Case Study: Dessert Holdings boosts profitability and forecasting with EBM Catalyst Software

Dessert Holdings eliminates $18MM in unprofitable SKUs with EBM Software

Dessert Holdings, a private equity-owned food manufacturer, faced significant challenges after acquiring multiple companies. Each of the three businesses operated independently with different ERP systems, creating a fragmented view of operations. This lack of consolidation made it difficult to meet new reporting requirements and manage the complexity of a high number of SKUs, which was dragging on margins. To address these issues, they turned to EBM Software and its Catalyst solution.

EBM Software implemented its Catalyst platform to consolidate all three businesses into a single, unified view. This allowed Dessert Holdings to perform detailed profitability analysis, leading to the elimination of $18 million in unprofitable SKUs. The solution also improved forecasting and planning, creating a strong link between sales, finance, and manufacturing. The results for Dessert Holdings included a 9% growth in EBITDA, an 80% reduction in month-end close time, and a 200-basis point improvement in gross margin, all managed from one consolidated platform.

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