Case Study: Elements Manufacturing achieves 50% more project bids and deeper margin visibility with Claris

Additional custom app boosts sales opportunities for millwork manufacturer

Elements Manufacturing, a high-end millwork manufacturer, faced slow, error-prone estimating and bid processes that limited its ability to win new projects—an issue made more urgent during the pandemic. Manual data entry and a lack of integration with their ERP system meant proposals and margin reporting were cumbersome and time-consuming.

Working with Claris and partner iSolutions, Elements built a custom app hub (FMSPI) that integrates ERP and SQL data, moves workflows to the web with Claris Connect, and lets teams input data once to power proposals, work orders, and granular margin reports. The solution delivered immediate impact—staff produced 50% more bids in one month, improved margin visibility, and achieved a strong ROI by accelerating sales and reducing manual effort.

Elements Manufacturing

Kristy Stormes

General Manager