Arito and Panel Plus: Successful Go-live of the AritoERP Project for the Wood Substitute Industry

The wood substitute industry, known for its complex production processes and rigorous management requirements, increasingly demands modern technological solutions to optimize operations. To support Panel Plus, a leading company in the wood substitute industry and part of the Mitr Phol Sugar Group from Thailand, Arito successfully implemented the AritoERP system. This Go-live marks a major milestone in digitizing production and business processes for melamine boards, particle boards, and MDF boards. It also opens new opportunities to optimize financial management, standard costing, and approval processes tailored to the company’s subsidiaries.

The AritoERP system (Enterprise Resource Planning) was designed to integrate and automate all management processes, from production to sales, while also meeting the specific financial management needs of the wood substitute industry. The AritoERP implementation for Panel Plus included crucial modules such as sales and production management, approval processes, and standard cost control.

1. About Arito – Providing Enterprise Management Software Solutions

1.1 Arito Company – Accounting and ERP Solutions for Business Management

Arito is a leading provider of ERP solutions in Vietnam, specializing in business management software for various industries. With a team of experienced experts, Arito has successfully implemented numerous ERP projects for companies of all sizes, helping them optimize operations and improve production efficiency.

1.2 AritoERP Business Management Software

AritoERP is a comprehensive and flexible enterprise management solution that can be customized to meet the needs of different industries, particularly the wood substitute manufacturing industry. With modules for production, sales, and financial management, AritoERP helps businesses automate processes and enhance efficiency in managing supply chains and production.

2. About Panel Plus – ERP Implementation Goals

2.1 Panel Plus

Panel Plus (https://www.panelplus.com/) is a major company in Thailand specializing in producing wood-based panels with advanced production technology. Founded in 1990, Panel Plus is not only a well-established name in the region but also a reliable partner for global businesses.

2.2 Panel Plus’s Goals for Implementing AritoERP

Panel Plus aimed to implement a system that would integrate all production and financial processes, improving management and decision-making. The new system needed to ensure accuracy in approval processes, sales and production management, and especially the control of standard costing—a critical factor in optimizing profit and production costs.

3. The Go-live Process of AritoERP at Panel Plus

3.1 What is Go-live?

Go-live is the stage when the ERP system is officially put into use after completing installation, testing, and user training. It is a key milestone in the deployment of enterprise management software.

3.2 Go-live Process for AritoERP at Panel Plus

The implementation of the AritoERP system at Panel Plus followed several critical phases, ensuring the system transition was executed smoothly without disrupting production and management operations. Each step in the Go-live process was meticulously carried out by Arito’s team with clear objectives, optimizing the system’s effectiveness once fully operational.

• System Migration:
  Arito migrated the entire system from the old platform to the new AritoERP, integrating essential modules like wood substitute sales management, production, and approval processes. The technical team thoroughly checked the connections between these modules and the company’s existing systems to ensure compatibility and smooth operation after the transition.
• Master Data Migration:
  After completing the system migration, the next step was transferring all master data from the old system to AritoERP. This is a complex process requiring high precision, as data such as production, sales, and financial information must be fully preserved. Arito employed advanced data migration techniques to ensure that all product, partner, customer, and production data were synchronized with the new system without discrepancies or omissions.
• Verify on Production (Pre-Go-live Testing):
  Before going live, Arito conducted comprehensive testing in a pre-Go-live environment. This critical step ensured that the new ERP system performed as expected and met all of Panel Plus’s requirements. The testing simulated real business processes, from order management and production to approval workflows, allowing for early detection and timely resolution of any technical issues. This ensured a seamless transition when the system was officially launched.
• Official Go-live:
  Once all preparations, data migrations, and tests were completed, the AritoERP system went live at Panel Plus. This milestone marked the successful transition from the old system to AritoERP. With the new system in operation, Panel Plus could immediately leverage the powerful features of AritoERP, including automating wood substitute production and sales processes, controlling approval workflows, and managing standard costs. The system not only optimized internal processes but also improved efficiency and minimized risks in the company’s operations.

With a detailed and rigorous Go-live process, Arito successfully deployed the new enterprise management system for Panel Plus, ensuring the company could quickly adapt to changes and achieve greater efficiency in production and management.

4. Key Features of AritoERP Designed for Panel Plus – A Tailored Enterprise Management System

AritoERP is a comprehensive and flexible enterprise management system tailored specifically to Panel Plus to address challenges in wood substitute production and sales. The system includes key modules that automate and optimize production, financial management, and approval workflows.

• Wood Substitute Sales and Production Management Module:
  This is one of the most prominent features of AritoERP, helping Panel Plus manage the entire production process, from raw material procurement to sales. The system provides close monitoring of each step in the supply chain, from inventory levels to order status. By automating processes, the business can optimize raw material usage, reduce errors and waste, and ensure fast and accurate order fulfillment, enhancing production efficiency and customer satisfaction.
• Approval Process for Subsidiaries and Regions:
  As a company with multiple subsidiaries and regions, managing approval processes at Panel Plus is highly complex. AritoERP has customized this process, enabling the company to easily assign approval rights according to each region or subsidiary. This ensures that all financial decisions are tightly controlled and transparent, while also streamlining the approval process to save time and reduce financial risks.
• Standard Costing Management:
  Controlling production costs is crucial in the wood substitute industry, and AritoERP addresses this challenge through its standard costing management module. This allows Panel Plus to accurately track production costs, including raw materials, labor, and operating expenses. As a result, the business can optimize product pricing and increase competitiveness in the market. Additionally, tracking and analyzing standard costs helps Panel Plus quickly identify cost deviations and make strategic adjustments to maximize profits.

In summary, AritoERP’s sales, production, and financial management modules have helped Panel Plus optimize its entire business process, improving efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring flexibility and effectiveness in management.

5. Post-Go-live Benefits for Panel Plus with AritoERP

5.1 Business Process Optimization

After Go-live, Panel Plus has automated all wood substitute production and sales processes, saving time and resources. The integrated management modules minimize manual tasks and reduce errors in operations.

5.2 Improved Information Management

AritoERP ensures precise and comprehensive information management, enabling company leadership to make quick and accurate decisions based on real-time data.

5.3 Risk and Error Reduction

Common errors in manual processes have been eliminated thanks to AritoERP’s automation, reducing financial and production risks and improving overall system efficiency.

5.4 Enhanced Decision-Making

With real-time data provided by AritoERP, Panel Plus can quickly capture the necessary information to make important decisions related to production, finance, and sales. This enables the business to respond flexibly to market changes and improve performance.

6. Post-Go-live Support Services for AritoERP

6.1 Technical Support

Arito commits to providing continuous technical support to ensure that AritoERP runs smoothly after Go-live. Any issues are resolved quickly to avoid disruptions in business operations.

6.2 Maintenance and Upgrades

Arito also offers regular maintenance and upgrades to keep AritoERP updated with the latest technology and meet the evolving needs of the business.

6.3 Additional Training and Process Improvements

Additional training sessions and process improvement consultations help Panel Plus continually optimize operations and quickly adapt to changes in management and production.

7. Conclusion

The successful Go-live of AritoERP at Panel Plus not only optimized wood substitute production and sales processes but also significantly improved financial management and standard cost control. If your business is looking for a comprehensive ERP solution, contact Arito today for consultation and implementation!

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