Golden Artist Colors, Inc

Manufacturer of paints for artists

$20 M Worldwide

US Headquarters in New Berlin, NY

Manufacturer of acrylic paints used in the fine arts industry

43 Sage ERP X3 users in USA

Challenge

• Invest in a true ERP solution in order to streamline the flow of information, improve inventory management and enhance customer service levels
• Find an MRP / MPS engine that meets their needs

Solution

• Sage ERP X3 Process
• Development of custom programming: freight rates allowances, marketing support dollars for promotions and co-op advertising

Results

• Increased their level of on-time shipments from 70 to 90 percent
• Inventory turns increased from 5.4 to 5.96 (+ 10 percent)
• Able to monitor key business aspects such as lead time, supplier on-time performance and purchasing performance
• Better control over operations