The Challenge
As the business expanded, its legacy systems — QuickBooks and Agris — could no longer support its needs. Key challenges included:
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Manual & Paper-Based Processes – Scale tickets, production SOWs, and invoices were handled manually and re-entered into computers, creating inefficiencies and errors.
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Traceability Gaps – Tracking finished goods back to raw material lots could take up to two days, delaying recall readiness and audits.
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Financial Disconnect – Grain scale weights were difficult to reconcile with financial transactions, consuming extra time and leading to inaccuracies.
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Failed ERP Attempt – A prior ERP implementation attempt fell short, leaving the company without a scalable solution.
The Solution
The manufacturer partnered with The Vested Group, an Oracle NetSuite Solution Provider, to implement a unified, cloud-based ERP system. The solution included:
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NetSuite Advanced Manufacturing (with mobile scanning) to digitize production tracking and intra-warehouse product movements.
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CRM and Lot Traceability to improve customer management and ensure regulatory readiness.
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Custom Grain Accounting & Scale Ticketing built by The Vested Group, automating inbound/outbound scale measurements, commodity valuations, and unit conversions.
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Advanced BOM Management to simplify formula adjustments across multiple finished goods, supporting private-label production.
From two-day traceability to real-time visibility — this family-owned manufacturer streamlined operations with NetSuite.
The Results
The implementation delivered transformative outcomes:
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Real-Time Inventory & Grain Tracking – Better visibility into commodity positions and multi-facility inventory.
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Faster Reporting & Traceability – Lot tracking reduced from days to seconds.
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Streamlined Manufacturing – Mobile scanning and automation increased efficiency in production and warehousing.
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Smarter Financials – Automated futures reporting, mark-to-market valuations, and scale ticket reconciliation improved accuracy and agility.
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Operational Flexibility – Advanced BOM functionality made adapting formulas across private-label lines simple and efficient.
