Setting the Context
In the energy industry, where efficiency and sustainability are paramount, a leading Irish green energy company, faced challenges in managing its inventory across Power, Connectivity, and Industry segments. Warehouse360 (WH360) supported them in streamlining their inventory tracking processes – helping them focus on advancing their goals of zero-emission, energy self-sufficient initiatives and thus, serving as a model for innovation and sustainability in the energy sector.
About the client
Our client, a leading green energy company from Ireland, has been a pioneer in advancing a zero-emission, energy-self-sufficient society since its founding in 2005. Their versatile services support Nordic and international companies in the energy, industry, telecommunications, and construction sectors, driving innovation and sustainability in a rapidly evolving market. Their commitment to creating a greener future positions them as a key player in the energy transition industry.
Challenge
- Managing inventory across multiple ERPs made tracking challenging, especially within a project-driven supply chain.
- Lack of automation led to inefficient physical counts, increasing operational complexity and errors.
- Unclear segregation of inventory complicated warehouse operations.
- Manual processes required excessive manpower, resulting in high costs and time delays.
Solution
Mastek deployed a comprehensive workforce management solution, that integrated their multiple ERPs, enabling seamless inventory tracking. It also:
- Introduced label printing to clearly distinguish between common and project-specific inventory.
- Implemented barcode scanners, streamlining physical counts and increasing efficiency in warehouse operations.
- Automated processes led to reduced manpower requirements and minimized the risk of human error.
Business Outcome
- It improved customer’s inventory accuracy and visibility across multiple ERPs and project-driven workflows.
- Faster and more efficient physical counts through barcode scanning reduced time spent on manual operations.
- Clearer material segregation between common and project inventory optimized warehouse organization.
- Significant cost savings and reduced reliance on manpower, increased their operational efficiency and helped drive productivity gains.
