Exceptional Compliance and Streamlined Performance at Globepak
How Globepak leveraged Inhance’s WMS technology for exceptional results
Operation Headquarters:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Industry:
Food Production
Inhance Solution:
Warehouse Management System
Overview
Globepak (PTY) Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the USN Group of Companies, providing expert product development and manufacturing services to the leading brands in the Sports Nutrition industry. Globepak produces products for the export market ranging from the United States of America, various European Union countries, Eastern Europe, Malaysia, to Africa. USN and Biogen are South Africa’s leading supplement brands, with a combined share of approximately 60% of the market.
Major brands serviced include USN, Biogen, Muscle Junkie, Metalab Supps, GNC, EVOX, Bravura Labs, Rescue+ .
The Problem
Globepak was grappling with the growing complexities of its operations, particularly within the warehouse management arena. The company required a robust, customisable solution that could not only withstand its demanding environment but also seamlessly integrate with its existing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, Sage Evolution. The aim was to significantly improve stock management, picking efficiency, and compliance without adding to the administrative burden.
Challenges faced by Globepak before implementing Inhance’s Warehouse Management System:
Limited Operational Visibility
Prior to the implementation of the WMS, Globepak lacked full visibility into its inventory and supply chain operations. This hindered effective decision-making and planning.
Error-Prone Processes
The existing manual systems led to frequent human errors, affecting the quality of operations and customer satisfaction.
Resource Allocation
The company struggled with efficient allocation of human and material resources, leading to higher operational costs and delays.
Scalability Concerns
As Globepak continued to grow, its existing systems couldn’t easily scale to meet the expanding operational demands, thus limiting growth potential.
Complex Compliance Requirements
Meeting industry standards and compliance requirements was a cumbersome process, demanding time-intensive audits and constant monitoring.
Lack of Real-time Data
The absence of real-time data access hindered Globepak’s ability to make swift and informed decisions, impacting everything from inventory levels to compliance metrics.
Inefficient Labour Management
In the absence of a sophisticated WMS, labour management was sub-optimal, leading to productivity loss and staff dissatisfaction.
Integration Challenges
The need to ensure that any new solution could seamlessly integrate with the existing Sage Evolution ERP system was crucial, to avoid disruptions and maintain business continuity.
The Approach
Inhance was chosen as the primary WMS service provider for its proven track record, customisation capabilities, and commitment to long-term support. The implemented WMS evolved with Globepak’s requirements, covering all aspects from receiving, stock locating, and inventory management to automated material handling. During the implementation, both parties collaboratively addressed unforeseen gaps and refined the system to align with Globepak’s intricate and rigorous operational specifications.
The approach and solution that Inhance provided to Globepak:
Configuration into existing operations & ERP system
Agile Implementation
Automated Workflow Integration
Real-Time Monitoring and Analytics
Scalability and Future-Proofing
The Results
~25%
Operational Efficiency Boost
Financial Gains
Improvements in procurement, waste forecasting, and stock age management, that impact cash flow positively.
15-20%
Increase in Production Efficiencies
3%
Decrease in Waste
98%
Pick Accuracy
Scalability and Flexibility
Ability to evolve alongside the changing needs of the business.
By implementing Inhance’s WMS, Globepak not only enhanced its operational effectiveness but also realised substantial cost savings and compliance benefits. The success of this implementation reiterates Inhance’s commitment to delivering exceptional supply chain solutions tailored to client needs.
“Our annual compliance and mandatory industry audits have been transformed. The auditors have reported that they’ve never encountered a system so user-friendly and efficient, and they remain impressed with how it has reduced their time spent on the process and their access to critical data.“
