Case Study: Rathe Associates achieves seamless growth and paperless efficiency with DDI System’s Inform ERP

Exploding Growth Required New Technologies

The customer, Rathe Associates, a stocking manufacturer's representative in the PHCP/PVF industry, faced significant challenges as its explosive growth overwhelmed its previous QuickBooks software. The outdated system could not support their operational needs, forcing them to rely on inefficient, paper-heavy workflows and causing a lack of accuracy in inventory and purchasing. To address this, they turned to vendor Advantive's DDI System and its Inform ERP solution.

Advantive implemented its Inform ERP software, which provided industry-specific features for distribution management. The solution enabled a seamless transition to paperless workflows, drastically improved inventory accuracy, and introduced customer-specific pricing. The results for Rathe Associates included a quick return on investment, thousands of dollars in annual savings, and a significant increase in operational efficiency and customer service capabilities.

Rathe Associates

Don Rathe

President