Overview
A prominent FMCG manufacturer, producing a wide range of packaged foods and personal care products, was struggling with managing fast-moving inventories, complex distribution networks, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards. By partnering with Nutshell Infosoft, they implemented a powerful ERP solution for FMCG manufacturing, resulting in streamlined operations, reduced costs, and increased market responsiveness.
Business Challenges
❌ Short Product Life Cycles & Expiry Management
With hundreds of SKUs and strict shelf-life requirements, manually managing expiry dates led to frequent write-offs and lost revenue.
❌ Complex Multi-Channel Distribution
Coordinating distributors, wholesalers, and modern trade chains created bottlenecks, delayed deliveries, and eroded retailer trust.
❌ Inefficient Production Planning
Production was often misaligned with real market demand, causing overstocking of slow movers and stock-outs of best sellers.
❌ Compliance & Traceability
Meeting stringent food safety standards and being audit-ready was difficult with scattered data across spreadsheets.
The Nutshell ERP Solution
Nutshell Infosoft deployed a customized ERP for FMCG manufacturing, integrating all critical functions into a single, user-friendly platform.
Key Modules Implemented
✅ Production Planning & Shop Floor Control
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Automated production schedules matched real-time demand forecasts, reducing overproduction.
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Live dashboards helped supervisors balance machine utilization.
✅ Batch & Expiry Tracking
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Lot-wise inventory management ensured strict FIFO, minimizing expiries.
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Instant traceability helped meet FSSAI and export compliance.
✅ Advanced Inventory Management
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Real-time stock visibility across warehouses and distributors.
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Automated reorder points reduced stock-outs, even during demand spikes.
✅ Sales & Distribution Management
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Seamless integration with distributor and retailer orders improved delivery accuracy.
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Route optimization helped reduce transportation costs.
✅ Finance & GST Compliance
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Automated invoicing, e-way bills, and GST filings ensured hassle-free regulatory compliance.
✅ Business Analytics & Demand Forecasting
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Powerful BI tools analyzed sales trends, helping sales teams and planners anticipate market demand.
Results Achieved
🚀 30% Reduction in Inventory Write-Offs
Better batch tracking and FIFO implementation minimized losses from expired goods.
📈 25% Improvement in On-Time Deliveries
Optimized route planning and distributor coordination ensured products reached shelves faster.
💰 15% Lower Distribution Costs
Better visibility into secondary sales and smarter logistics planning cut unnecessary expenses.
🏆 Stronger Compliance & Audit Readiness
Automated quality checks and traceability reports made audits simpler and improved brand trust.
⚡ Faster Decision Making
Management dashboards provided real-time insights into sales, inventory aging, and profitability.