using the software for the last three years and continues to discover new features that can enhance their everyday processes. The Maintenance Software program provides regular updates, introducing new features on a regular basis. The company has also benefited from the Ocean Support, which offers the flexibility to call for priority support anytime. The team at YV Packaging now has the confidence that Fishbowl accurately tracks their stock, ensuring they have sufficient stock on hand to fulfill open sales orders.

Impact #1

The implementation of Fishbowl Warehouse has significantly improved the daily operations of YV Packaging. The company has been using the software for the last three years and continues to discover new features that can enhance their everyday processes. The Maintenance Software program provides regular updates, introducing new features on a regular basis. The company has also benefited from the Ocean Support, which offers the flexibility to call for priority support anytime. The team at YV Packaging now has the confidence that Fishbowl accurately tracks their stock, ensuring they have sufficient stock on hand to fulfill open sales orders.

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YV Packaging: Streamlining Inventory Management with Fishbowl Warehouse

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