Summit Storage Products Reaches New Heights with Integrated ERP Solution

​About the Client

Summit Storage Products, a division of the Summit Group, is a leading Australian distributor of high-quality shelving and storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial use. With a reputation built on innovation and customer service, Summit has been a key player in the market since 1990, serving a diverse clientele that includes major retailers and individual wholesale customers.

​The Challenge: Overcoming a Fragmented System

As Summit expanded, its reliance on a collection of disparate, custom-built systems for inventory, manufacturing, and accounting became a significant bottleneck. This fragmented infrastructure led to a host of challenges:

• ​Manual Processes:
  The lack of integration between systems necessitated numerous manual workarounds, particularly in order to processing, invoicing, and inventory management. This not only slowed down operations but also increased the risk of human error.
  
  
• ​Limited Visibility:
  With data siloed across different platforms, it was difficult to get a real-time, holistic view of the business. This made forecasting, purchasing, and financial reconciliation a constant challenge.
  
  
• ​ Scalability Concerns:
  The existing systems were struggling to keep up with Summit's growth, particularly with the increasing complexity of managing multiple sales channels, including their thriving eCommerce business.

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​The Solution: A Unified Approach with Odoo

The primary goals of the implementation were to: .

• ​Centralize Operations:
  Bring all core business functions—including sales, purchasing, manufacturing, inventory, and accounting—onto a single, unified platform.
  
  
• ​Automate Key Processes:
  Eliminate manual data entry and streamline workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy.
  
  
• ​ Enhance Reporting and Analytics:
  Provide real-time access to critical business data to support better decision-making.

​Implementation: A Collaborative Journey

The implementation process was a close collaboration between the WAO Group and Summit teams. A key challenge was migrating data from Summit's legacy systems and integrating with their unique, custom-built manufacturing and billing platforms. This required a deep understanding of Summit's existing workflows and a flexible, creative approach to solution design.

The project was rolled out in stages, starting with the core Odoo modules for accounting, inventory, and sales. This was followed by the integration of the Shopify and StarShipIt connectors, which were crucial for automating Summit's online sales and fulfillment processes.

Throughout the project, the WAO Group team worked closely with key stakeholders at Summit to ensure the new system was configured to meet their specific needs and that their team was fully trained and supported.

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​The Results: A Foundation for Future Growth

The implementation of Odoo has transformed Summit's operations, delivering significant improvements in efficiency, visibility, and scalability. Key results include:

• ​Streamlined Order-to-Cash Cycle:
  With sales, inventory, and accounting now fully integrated, the entire order-to-cash process is faster, more accurate, and largely automated. 
  
  
• ​Improved Inventory Management:
  Real-time inventory tracking across all sales channels has reduced stockouts, improved forecasting, and optimized purchasing.
  
  
• ​ Enhanced Financial Control:
  The unified accounting module has simplified reconciliation, improved reporting, and provided greater visibility into the company's financial performance.
  
  
• ​ Scalable eCommerce Operations:
  The seamless integration with Shopify has enabled Summit to efficiently manage its growing online business, from order processing to fulfillment.

​ Ready to Streamline Your Business with ERP? ​

Don’t let fragmented systems hold you back. Just like Summit Storage Products, your business can unlock greater efficiency, real-time visibility, and scalable growth with the right ERP implementation. Whether you need smarter inventory management, seamless Shopify integration, or end-to-end business process automation, WAO Group has the expertise to help you succeed.

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