Case Study: SAP Business One Implementation at Shantala Spherocast Private Limited
Company Overview
Shantala Spherocast Private Limited
Foundry – Ductile & Grey Iron Castings
India
600
Shantala Spherocast is a leading manufacturer of high-quality ductile and grey iron castings catering to automotive, engineering, and heavy machinery industries. The company faced operational challenges in inventory tracking, production scheduling, and financial reporting, which required a robust ERP solution.
Challenges Before SAP Business One Implementation
Lack of Real-Time Data
Difficulty in tracking inventory, raw material consumption, and production status.
Manual Process Inefficiencies
Production planning, work orders, and quality control were managed manually.
Limited Visibility into Financials
Delayed financial reports due to scattered data across different departments.
Complex Supply Chain Management
Managing purchase orders, vendor tracking, and delivery schedules was cumbersome.
Quality & Compliance Challenges
Difficulty in maintaining batch-wise tracking and meeting industry compliance standards.
Solution: Implementing SAP Business One
Material Requirements Planning
Automating procurement and inventory management.
Production & Shop Floor Control
Enabling real-time tracking of work-in-progress (WIP).
Financial Management
Streamlining accounts, taxation (GST compliance), and financial reporting.
Sales & Purchase Management
Enhancing vendor tracking, order processing, and invoice automation.
Batch & Serial Number Tracking
Ensuring traceability of casted products for better quality control.
Automated Reporting
Configured Crystal Reports for faster decision-making and real-time insights.
Key Benefits & ROI Achieved
Reliability
Reduction in Accounting & Financial Reporting Time
Real-Time Inventory Control
Improved material availability and minimized stockouts.
Enhanced Production Planning
Optimized resource utilization with precise scheduling.
Accurate Costing & Profitability Analysis
Improved cost control and margin calculations.
Compliance & Traceability
Full batch-wise tracking to meet industry regulations.