Global Industrial Manufacturer

Location: United States

The company uses Ultriva E-Kanban to automate replenishment triggers, reducing manual intervention and improving intersite inventory efficiency. Ultriva is used across 6 facilities and integrates with their ERP system. Outcomes include fewer stockouts and more analytically driven operations.

Challenge

How can inventory replenishment be automated across multiple facilities?

Manual processes caused inefficiencies and stockouts.The company faced challenges with inventory under its legacy AS400 ERP, where manual replenishment triggered by individuals caused redundant work and stockouts.

Using Ultriva, the company automated intersite demand triggers, reducing manual intervention and firefighting. The system provides early visibility into inventory needs, creating a more predictable, analytics-driven process. It also supports upcoming ERP integration scheduled for Q1 2026.

‘’ We have a lot less stockouts. Automation is way better than putting many individuals in charge of that process. We’re seeing future needs much earlier, and it’s less firefighting.’’

Operations Lead | Global Industrial Manufacturer

Solution

Inside the Ultriva Implementation

How Ultriva connected teams across six facilities and transformed how they work.

The solution was implemented across 6 facilities. The company plans to integrate it with the new ERP system in Q1 2026. The team has seen measurable improvements in process automation and intersite demand planning.

Today, Ultriva powers daily operations across all six facilities. The system automatically generates internal shipping orders through release IDs, which flow through like purchase or fulfillment orders, giving the logistics team clear pick instructions and closing the loop with real- time visibility across plants.

Transforming operations with analytics-driven decision making

Ultriva shifted conversations from reactive (“we stocked out”) to proactive, value-added discussions. While ROI is difficult to quantify, benefits include fewer stockouts, reduced manual processes, and more informed operational planning.

Measurable Results

✔ This process has saved roughly 6 manhours per week in reordering stock.

✔ Improved visibility into future inventory needs, enabling proactive planning

✔ Shifted conversations from reactive to analytics-driven decision making

‘’We’ve gone from firefighting to a systematic process. Discussions are about real data and analysis rather than reacting to problems.’’

Operations Lead | Global Industrial Manufacturer

About Upland Ultriva

Upland Ultriva helps manufacturers automate inventory replenishment with demand-driven E-Kanban signals. Our cloud-based platform connects facilities, reduces manual intervention, and provides real-time visibility across your supply chain. Backed by lean manufacturing principles, Ultriva helps you optimize inventory, match supply to demand, and plan with precision.

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