Case Study: Western States Tool & Supply achieves greater visibility and efficiency with Advantive's Inform ERP

Western States Tool & Supply - Customer Case Study

Western States Tool & Supply, an industrial and safety distributor based in California, faced challenges with its outdated 1970s UNIX-based system, which lacked data transparency and modern efficiency. To address this, the company partnered with vendor Advantive and implemented their Inform ERP software, seeking to streamline operations and gain deeper business insights.

Advantive's solution included the Inform ERP platform with industry-specific features, barcoding, electronic signature capture, and mobile sales tools. The implementation involved comprehensive training and on-site support. The results were immediate, with Western States reporting a quick return on investment, significantly increased warehouse efficiency, and full data transparency through advanced dashboards and reporting. The team at Advantive provided a system that delivered greater business awareness and streamlined accounting practices from the outset.

Western States Tool & Supply

Ralph Rader

Junior - Vice President & General Manager