Case Study: Sphere One achieves 20% improvement in materials & production costs and inventory visibility with SYSPRO ERP Software

Sphere One Realizes 20% Improvements into Materials/Production Cost Basis and Inventory Controls with SYSPRO ERP Software

Sphere One, a Chattanooga-based manufacturer of high-value microspheres made from repurposed coal ash, faced significant inaccuracies in materials and job cost projections and limited visibility into inventory, supply data and production scheduling after outgrowing an accounting-only system. To gain better cost control and operational insight, Sphere One selected SYSPRO ERP Software for its manufacturing-focused functionality and customization capabilities.

SYSPRO ERP Software implemented a full suite of ERP modules (including Inventory, Work‑In‑Progress and Bill of Materials) and went live in 2014, delivering material/product traceability, reduced manual errors and end-to-end process visibility. As a result, Sphere One achieved at least a 20% improvement in its materials and production cost basis, at least a 20% gain in accuracy of supply and inventory knowledge, 100% visibility into operations, and the confidence to invest in new equipment and expand production.

Sphere One

Stacy Filippone

Accounting Manager