Optimizing Inventory and Operations at Wharton Automotive Group with Fishbowl

Wharton Automotive Group is a leader in performance and aftermarket driveline components. The group encompasses several brands, including McLeod Racing, FTI Performance, and Silver Sport Transmissions.  

They aim to dominate the high-performance driveline market by offering top-quality products, superior customer service, and cutting-edge technology to automotive enthusiasts and professionals. 

Challenge  

Wharton Automotive faced significant challenges with their inventory management system, relying on Excel spreadsheets and paper-based processes. This approach was inefficient, time-consuming, and difficult to scale with business growth. As the company expanded, it became clear they needed a more robust and efficient solution to handle their inventory management needs. 

Solution  

Wharton Automotive explored various options, comparing different inventory management systems including NetSuite. They discovered Fishbowl Advanced as a potential solution, and after evaluating its features and capabilities against their specific needs, the company decided to implement it.  

The team made use of several key features in Fishbowl to automate their warehouse processes. They replaced their Excel and paper-based systems with Fishbowl’s digital platform for an efficient inventory management system across their warehouses.  

Results  

The implementation of Fishbowl led to significant operational improvements for Wharton Automotive. Moving to a digital system increased efficiency by streamlining inventory management tasks. Digital tracking and automation improved accuracy by reducing errors associated with manual processes. The use of reorder points optimized inventory levels, reducing both stockouts and overstocking. The company’s ongoing exploration of additional features, such as the auto-PO function, demonstrates their commitment to continuous process improvement. 

Advancing operations and inventory management  

The adoption of Fishbowl has transformed Wharton Automotive’s inventory management processes. By moving from a manual, inefficient system to a comprehensive digital solution, the company has positioned itself for improved efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.  

As Wharton Automotive continues to leverage more of Fishbowl’s features, they will further optimize their inventory management and overall operations.