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DESKTOP TO CLOUD DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONS

IVE’s new ERP efficiently manage inventory and integrations with powerful APIs

Before the digital
transformation project

IVE's top priorities for
the transformation

Waypoint leave their mark on IVE

IVE specialize in creating spectacular fabric based signage for events and exhibitions that are impossible to ignore. Based in Melbourne, the work produced by IVE is big, bold and beautiful. They’re genuine leaders in their field and have worked with international brands such as Bose, as well as many Australian household names such as JB Hi-Fi.

Managing the production of such a complex and customisable product can be a real challenge – so much so, that IVE created their own custom production system called Console. This system is at the heart of their business. Unfortunately Console didn’t handle the inventory management and costing side of the production process. That gap had initially been plugged with a combination of MYOB Accounting and good old-fashioned Excel spreadsheets.
Although this worked, it was far from reliable, and created friction in the entire production process. Brendon Rowse, IVE Managing Director, knew there had to be a smarter way of handling their inventory.

The problem

A key requirement for the project was to retain Console as their existing production system and enhance it by adding inventory management capabilities. When dealing with a system Waypoint  knows and understands that has clear documentation, then this is relatively straightforward. But, if it’s a custom piece of software that needs connecting, it can be a lot more challenging.

The solution

When custom API integration is required, Cin7 Core is the system Waypoint recommends.  Working closely with Meagan from the IVE team, we were able to create a new process that seamlessly worked across the existing production platform and used Cin7 Core as their new inventory system.

The result

Adding real-time inventory capabilities to their Console system means they can now track every raw material and finished product with ease. No more jumping between different spreadsheets to try to get a handle on stock levels. And, the real-time element is huge for them. In the past, they had to wait until the ‘end of the period’ to get accurate reporting which of course, in many cases was too late to make any corrective decisions.

IVE still got to work with the familiar interface of their Console system. Now though, it’s enhanced with the Cin7 Core platform which underpins every aspect of their inventory management and reporting. For Brendon and the team, that means winning back more time to grow the business. As a result, they can continue their proud tradition of innovation and flying the flag for their entire industry.

What was achieved – the results

Hundreds of manual entries and mistakes
are avoided every month

Overview of the new
fully-integrated system

custom-production

Production mgmt system

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ERP, order and inventory mgmt

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Accounting, tax and compliance

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Modern,
bi-directional integrations

The People Behind the Change

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Dan Fairbairn

Managing Director, Waypoint

Areas of contribution

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Brendon Rouse

Managing Directory, IVE

Areas of contribution

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