After several years of exponential growth, Tin Shack and Australian Boot Company, a leading Canadian distributor of footwear brands such as Blundstone and Glerups, knew it was time to replace its aging legacy systems with a modern, robust ERP solution.
Tin Shack is the exclusive distributor of Blundstone boots for Canada, often shipping thousands of pairs a day. The company had long relied on paper-based processes but was seeking greater visibility into day-to-day operations. With online sales increasing, the inability of its existing system to integrate with online sales platforms was fast becoming a problem. Tin Shack needed a new ERP solution, one that would provide the flexibility and scalability needed to grow.
Choosing aclaros and SAP Business One for Greater Visibility
Tin Shack chose SAP Business One as their new ERP solution and aclaros as their trusted implementation partner. SAP Business One was ideally suited to the needs and realities of mid-sized businesses like theirs. SAP delivered:
- Core Functionality: All the financial, inventory management, and sales functionality that Tin Shack needed at a reasonable price.
- eCommerce Integration: SAP’s integration with applications enabled new efficiencies at the company and across its supply chain, while its Shopify integration enabled Tin Shack to better support its growing online sales.
- Inventory Control: SAP’s robust inventory management applications would significantly improve the accuracy and reliability of the company’s inventory tracking and reporting.
- Point of Sale: With SAP’s Customer Checkout solution, all retail locations can perform key point-of-sale transactions with direct integration into SAP Business One.
In choosing aclaros, Tin Shack knew they would be working with an implementation partner who combined a deep technical understanding of SAP with the ability to fine-tune the solution to meet their needs.
“SAP Business One has enabled us to pull together accurate data from various parts of our business so that we’re better positioned to make decisions with confidence. Whether we’re looking at financials, inventory or sales metrics, we now have the real-time data we need to move forward quickly and adapt to change.“
– Shelly Tripp, Growth Projects and Resource Planning, Tin Shack
Building a Connected, Real-Time ERP Foundation
The implementation of SAP Business One at Tin Shack, completed amid the pandemic, was delivered on time and on budget. Today, the company has a fully integrated, centralized, high-availability and readily accessible ERP system that provides real-time data and improved visibility across the business, supporting faster, more confident business decision-making.
Optimizing Warehouse Operations with Logiks WMS
With the successful implementation of SAP Business One, Tin Shack turned its attention to improving its warehouse operations. With a high volume of orders, their existing warehouse picking solution lacked speed and flexibility. They sought a new warehouse solution that would fully integrate with their SAP Business One ERP, reduce worker downtime, and increase the speed of warehouse operations.
Tin Shack and aclaros partnered up with Logiks to deploy their Warehouse Management Suite. The cloud-managed solution provided versatile scanning capabilities, including support for barcodes, QR codes, and RFID codes. With mobile flexibility across both iOS and Android devices, Logiks aimed to streamline warehouse processes and enhance efficiency.
“Working with Logiks Solutions has been a game-changer for Tin Shack. Their Warehouse Management Picking Solution has revolutionized our operations, allowing us to pick orders faster, more accurately, and with fewer resources. The seamless integration with SAP Business One ensures that our entire supply chain runs smoothly. Logiks truly understands our business needs and has become a valuable partner in our journey towards greater efficiency and success.“
– Shelly Tripp, Growth Projects and Resource Planning, Tin Shack
A Seamless 10-Week Implementation
The implementation of Logiks’ solution only took 10 weeks, allowing for a quick transition right before Tin Shack’s busy season. Due to their existing SAP Business One infrastructure, the integration was seamless.
As a true partner, Logiks displayed flexibility, accessibility, and effective communication throughout the project. They prioritized Tin Shack’s success while providing ongoing support to support a seamless transition and continuous operational efficiency.
Faster Picking, Greater Accuracy, and Lower Labour Costs
The results of implementing Logiks’ Warehouse Management Suite were transformative for Tin Shack:
- Improved Efficiency: Average pick time per unit was reduced from 8 seconds to milliseconds, resulting in significant time savings.
- Labour Cost Reduction: Tin Shack achieved substantial savings by optimizing its picking processes, reducing the warehouse workforce by 20%.
- Enhanced Accuracy: The new solution increased overall picking accuracy, leading to higher customer satisfaction and stronger relationships with retail suppliers.
- Engaged Teams: Providing efficient tools empowered warehouse teams and increased engagement, contributing to a more productive work environment.
Preparing Tin Shack for Future Growth
By implementing SAP Business One and Logiks’ Warehouse Management Suite, Tin Shack successfully modernized its entire operation, achieving significant improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings.
Partnering with aclaros and Logiks helped Tin Shack solve its immediate operational challenges while building a scalable foundation for long-term growth.
Ready to Modernize Your Business Operations?
Whether you’re replacing legacy systems, improving inventory visibility, or looking for a scalable ERP solution that can support your next stage of growth, aclaros can help. As an experienced SAP Business One partner, aclaros works with growing businesses to implement connected, reliable solutions that improve efficiency, streamline operations, and support smarter decision-making.
Connect with aclaros today to learn how SAP Business One can help your business move forward with confidence.
