
Triad Technologies ERP Implementation Increases Sales 28%
Case study showing how fluid power distributor Triad Technologies automated warehouse and inventory processes with Epicor Prophet 21, cutting labor and raising sales.
Triad Technologies, an 88-employee fluid power distributor, replaced a legacy system with Epicor Prophet 21 in 2005. The implementation automated picking, receiving, labeling, and inventory analysis across seven locations. Results included a 28% sales increase, 50% reduction in picking labor, and 60% less labor in receiving while handling 25% more transactions. The Microsoft SQL Server platform enabled rapid data import/export and analysis of 40-50k SKUs.
Automated picking and receiving reduced labor 50-60% while increasing transaction volume
Microsoft SQL Server integration enabled single-person analysis of 40-50k SKUs
Top-line sales grew 28% after ERP-driven data control and process automation
Modular design allowed selective activation of functionality across seven sites
Real-time order visibility improved customer service response without manual reports