The client is a US-based online retailer of automotive aftermarket parts and accessories. With a strong e-commerce presence and a robust platform, they simplify vehicle maintenance and repair for their customers by offering a massive selection of guaranteed-fit automobile parts.
The organization faced significant challenges in the procurement cycle due to inefficiencies.
To address the process inefficiencies, a unified purchasing management application was implemented, bringing purchase process automation, accuracy, and visibility across the entire procurement lifecycle.
We automatically generated a weekly Buying File using sales data from all channels. It identified inventory requirements and effectively supported both regular and seasonal cycles with configurable settings.
By utilizing historical sales, seasonality, and inventory metrics, the system generated SKU-level forecasts—including buy, demand, and sales—based on predefined business rules.
Once the Buy File was ready, RFQs were floated to vendors, triggering a negotiation cycle for pricing and quantities. Finalized RFQs triggered the automated Purchase Order generation, reducing manual effort and errors.
The system supported multi-container and partial deliveries, ensuring accurate tracking and receipt of goods at the warehouse.
We incorporated Gross Margin Return on Investment (GMROI) analytics, helping business users evaluate product profitability and make informed decisions on product continuation. The application also integrated with ERP, ensuring smooth handling of financials, vendor data, and supplier records.
We developed a real-time procurement dashboard that provided a comprehensive view of procurement activities, including price trends, demand, inventory, and cost returns, empowering users with actionable insights.
We successfully automated the entire purchase process, eliminating manual interventions and improving operational efficiency.
All key stages—Buy File creation, RFQ generation, and PO creation—were seamlessly consolidated into a single, streamlined system.
The automation and process optimization significantly reduced user effort and shortened the overall purchase cycle.
With robust user authentication and role-based access, we ensured compliance and secure system usage.
Comprehensive management dashboards and reports empowered leadership teams with actionable insights across the procurement lifecycle, enabling more data-driven decisions.
