Gouda Refractories
85% Time Savings and Error Reduction with Innovine's Custom Calculation System
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Peter Leemker
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Gouda Refractories
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2006
Gouda Refractories is an internationally operating company that has been producing refractory materials from Gouda, the Netherlands, for over 100 years. It supplies refractory bricks, monolithic products, pre-cast shapes, and custom-made solutions for industries such as the aluminium, oil and gas industries, and the chemical sector. These products protect installations operating at temperatures of up to 1800 degrees Celsius.
With a production capacity of 65,000 tons per year and modern facilities in Gouda and Geldermalsen, Gouda Refractories provides high-quality, customer-focused solutions. Thanks to the Gouda Refractories ERP Integration, the company has streamlined its processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy across all departments. As part of the Andus Group, Gouda Refractories holds a strong international position and is also involved in local initiatives such as Gouda Werkt.
Implementation of the IT solution
The project was carried out in close cooperation with Gouda Refractories' internal team. Innovine ensured a seamless implementation, updating legacy systems and creating API connections for smooth communication between the systems. At the same time, the technology stack was upgraded to future-proof the infrastructure. The close collaboration between the two teams ensured that the project ran smoothly, and the solution was immediately usable after implementation.
Why Innovine?
Additionally, Gouda Refractories appreciated the clear lines of communication and the fact that Innovine not only implemented a solution but also proactively considered future expansions and improvements. The decision to partner with Innovine was further reinforced by their ability to implement the solution quickly, without disrupting daily operations.
Results and benefits
The improved workflow allowed for faster and more accurate quote generation, enhancing the customer experience and enabling quicker response times for orders. Moreover, Innovine's custom solution offers the flexibility to adapt to future needs, allowing Gouda Refractories to further optimize their processes as the organization continues to grow.
The Solution
A fully integrated calculation and ERP system that automates and streamlines both the administrative and production processes at Gouda Refractories:
- Contract Management and Invoicing: Administrative staff can easily manage contracts, create schedules, and generate invoices, all within one integrated system.
- Automated Calculations: Calculations are processed in real-time, ensuring efficient and error-free handling of customer requests.
- Document Management: All documents, such as order forms and calculation reports, are processed digitally and are immediately accessible to both administrative and production departments.
Production Management and Real-Time Data Exchange
- Real-Time Data Exchange: All data between the calculation system and the ERP system is synchronized in real-time, enabling seamless collaboration between departments.
- Automated Calculation Flows: Based on up-to-date ERP data, allowing production managers to have direct insight into material requirements and scheduling.
- Real-Time Monitoring and Reporting: All calculations and costs are monitored through dashboards, leading to faster decision-making and improved efficiency in production processes.
Production Management and Real-Time Data Exchange
- Real-Time Data Exchange: All data between the calculation system and the ERP system is synchronized in real-time, enabling seamless collaboration between departments.
- Automated Calculation Flows: Based on up-to-date ERP data, allowing production managers to have direct insight into material requirements and scheduling.
- Real-Time Monitoring and Reporting: All calculations and costs are monitored through dashboards, leading to faster decision-making and improved efficiency in production processes.
results:
- 85% Less Time Wasted: Thanks to the full integration between the calculation system and the ERP system, the time spent on calculations and quotes has been drastically reduced, from 16 hours to just 2 hours per week.
- 100% Error Reduction: Manual data entry has been completely eliminated, leading to a total reduction of input errors in the calculation and invoicing processes.
- Faster Order Processing: Real-time data synchronization between the calculation and ERP systems has resulted in faster processing of customer requests and quotes.
- Improved Collaboration: Real-time data exchange has enhanced collaboration between departments, enabling more efficient workflows.
- Future-Proof System: Innovine's custom solution offers the flexibility to adapt to future changes and growth needs, ensuring Gouda Refractories is ready for further digital transformation.
Peter Lemmer
Finance Manager — Quality Services.
“We have undergone an impressive evolution towards a digital organization. Together, we have created an efficient digital platform, providing customers with direct access to essential information. This enables us to work more efficiently and rely more on data than on experience and intuition. For two years now, our collaboration has proven to deliver excellent results. Innovine has become indispensable in our digital transformation.”
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