Optimizing Dairy Product Retail Operations for a Chilean Business

Client Overview
The client, based in Chile, operates in the retail trading industry, specializing in dairy products such as butter and cheese from various brands. Given the nature of these products, their operations required meticulous handling of inventory and sales processes.The Challenge
Managing dairy products with varying weights presented several hurdles:Inconsistent Product Weights: Each piece of butter or cheese had a different weight, making it difficult to maintain accurate inventory records.
Weight-Based Transactions: Purchases and sales were conducted in grams or ounces, requiring precise tracking of weights for pricing and invoicing.
Inventory Management: The client needed to know both the quantity of items and their total weight in inventory to ensure efficient stock control and valuation.
Odoo Limitations: The standard Odoo system lacked the functionality to manage products with variable weights effectively, leading to inefficiencies in daily operations.
The Solution: CatchW8 ERP
The CatchW8 solution was implemented to address these challenges by enhancing the client’s Odoo system:Dual Unit Support: Enabled inventory management in both pieces and weight units such as grams and ounces.
Weight-Based Pricing and Invoicing: Integrated functionality for sales and purchase transactions based on weight, ensuring accurate billing and pricing.
Inventory Valuation by Weight: Automated valuation calculations based on the total weight of inventory provided reliable financial insights.
Streamlined Retail Operations: Simplified processes for stock control, purchasing, and sales, eliminating manual tracking errors.
The Results
The implementation of CatchW8 brought significant improvements to the client’s retail operations:Accurate Inventory Management: The client could now track both the quantity and weight of products, ensuring precise inventory records.
Efficient Weight-Based Sales: Seamless weight-based invoicing and pricing reduced errors and improved customer satisfaction.
Reliable Financial Insights: Automated inventory valuation by weight ensured accurate reporting and better decision-making.
Simplified Operations: The enhanced system reduced manual workload and improved operational efficiency across their retail network.
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