Consumer Goods & Packaging
Turnkey Technologies is ready to help your consumer products business thrive with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
Turnkey Technologies, a leading Microsoft ERP provider for over 30 years, helps consumer goods manufacturing and distribution companies in various industries produce more, reduce costs, and improve efficiencies with an end-to-end ERP business management solution from Microsoft Dynamics 365.
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Lean on our extensive experience working with consumer goods and packaging manufacturers to configure, customize, and integrate Microsoft Dynamics 365 with other critical applications to meet specific process and reporting needs.
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Industry Trends
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Companies are increasingly adopting cloud-based ERP solutions to streamline their operations, improve data access, and enhance collaboration across the supply chain. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a smart choice due to its scalability and integration capabilities.
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AI and machine learning are being used to enhance demand forecasting, optimize supply chains, and personalize customer experiences.
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Seamless integration of B2B and B2C eCommerce platforms with ERP systems. Unified customer data across channels enhances personalization and ensures a smooth experience.
Current status
55% of manufacturing-related businesses have identified improving supply chain visibility as their top priority. (FICTIV)​
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Over 95% of all purchases will be made online through eCommerce by the end of 2024. (NASDAQ)
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25% reduction in inventory carrying costs and a 20% improvement in order accuracy for consumer goods companies that implement modern ERP systems.​​​​
7 Benefits of a Strong ERP Solution for Consumer Goods:
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Real-Time, Centralized Inventory Management – Real-time inventory management provides accurate and updated information on stock levels, meaning organizations can monitor stock across locations and channels and predict consumer supply and demand.
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Automated Order Processing & Fulfillment – By streamlining repetitive tasks such as data entry, inventory updates, and order tracking through a modern ERP solution, consumer goods businesses can reduce mistakes in order fulfillment and minimize costly returns or rework.
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Connected Sales Channels – Businesses must provide a cohesive experience for their customers across all channels, including physical store, e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, and social media. Integrated sales channels make it easier for companies to adopt omnichannel approaches and meet their customers where they are and still maintain data integrity and visibility behind the scenes.
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Integrated EDI & eCommerce Capabilities – Integrated EDI and eCommerce platforms allow real-time data updates across systems with information such as inventory levels, order statuses, and shipment tracking information. It reduces manual intervention, streamlines order processing, and speeds up the fulfillment cycle, as all key information is available in a single source of truth.
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Improved Labor & Resource Management – With the ability to track the availability and usage of physical resources such as machinery, equipment and raw materials, consumer goods businesses can optimize the allocation of resources and labor to ensure maximum ROI, minimize labor costs, and improve overall productivity.
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Simplified Dynamic Pricing & Discount Management – Modern ERP systems allow for real-time updates to pricing based on factors such as supply and demand, competitor pricing, raw material costs, and more. By adjusting prices dynamically, organizations can maximize revenue by adjusting to market conditions.
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Improved Customer Retention & Relationships – When businesses utilize advanced reporting tools from comprehensive ERP solutions, they gain valuable insights into customer behavior, preferences, and more. They can then make more informed decisions and create products that boost customer retention and build trust.
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