LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., January 23, 2020 – Schmitt & Ongaro Marine Products is launching OptiPro Manufacturing as its cloud ERP solution, supporting its operations as a global manufacturer and distributor of premium marine products serving OEMs and distributors in the boating industry.
Schmitt & Ongaro’s growth and global supply chain demanded a move away from fragmented spreadsheets and QuickBooks® accounting software. OptiPro Manufacturing’s cloud ERP, which embeds the SAP Business One platform, supports its complex global operations. By adding advanced cloud ERP technology for manufacturing and distribution, Schmitt & Ongaro gains the agility to support its growth, adopt new revenue streams and deliver a best-in-class customer experience to strengthen its competitive edge. The platform also delivers real-time visibility across its operations and a single version of truth to help the company connect and streamline its business functions.
We’re a growing global operation with lots of moving parts to track and manage. We need full real-time visibility and a platform for growth. OptiPro Manufacturing’s all-in-one system in the cloud and quick implementation will allow us to focus on growing our business.
– Tim Schmitt, owner and CEO, Schmitt & Ongaro Marine Products
“We looked at several other ERP solutions, like NetSuite, Odoo, Epicor, Bizowie and ECi M1. OptiPro Manufacturing is the right-fit answer to carry us into the future.”
Schmitt & Ongaro, like many of our manufacturing and distribution customers, has outgrown fragmented solutions and data. They’re ready to move to a full-fledged enterprise management solution that’s industry-focused and easy to implement.
– Sahib Dudani , founder, OptiPro Manufacturing Software, Inc.
“OptiPro Manufacturing gives customers the tools they need to compete in a global market.”
To gain visibility and real-time intelligence, Schmitt & Ongaro’s first phase of implementation includes adding a customer portal and credit card integration and deploying warehouse management functionality in addition to core manufacturing ERP features to streamline planning, purchasing, sales and financials. The company will also add eCommerce functions over time.
Schmitt & Ongaro Marine Products of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, manufactures a wide range of innovative and superior quality marine products for the boating industry. The company has been providing industry-leading products, service and warranties for over 50 years. Specifically, it manufactures stainless steel marine steering wheels, polyurethane marine steering wheels, marine horns, marine wiper systems, and other premium marine products and accessories for the boating industry.
For more information, visit www.schmittongaromarine.com.
OptiPro Manufacturing is an industry-leading ERP solution for manufacturing and distribution. OptiPro Manufacturing delivers best-in-class industry functionality embedded into SAP Business One, the market-leading business management platform for small and midsize enterprises. Customers gain an end-to-end business management solution, including financials, accounting, sales, CRM, and industry-specific functionality that fully leverages deep industry expertise of over 20 years dedicated to serving manufacturers and distributors.
OptiPro Manufacturing is an eWorkplace Manufacturing solution. eWorkplace Manufacturing is SAP’s strategic industry partner for manufacturing and distribution and its first OEM partner as part of SAP’s global PartnerEdge Program. Serving manufacturers and distributors for over 20 years with OptiPro Manufacturing and BatchMaster as its two ERP solutions, eWorkplace Manufacturing has gained the trust of over 3,000 customers globally.
For more information, visit optiproerp.com.
Sudi Gummi, sudi@optiproerp.com
(949) 340-7262×511
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