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EnglishLight Candel Art has improved logistics processes and optimized workflows thanks to integrated systems from Senior Software. Thus, the candle distributor eliminated issues such as the lack of real-time access to data of interest and of visibility over products in the warehouse, problems related to inventory, but also those regarding the accuracy and order preparation times.
Light Candle Art, a company from Ilfov that deals with the distribution of candles, has made all business processes more efficient and reduced order receiving and preparing times, using high-performance ERP, BI and WMS systems. Prior to implementing them, the distributor did not have access to updated information, storage spaces were not optimized and they could not accurately estimate the required stocks. For these reasons, the company faced difficulties in managing both the movement of an increasing volume of goods and customer orders, and the offer could not be synchronized with the market’s demand.
In addition, business growth strategies were not feasible because they were based on delayed reports and on the analysis of incomplete or inaccurate data. These aspects negatively influenced customer satisfaction, employee productivity and, implicitly, the distributor’s development plans, for which the company invested in a package of integrated systems.
SeniorERP – resource management ERP system, SeniorVisualBI – BI software for reporting and data analysis and WMS – warehouse management system, from Senior Software, are the solutions that facilitated the optimal management and development of Light Candel Art’s business. The company, whose turnover is 125 million RON, thus gained a well-organized and uninterrupted workflow, starting from taking customer orders and ending with the delivery of parcels, streamlining the time spent on different operations and ensuring data accuracy. These aspects led to the improvement of employee productivity and the accurate processing of orders in a shorter time, therefore determining an increase in sales and many other benefits.
The company generally carries out B2B sales, but part of its income also comes from selling products to individuals through online sales channels. Thanks to the Business Intelligence system, the distributor can analyze data from the ERP to track detailed sales situations and more. Sales can be broken down by product groups, suppliers, customer types and other criteria of interest. At the same time, the distributor can issue forecasts that are as accurate as possible regarding demand and stock requirements, even a few months in advance, and benefits from a clear view of the entire business. Therefore, BI reports and analyses have helped – and continue to help – decision makers to outline and implement the most effective business development strategies.
The WMS system is connected to the company’s resource management solution, ERP software, which, in turn, is integrated with the online sales platforms. Thanks to the links between the systems, taking customer orders and sending them to the warehouse, to be ready for delivery, takes place without interruptions or errors.
With the help of WMS, warehouse operators have become more productive, working efficiently and in a more organized way, as a result of space optimization and due to the fact that they can quickly and accurately identify products during picking. These aspects contributed to the development of logistic operations in an optimal time and to the improvement of both employee and customer satisfaction.
The results obtained by Light Candle Art are presented in detail in the video case study:
About Light Candel Art
Light Candel Art was founded in 2008 and sells candles, scented sticks and aromatic oils, their distribution being carried out, in general, to large stores and hypermarkets in Romania. The company sells both LCA products, as well as Bispol, Bolsius and more. The company has a warehouse with a capacity of 10,000 pallets, a staff of 70 employees and a product portfolio with 1,000 SKUs. As for online sales channels, it uses: lca.ro and trada.ro.
About Senior Software
Senior Software is a provider and developer of high-performance software systems for integrated business management. Founded in 2003, the company has achieved over 500 successful implementations, using the latest technology. Senior Software implements ERP systems, BI, SCM, MES, E-commerce and Hardware systems. The company operates in five locations in Romania (Bucharest, Contanta, Cluj, Iasi, Timisoara) with a team of more than 200 employees.
