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Solara ERP Implementation: Manufacturing and Distribution Operations

Case study of Solara's Priority ERP deployment covering sales, manufacturing, inventory, and distribution for patio cover production.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source

Solara, a US manufacturer of adjustable patio covers, replaced fragmented systems with Priority ERP to unify sales, CRM, shop floor control, inventory, and coast-to-coast distribution. The implementation delivered 20% faster manufacturing cycles, real-time BI dashboards, and improved production control within months. The system supports design flexibility and provides accessible web-based operations management.

Key takeaways

Unified ERP replaced separate tools for sales, manufacturing, and inventory

20% reduction in manufacturing cycle time achieved within months

Real-time BI dashboards provide visibility across operations and orders

Web-based interface enables remote access and fast user adoption

Built-in CRM manages leads, quotes, support tickets, and service calls

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