Bulk Chemicals improves its bottom line
Company Size
11-200
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Chempax ERP software
Tech Stack
- ERP software
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Chemicals
Applicable Functions
- Business Operation
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Bulk Chemicals, Inc. (BCI) is a company based in Reading, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1974, BCI specializes in the development, manufacturing, marketing, and servicing of specialty chemicals for the treatment of metals for various applications. As the company expanded its product line and increased its revenues, it faced the challenge of integrating its different departments into one cohesive operating unit. This was necessary to streamline operations, improve workflow, and increase yearly profits.
The Challenge
Bulk Chemicals, Inc. (BCI) was experiencing rapid growth and needed a business management solution that could integrate its various departments into a single, cohesive operating unit. The company was previously using custom software with individual modules that operated separately, leading to inefficiencies as the same data was handled multiple times. BCI needed a solution that would streamline information between departments such as customer service, accounting, inventory, manufacturing, quality control, and research and development.
The Solution
BCI chose to implement Chempax ERP software as their business management solution. This software met more of the company's requirements than any other competing products on the market. The Chempax software integrated all of BCI's business functions, leading to a more efficient, streamlined operation. The software provided the necessary information right at the fingertips of the BCI team, saving time on all tasks. The software was installed with the support of Datacor, who provided quality support throughout the process.
Operational Impact
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