Modular Inventory Management Solutions to Fit the Client’s Needs
Case Study: McDaniel Metals
ACCU-DART is a real-time radio-frequency barcode solution designed to integrate directly with AccountMate, Sage Accpac ERP, and Sage Pro ERP. Using radio-frequency barcode scanners, warehouse staff can instantly update the accounting system, eliminating manual data entry and improving operational efficiency. Because ACCU-DART is modular, clients can select only the functions they need, making it easy to tailor the solution to unique business requirements.
The Challenge: Manual Paperwork and Inaccurate Inventory
McDaniel Metals Inc., a sheet-metal manufacturer in Houston, Texas, produces and ships several hundred items every day. According to James Morman of Interval Solutions:
“The manual paperwork that was required to account for everything that was made and shipped each day took several hours and usually had several mistakes.”
Because warehouse paperwork could not be entered into the system until the following day, McDaniel Metals did not have accurate on-hand inventory at the time of order entry. This created:
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Difficulty maintaining proper inventory controls
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Inaccurate order fulfillment
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Delays in shipping the correct goods to customers
McDaniel Metals needed a cost-effective and efficient way to modernize their inventory processes.
Selecting ACCU-DART for Flexibility and Value
McDaniel Metals contacted Interval Solutions to find a solution that was easy to implement and affordable.
James Morman recommended ACCU-DART because it was:
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Functionally rich
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Reasonably priced
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Quick to install
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Modular and customizable
“ACCU-DART was the best fit because the client only had to buy the modules they needed to solve their problems,” he explained.
This avoided the cost of packaged systems that included unnecessary features.
How ACCU-DART Improved Inventory Accuracy and Efficiency
ACCU-DART uses barcode scanning and radio-frequency devices to update the accounting system instantly. Real-time validation ensures that data entry errors are practically eliminated.
For example, during shipping:
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Staff scan each item
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ACCU-DART validates that the correct items are being picked
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Shipping and invoice details update automatically in the accounting system
This streamlined workflow ensures accuracy across manufacturing, picking, shipping, and accounting.
A One-Day Implementation That Met All Requirements
One of the most impressive aspects of the project was the speed of deployment.
“The whole implementation process took less than one day, which included installation, setup, and training,” said James Morman.
McDaniel Metals also needed the ability to create IC Assemblies on the fly so that products could be shipped immediately. ACCU-DART quickly delivered the required customization. Morman added,
“ACCU-DART created the needed software in much less time than most developers that I have worked with.”
Results: Real-Time Inventory and Greater Productivity
With ACCU-DART in place, McDaniel Metals now has real-time visibility into product information. Items are updated to the accounting system as they are manufactured and shipped.
“Now item transactions are processed as they happen,” said Morman.
Larry Moody, General Manager of McDaniel Metals, shared his satisfaction:
“ACCU-DART has decreased mistakes and increased information and productivity for much less than was quoted to me by other WMS vendors.”
Because the company only purchased the modules they required, ACCU-DART provided a highly cost-effective and accurate inventory management solution.