Thames & Kosmos Brings Science Closer to Children with SAP Business One and N’ware Technologies
- Company: Thames & Kosmos
- Location: Rhode Island, USA
- Industry: Wholesale distribution, Consumer goods
- Products & Services: Educational kits, toys, and board games
- Employees: 20
- Need: ERP for distributors of consumer goods
- Solution: SAP Business One
“SAP Business One, for us, has been all about process improvement; it has really helped to facilitate that. It is simple, and it has been easy to use.”
Christa R. Cronin, Director of Operations, Thames & Kosmos
Wholesale distributor of children’s science kits and board games, Thames & Kosmos seamlessly deployed SAP Business One with the help of N’ware Technologies. Simplifying workflows has enabled Thames & Kosmos to increase the number of transactions they can handle, resulting in continual, sustainable growth.
Challenges and Opportunities
- Legacy software (QuickBooks Pro) not adequate for growing transaction volume
- Slow and cumbersome processes
Why SAP Business One & N’ware Technologies as an ERP Choice for Distributors of Consumer Goods
- SAP Business One, supported by a variety of powerful add-ons, matched all of Thames & Kosmos’ actual and future business requirements
- N’ware Technologies brings a consultative approach to software deployment and post-implementation services and to its supply chain expertise (LISA WMS)
- SAP Business One’s interface is user-friendly
- Needed a proven ERP for distributors of consumer goods
Creating Value
- SAP provided the foundation, structure, and flexibility to support on-going expansion
- Business processes and operations were streamlined
- Value-added key modules were integrated: warehouse management (LISA WMS), advanced inventory planning, credit card processing, and e-commerce
- Accuracy was improved and real-time access to business information was gained
- The structure provided by SAP and LISA WMS allowed a seamless and smooth relocation to a new warehouse
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