Digital Transformation for Agricultural Export Company

Background

ABC Agri Exports is one of Zimbabwe’s leading agricultural export companies, handling over 50,000 tonnes of produce annually. With operations spanning farming, processing, and international distribution, they faced significant challenges in managing their complex supply chain.

The Challenge

Before engaging M&J Consultants, ABC Agri Exports was struggling with:

• Data Silos: Information was scattered across multiple Excel spreadsheets and legacy systems
• Manual Processes: Staff spent hours on data entry and reconciliation
• Delayed Reporting: Management reports took days to compile
• Inventory Issues: Stock discrepancies and overordering were common

Our Solution

We conducted a thorough business assessment and recommended Odoo ERP as the ideal solution for their needs. Our implementation included:

1. Inventory Management: Real-time tracking of produce from farm to port
2. Sales & CRM: Integrated customer management and order processing
3. Purchasing: Automated procurement workflows with supplier management
4. Accounting: Full financial integration with multi-currency support
5. Custom Modules: Agricultural-specific workflows for grading, quality control, and export documentation

Results

The implementation delivered significant improvements:

• 40% reduction in manual data entry
• 25% faster order processing
• Real-time visibility across all operations
• Zero month-end reconciliation issues
• Improved customer satisfaction scores