Company
PlushWire, an IT consulting company based in Miami, Florida, specializes in a comprehensive range of IT services.
Technologies Used
PHP
HTML
JS
AngularJS
MYSQL
REST
SOAP
LAMP
UPS API
QuickBooks SDK
About the Users
Inkcups, a leading manufacturer and supplier of inkjet printers, pad printing equipment, laser plate-makers, inks, and related supplies, operates using the developed system.
The solution can help companies that:
Produce complex, multi-component, custom equipment or other objects
Use a vast set of spare parts, and their composition and quantity are constantly changing
Need to organize and manage a seamless supply of spare parts and materials for production without high costs for the warehouse and personnel.
The Challenges
Our client commissioned the development of a system to integrate their existing databases and support their expanding order volume. The challenges encountered during this project were:
To composite a customizable product – The client manufactures highly complex products, each consisting of thousands of parts sourced from various suppliers. Because every order is unique, stocking spare parts is not economically sound.
Complicated corporate structure – The geographically dispersed nature of InkCups, a large manufacturing company, contributes to its complex structure of dozens of divisions and departments.
Rapidly growing business – As the company grew, managing the increasing number of routine operations became more time-consuming and resource-intensive, leading to higher overhead costs for additional personnel.
The client’s existing software was unadaptable – The company's unique structure and operational needs were not met by the inflexible architecture of existing software solutions, thus impeding efficiency.
The Solutions
The custom ERP system we developed for InkCups facilitates seamless operations across all divisions, consolidates all necessary data into a single database, and automates routine processes.
Efficient inventory management – We synchronized parts supply with past purchases and available warehouse space to boost efficiency, saving storage, improving accounting, lowering personnel costs, and eliminating illiquid stock.
Common database – Integrating all facets of the business became crucial for accessing timely and accurate information regarding departmental processes.
Business process automation – The goal was an automated system to streamline processes, share accurate information across departments, manage interdepartmental interactions, and integrate with existing accounting software.