The Challenge

Fin, Feather, Fur's existing software system was a vendor-provided inventory management system and a standalone accounting package. When Fin, Feather, Fur decided to centralize inventory management by adding a distribution center, they realized that their current software would not support the addition of a distribution center, nor would these systems support the anticipated future growth.

Therefore, they needed an integrated business system to effectively manage the inventory fulfillment for the stores, manage the distribution center, and track the procurement and inventory processes.

The Solution

The central focus of our 10-month partnership was the seamless integration of core business functions into a unified JD Edwards platform. We deployed RF Smart via handheld devices across the new distribution center, creating precise JD Edwards workflows to manage all product movement, dramatically improving receiving and inventory efficiency. We connected the Oracle POS to JD Edwards through a custom process, ensuring real-time inventory cycle counts and accurate sales data. Furthermore, we automated crucial processes, including leveraging JDE Purchasing for automated projections and generating an automated GL transaction for payroll. By utilizing the real-time calling abilities of JDE Business Services, we ensured the client maintained strict standards set by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF), providing a robust, scalable foundation for their ambitious future growth.

The Result

The strategic integration process transformed Fin Feather Fur's operations, simplifying a number of their previous workflows and freeing up time in all departments. They now benefit from vastly improved inventory control and receiving efficiency, driven by the new integrated system. Key project benefits included the elimination of manual purchase processing and the ability to execute faster, more streamlined payroll processing. Most importantly, by building an integrated POS and JD Edwards system, the business now has the sophisticated infrastructure necessary to support their current and future distribution needs, ensuring they are well positioned for rapid expansion.

How We Did It

• Implemented RF Smart via RF hand-held devices to handle all of the movement of product in the distribution center, creating JD Edwards workflows and stock movement activities
• Integrated distribution resource planning, RF Smart, and JD Edwards functionalities to provide increased inventory control and improve business processes and efficiency
• Designed and developed an integration process between Oracle POS and JD Edwards to connect the functionalities needed for point of sale and inventory cycle counts
• Leveraged JDE Purchasing to generate purchasing projections and suggestions based on min/max and DRP processing, and eliminated the manual purchase process formerly used at trade shows
• Developed an automated GL transaction between payroll and JDE, making payroll processing faster, easier, and primed for growth
• Leveraged the real-time calling abilities of JDE Business Services to maintain standards set by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)

Testimonial

• “Briteskies was above and beyond the most knowledgeable and easiest [partner] to work with. They had our best interest in mind and were able to provide us the confidence we needed to get through the hardest thing we’ve ever done as a company.”

  Mike Goschinski
  Owner and Founder, Fin Feather Fur Outfitters