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Retail ERP for Canadian Chain

Transforming a mid-sized retail operation from Excel chaos to AI-powered insights

Client Background

A mid-sized Canadian retail chain with 15 stores across Ontario and Quebec was struggling with Excel-based accounting and manual inventory management. The company had been operating for over 20 years but was facing increasing challenges as they scaled their operations.

Challenges

Disconnected processes between accounting, sales, and stock management

Inventory losses averaging 12% annually due to poor tracking

No real-time reporting or visibility across stores

Manual data entry causing frequent errors and delays

Inability to forecast demand accurately

Lack of customer data integration across locations

Our Solution

We built a comprehensive Custom ERP system covering Accounting, CRM, and Inventory Management. The solution integrated all 15 POS systems with real-time stock management and included an AI-powered dashboard for sales forecasting and business insights.

Key Features Delivered

Real-time Inventory Management

Automated stock tracking across all 15 stores with low-stock alerts and automatic reordering triggers.

AI-driven Demand Forecasting

Machine learning algorithms analyze historical sales data to predict demand and optimize inventory levels.

Multi-store Financial Consolidation

Centralized accounting with real-time financial reporting and automated reconciliation across locations.

CRM for Customer Loyalty Tracking

Integrated customer database with purchase history and loyalty program management.

POS System Integration

Seamless integration with existing point-of-sale systems for real-time sales data synchronization.

Key Metrics Achieved

Inventory loss reduced

Before:12%
After:3%
Improvement:75% reduction
Achieved in 6 months

Sales forecasting accuracy

Before:45%
After:85%
Improvement:+40% improvement
Achieved in 3 months

Manual accounting time

Before:40 hours/week
After:12 hours/week
Improvement:70% reduction
Achieved in 2 months

Real-time inventory visibility

Before:0%
After:100%
Improvement:Complete visibility
Achieved in 1 month

Business Impact

The retailer transitioned from fragmented operations to a fully connected, AI-enabled ERP system, saving over $250,000 annually through reduced inventory losses, improved efficiency, and better demand forecasting.

Client Testimonial

"ER TECH Hub transformed our entire operation. We went from guessing our inventory needs to having precise, AI-driven forecasts. The ROI was evident within the first quarter."
Sarah Mitchell
Operations Director
Project Info
LocationCanada
Company Size15 Stores
Employees120 employees
Duration12 weeks
Investment$45,000
CompletedMarch 2024
Services Included
  • Custom ERP Lite Solution
  • System Integration
  • AI Analytics Dashboard
  • POS Integration
  • Staff Training & Support
Tech Stack
Node.jsExpress.jsReact.jsNext.jsMongoDBPythonscikit-learnAWS EC2AWS S3Redis

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Retail ERP for Canadian Chain - Retail ERP Case Study