Case Study: Deschutes Brewery modernizes ERP and improves supply chain management with Ultra Consultants

Deschutes Brewery expands to 32 states with Ultra Consultants

Deschutes Brewery, an Oregon-based craft brewer, faced significant challenges with its nearly two-decade-old ERP system. The outdated solution, combined with manual processes, could not support the company's planned expansion to the U.S. East Coast. Key issues included an inability to manage multi-plant operations, reliance on spreadsheets for scheduling and forecasting, and poor supply chain management. The company engaged Ultra Consultants to find a modern solution.

Ultra Consultants implemented a new ERP system that provided Deschutes Brewery with the necessary structure and capabilities for growth. The solution eliminated manual data entry, improved production planning and inventory tracking, and enhanced overall supply chain accuracy. While specific metrics are not detailed in the provided text, Ultra Consultants' involvement was critical in holding software vendors accountable during the selection process, ensuring the brewery found a system to support its increased production and distribution.

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