The Challenge: 60 Days to Salvage a Failed Launch.
Delta Water Products, a key player in the water product distribution space, had just acquired three companies. But their rapid growth exposed deep operational issues, including fragmented inventory systems, lack of financial visibility, and inconsistent gross margins. They needed a solution fast. After a previous partner failed to deliver, Delta asked us to step in and get their first company live with a fully integrated ERP system in 60 days.
The Problem: Fragmented Systems. No Real-Time Insights.
Delta’s inventory system was all over the place, with each company using its own platform. This fragmentation caused excess stock and inflated inventory values by 20%. Financial reporting was a mess, and manual data transfers between accounting systems made it impossible to access a clear, real-time view of financial performance. This hindered strategic decision-making—and pricing. Without visibility into live costs, Delta was losing out on optimizing its margins.
The Solution: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
We acted fast, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central emerged as the best fit—offering multi-company management, real-time financial reporting, advanced inventory tracking, and a customizable pricing engine. It was more than a system; it was a foundation for Delta to scale, consolidating multiple entities under one roof and giving them the tools to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
The Strategy: Fast-Track Implementation.
We had 60 days to make it happen, and we didn’t waste a second. Taking a phased approach, we focused on core functionality first to hit the December 1st deadline. The implementation was challenging but effective, and constant communication with Delta’s team kept everything moving. We also tailored the system to handle Delta’s complex inventory needs, financial consolidation, and dynamic pricing requirements.
Overcoming Roadblocks.
We beat the deadline, and within the next four months, we got Delta’s second company live. The speed and precision of the implementation were critical, and we didn’t slow down until all companies were fully operational.
The Results: A Transformed Business.
After the go-live, Delta Water Products saw a massive shift:
- Inventory Management: Real-time visibility and automated tracking cut excess stock and optimized inventory.
- Financial Reporting: Consolidated reports enabled faster, smarter decision-making across the board.
- Pricing Optimization: Custom pricing engines allowed for adaptive pricing strategies, improving margins and profitability.
Conclusion: Success Under Pressure.
In just two months, we helped Delta Water Products transform its operations and successfully completed all other entities within 12 months. What started as a chaotic, potentially failed project was delivered on time with the tools to succeed.
Ready to scale your business without the chaos? Let’s talk.
