The Challenge
Isolated Systems
Delivering predominately to construction sites with a made-to-order product comes with some unique distribution challenges. As their product is one the last to be installed, Street Furniture’s deliveries are directly affected by site access, weather, forklift capability and most of all, the variability of construction deadlines.
Managing the constant variables with multiple transport providers was a time-consuming process, and even though Street Furniture was using a modern 3rd party FMS (Freight Management System), it wasn’t up to scratch. What’s more, Street Furniture had a best-of-class ERP, NetSuite, however, the systems weren’t talking and the integration was basic at best.
The result was a double-entry of data, key-in errors and checking multiple systems for information, which they need at their fingertips to manage their business effectively.