More Orders, Fewer Errors: Shipping Efficiency at A & L Pen
Case Study: A & L Pen
ACCU-DART is a real-time warehouse and inventory management solution designed to integrate with AccountMate, Sage Accpac ERP, and Sage Pro ERP. The seamless real-time updating of accounting and inventory information ensures accuracy throughout the organization.
The Challenge: Increasing Orders with Limited Resources
A & L Pen, a distributor and manufacturer of pens and imprinted merchandise in Brooklyn, New York, needed to maximize picking and shipping accuracy. Order sizes were decreasing while order volume was increasing. This forced a critical decision: hire more staff and increase costs, or find a more efficient way to process shipments.
A & L Pen contacted Mibar.net for help in improving shipment throughput without expanding labor expenses.
Selecting ACCU-DART for Seamless, Real-Time Accuracy
Mibar.net quickly identified ACCU-DART as the ideal solution. Jory Weissman of Mibar noted several key advantages:
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Seamless, real-time integration with the existing AccountMate system
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Flexibility to match A & L Pen’s processes
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Ease of use for rapid staff training
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Significant reductions in redundancy and processing errors
This combination made ACCU-DART the clear choice for improving efficiency and accuracy.
How ACCU-DART Improved the Shipping Workflow
When an order is entered into AccountMate, a pick slip is generated for the warehouse. Using ACCU-DART and radio-frequency scanners, warehouse staff scan items as they are picked.
ACCU-DART instantly confirms:
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The correct item is being picked
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The correct quantity is being shipped
Once the order is complete, ACCU-DART posts the shipment and updates the accounting system instantly.
A & L Pen also implemented ACCU-DART’s Print Labels function to print shipping labels directly from portable label printers. As ACCU-DART validates the shipment, it prints labels automatically, saving additional time.
Customizations Tailored to A & L Pen’s Needs
ACCU-DART is easily modified to support unique operational requirements. Jory Weissman explains:
“The ability to adapt the software to the subtleties of our clients’ business as well as the seamless integration to the AccountMate platform means that we can implement a best-of-breed solution that fits into existing business processes.”
Custom enhancements for A & L Pen included:
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Automated shipping label generation
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Detailed shipping manifests
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Accurate, automated invoicing
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Additional workflow refinements for warehouse efficiency
These adjustments streamlined operations from picking to packing to invoicing.
Results: More Shipments, Fewer Expenses
With ACCU-DART in place, A & L Pen processes more orders with the same number of employees. They have significantly improved shipping accuracy and lowered the cost per shipment.
A representative shared:
“We depend on Mibar.net to make good recommendations for us. We knew we needed to solve this problem and create greater efficiencies if we were going to successfully adapt to the changes taking place in our business and industry. Thanks to Mibar introducing us to the ACCU-DART solution, we are well positioned to meet these challenges.”
Jory Weissman added:
“Using the ACCU-DART solution, A & L Pen is capable of processing more shipments more accurately, and with the same staff levels. The software and devices are easy to use and maintain.”
ACCU-DART ensures businesses ship the right goods to the right customer, the first time.