Case Studies > SYSPRO Case Study: VonDrehle Corporation

SYSPRO Case Study: VonDrehle Corporation

Company Size

200-1,000

Region

America

Country

United States

Product

SYSPRO Financials
SYSPRO Manufacturing
SYSPRO Electronic Data Interchange
SYSPRO Inventory
SYSPRO Bill of Materials

Tech Stack

ERP Software
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
Bar Coding Solution

Implementation Scale

Enterprise-wide Deployment

Impact Metrics

Cost Savings
Customer Satisfaction
Environmental Impact Reduction
Productivity Improvements

Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Functional Applications - Inventory Management Systems

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Applicable Functions

Business Operation
Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management
Predictive Maintenance
Process Control & Optimization
Supply Chain Visibility

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services
System Integration

About The Customer

VonDrehle Corporation manufactures and supplies towel and tissue products for the 'away-from-home' market, which includes hotels, restaurants, and a wide variety of commercial establishments. The company also manufactures and buys ready-made paper dispensers, providing customers with the ability to order complete paper dispensing systems. With manufacturing locations and warehouses in Memphis, Tennessee, and Maiden, North Carolina, as well as a paper mill in Rockingham, NC, and a converting facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, VonDrehle fills approximately 2,750 orders each month from about 400 customers. The company employs 316 people and is committed to using recycled waste paper for all its products, earning a green seal of approval.

The Challenge

In 1997, VonDrehle Corporation initiated a search for ERP software to facilitate growth, achieve green goals, manage costs, coordinate manufacturing and warehousing sites, implement digital dashboards, and provide in-depth visibility into operations. A primary consideration was the ability to coordinate all company locations under one IT umbrella, ensuring updated data on inventory movements, shipping processes, and other transactions would be readily available to all system users. By implementing a bar coding solution and tying it into the ERP software, the company believed that superior inventory tracking and more rapid order turnaround could be achieved. Additionally, the company wanted the ability to pinpoint finished goods inventories at various sites and enable customers to place orders directly into SYSPRO via EDI, enhancing its reputation for superior customer service.

The Solution

VonDrehle Corporation implemented several SYSPRO ERP modules to address its challenges. The SYSPRO Cash Book module allows optimal and efficient cash management by providing system-wide bank reconciliation information on cash inflows and outflows. The SYSPRO General Ledger facilitates the management of corporate performance and the monitoring of return on investment by providing complete enterprise-wide financial recording, analysis, and reporting. The SYSPRO Inventory software enables effective customer servicing and improved profits by providing superior inventory control that optimizes stock levels. The SYSPRO Purchase Orders module monitors the quality, accuracy, lead times, and costs of purchases while providing comprehensive supplier performance analysis. The SYSPRO Sales Analysis module provides accurate management information relating to sales activity to improve sales profitability and provide facilities for sales forecasting and planning. The SYSPRO Sales Orders module enhances customer service through fast, efficient order processing and accurate, timely order fulfillment. The SYSPRO Bill of Materials module facilitates accurate expected cost tracking against actual production costs, forming the basis for material and capacity planning, shop floor control, and costing. The EDI process speeds the turnaround of orders and enhances customer service.

Operational Impact

VonDrehle Corporation has greatly enhanced its competitive stance by streamlining production and reducing costs, allowing it to under-price its competition.
Management has access to highly informative data through various reports generated by the SYSPRO software, providing insight into financials, inventory levels, and other operational statistics.
Worker productivity has been enhanced as employees can easily customize the software to access only the specific information required to best perform their jobs.
The company has earned a green seal of approval by using recycled waste paper for all its products, aligning with its environmental goals.
The partnership with SYSPRO has enabled VonDrehle to react quickly and effectively to market dynamics, providing richness and value to the company's operations.

Quantitative Benefit