Industry: Manufacturing & Industrial Supply Chain

Manufacturing Firm Streamlines Supply Chain Processes

The Challenge

The mid-sized precision components manufacturer was struggling with supply chain inefficiencies that threatened both their profitability and customer relationships across automotive, aerospace, and medical device industries. Their purchase order process crawled through an 8-touchpoint approval labyrinth that took up to 5 days—an eternity in just-in-time manufacturing environments. Inventory management across four global warehouses operated in disconnected silos with data synchronized just once daily, creating visibility gaps that triggered production delays three times monthly. Quality control documentation was scattered across a chaotic mix of emails (42%), paper forms (31%), and various digital systems (27%), making compliance tracking nearly impossible. These fragmented processes diverted 24% of staff time to manual data entry instead of value-adding activities, while the lack of real-time visibility forced the company to maintain excessive safety stock, wasting $175,000 monthly in unnecessary inventory costs. Most alarmingly, supply chain disruptions typically went undetected for 72+ hours—an existential risk in industries where precision and reliability aren't just goals but absolute requirements.

Our Solution

We engineered a comprehensive Power Automate ecosystem that transformed the manufacturer's fragmented supply chain into an integrated, real-time operation aligned with their global footprint. Our approach began with a thorough three-week assessment of their existing processes before developing a four-phase implementation plan. The solution included sophisticated procurement workflows with conditional approvals and mobile capabilities, IoT-connected inventory tracking with dynamic reorder calculations, a bidirectional supplier communication platform with real-time order tracking, and integrated quality control tools that connected the factory floor to the enterprise system. Each component was carefully designed to integrate with their legacy Oracle ERP system—a critical requirement that previous consultants had deemed impossible. The implementation followed a 16-week phased approach that minimized operational disruption while delivering rapid ROI, with ongoing quarterly optimization reviews to ensure continuous improvement as business needs evolved.

Manufacturing & Industrial Supply Chain Transformation: Key Success Metrics

Our innovative solution delivered tangible results and significant improvements for our client.

95%

Faster Purchase Order Cycle

Reduced from 5 days to just 4 hours

78%

Automated Routine Orders

Processed without human intervention

$672K

Inventory Cost Reduction

Annual savings through 32% more efficient stock management

100%

Zero Production Stoppages

Eliminated material shortages vs 3-4 monthly before

99.8%

Quality Documentation Complete

Improved from 76% with automated validation

27%

Better Supplier Delivery

Improved performance through better communication

71%

Less Manual Data Entry

Reduced staff time on manual processes

43%

Supply Chain Efficiency Gain

Overall improvement across composite KPIs

7

Months to Full ROI

Complete return on investment achieved rapidly

Technologies Used

Microsoft Power AutomatePower AppsCustom Oracle ERP ConnectorsMicrosoft Teams IntegrationIoT Sensors and Gateways

"The Power Automate solution Techseria built for us transformed our entire supply chain from a liability to a competitive advantage. What impressed us most was how they seamlessly integrated with our legacy ERP system that three other consultants said couldn't be automated. Their team took the time to understand our unique manufacturing processes rather than forcing us into a cookie-cutter solution. The results speak for themselves—not just in efficiency gains and cost savings, but in our ability to deliver consistently to our customers despite global supply chain challenges."

Supply Chain Director

Precision Manufacturing Company

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