Riah Alshamal General Trading LLC
With the help of FirstBit ERP System, successful inventory management is established, all the movement of goods from purchase to sale is under control.
We were needed one ERP software for better management. FirstBit team already knows what is the distribution business in GCC region. So, the process flow is almost similar. I don't have to change much. I'm quite happy with the product and I'm getting all support from product team.
Finance Manager
Customer Information
For 20+ years MENA Group offers a comprehensive distribution solution for US companies intending to sell their products in 19+ countries in the MENA region.
Project Goals and Tasks
- The main purpose of the project was to streamline all business processes and increase the efficiency of the company.
- Control and administer warehouse operations;
- Minimize manual tasks;
- Reduce the number of mistakes related to human factors;
- Manage and automate all finance information: invoices, credit notes, and taxes;
- Control of inventory and sales.
Project Description
An international company was entering the UAE market, and all accounting operations were conducted in Excel.
The finance manager had previously worked with other ERP systems, but was dissatisfied with their standard solutions, which did not fit the tasks of the distribution business and sluggish support after implementation, so he looked for a new solution on the market.
The company is supplying to retailers, there are thousands of SKUs in circulation, and the product range is very wide. It was impossible to manage efficiently without an ERP system, employees had to constantly manage the warehouse, accounting, and the coordination of sales and purchases manually.
Why Riah Alshamal General Trading LLC chose FirstBit?
- FirstBit ERP is FTA approved
- The system is specialised for distribution and takes into account the requirements of UAE legislation.
- Since company processflow and operational logic was already present in the software, that helped to minimize the implementation efforts from their side.
- The implementation team was very helpful during presentations, trainings and providing software customization as per requirements in a swift maner.
Project Outcomes
With the help of FirstBit ERP System, successful inventory management is established, all the movement of goods from purchase to sale is under control.
During 2024, the company plans to increase by 7-8 brands. Thus, it will expand its portfolio by 1000-1500 SKUs. Now the scale doesn't cause concern, now the warehouse management system is well established, purchase, accounts, sales, and payroll are united in one ERP system.
Reports are generated at any time on demand. The number of human errors has been reduced. The company can increase its turnover and develop.
