Apps Help Tier 1 Parts Supplier Increase Inventory Accuracy

For many automotive Tier 1 suppliers, tracking their inventory is sometimes as challenging as manufacturing the parts themselves. Westin, WI-based Precision Replacement Parts (PRP) can attest to this statement.

Founded in 1986, PRP provides replacement parts for 25 manufacturers worldwide in the automotive industry. The company specializes in extruded and molded rubber, PVC and high-density polyethylene plastic components, as well as stamped and extruded metal parts for classic and late-model automobiles.

Until recently, the company struggled with finding the right software for its bar code scanners to provide exact control over its substantial inventory library. There were several reasons for this.

First, PRP was up against an impending version update (from 8.10 to 9.2) of its JD Edwards (JDE) EnterpriseOne enterprise resource planning system made by Oracle. PRP needed to make sure its scanner software would seamlessly adjust to the new system, with little to zero code modification or downtime.

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