M&F Western Products, Inc.
The challenge
M&F Western Products, Inc., a leading distributor and manufacturer of western wear accessories since 1969, needed a comprehensive web system to link M&F with its supply chain, streamline order processes, and reduce delivery costs.
M&F needed the ability to:
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Easily update and maintain a growing web site and online catalog
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Provide resellers with an online view of M&F’s printed product catalog
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Allow clients to track the status of outstanding orders
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Track and alter orders throughout the packing and shipping process
The solution Square Seven created a series of dynamic and cost-effective supply chain solutions for M&F:
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A new web site, built on our SQ7Manage content management system, allows M&F to easily add and update web pages and product listings on the fly.
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A data-driven online catalog allows M&F’s resellers to dynamically view and enlarge pages from the annual printed catalog, reducing printing and customer support costs.
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A secured extranet allows vendors to easily log in and check the status of outstanding orders, partial shipments, and back-ordered items. Users can now self-manage much of the delivery process, saving time and administrative costs for M&F.
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An intranet application allows M&F’s warehouse and front office to pull and track orders throughout the packing and shipping process. The system includes an automated routine that periodically updates order information from the main UNIX system into a more user-friendly Microsoft Access database.
The results
The innovative solutions from Square Seven provide M&F Western with:
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Extensive cost savings due to enhanced supply chain management
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Improved order tracking throughout the packing and shipping process
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Timely information to identify bottlenecks within the supply chain
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Better connectivity and communication with vendors
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Precise control over inventory and resources
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Reduced order and delivery costs
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Reduced overhead and administration burden
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The multiple solutions created by Square Seven for M&F Western Products are proprietary and not available for online viewing. However, you can review their web site, which was also developed by Square Seven. View web site >> |