Coilcolor Ltd - Development of Manufaturing Stock and Sales Order Processing System
The Client
Colorgroup comprises of two companies, Coilcolor Ltd and Colorpro
Systems Ltd. Colorgroup evolved in the ‘90s and they are based in Newport.
Coilcolor is one of the largest
independent paint coating lines in the UK, specialising in organic coating of steel and aluminium coils. They offer a wide range of protective
finishes and colours to suit their customer’s requirements. Colorpro Systems Ltd manufacture profiled sheeting from coil, supplied by
Coilcolor.
Coilcolor has an unrivalled position in the marketplace due to the unique service it provides. The company has the
ability to produce both extremely low and high volume quantities, a wide choice of colours and short lead times. Among their prestigious clients are
B&Q, Ikea and Jaguar.
The Challenge
The original stock control and sales processing system was implemented
by Computerisation in 1992. Since then Coilcolor’s business model has undergone substantial changes and the original system with its ageing
technology base no longer serviced the demands of this highly competitive industry.
The Solution
Computerisation developed two highly sophisticated, bespoke systems for the company – a Sales Order Processing System and Stock Control
System. The new systems efficiently manage Coilcolor’s complex product matrix. This consists of many product variables including
stock code, material, colour etc.
The new systems were created to synchronise with Sage MMS accounts system, providing
the company with the best of both worlds – two systems which precisely meet their needs working together in unison. Furthermore, integration
with Sage MMS accounts system has reduced administration time and costs by avoiding the need for multiple data entry.
Coilcolor
have achieved a sustainable competitive advantage through their quick turnaround times within the intensive manufacturing process. Improved
administration has enhanced that advantage which was made possible by the implementation of Computerisation’s systems.
From a customer service aspect Computerisation’s systems provide the company with the ability to monitor stock efficiently, satisfying
customer demand with minimum order quantities as low as 300 meters.
Testimonial
"Computerisation’s
professional approach interpreted our unique requirements exactly and produced a system that is spot on"
