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Case Study • Commercial Vehicles

Foton Southeast Asia:
40% Efficiency Transformation

Custom ERP implementation delivering 40% operational efficiency improvement and 30% cost reduction for Southeast Asia's leading commercial vehicle distributor. You own the code — zero vendor lock-in.

40%
Efficiency Gain
30%
Cost Reduction
+35%
Revenue Growth
18mo
Implementation
Key Results

Measurable Impact

Improvements across operational, financial, and customer metrics

40%
Operational Efficiency
Process automation reduced manual tasks and improved workflow
30%
Cost Reduction
Automated inventory and dealer management cut costs
+35%
Revenue Growth
Improved dealer coordination drove sales increase
2.1x
ROI Achieved
System paid for itself in 14 months
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Client Overview

Foton Motor is a leading Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer with a growing presence in Southeast Asia. Their Southeast Asian operations required a comprehensive ERP system to manage multi-dealer networks, inventory, and customer relationships across the region.

As the Southeast Asian distributor expanded from 5 to 12 dealerships, their legacy systems couldn't scale. Manual processes, inventory discrepancies, and dealer coordination challenges were limiting growth and increasing operational costs. They came to us because we deliver results — you own the code, zero vendor lock-in.

Project Details

Industry
Commercial Vehicles
Location
Southeast Asia
Duration
18 Months
Services
Custom ERP, Training, Support
Challenge

The Challenge

Multi-faceted operational bottlenecks limiting growth

Inventory Management Issues

Manual inventory tracking across 12 dealerships caused frequent stock-outs, overstocking, and inability to transfer vehicles efficiently between locations. Real-time visibility was non-existent.

Dealer Coordination Gaps

Each dealership operated independently with separate systems. Lead sharing, pricing consistency, and performance tracking were impossible. Sales opportunities were being lost.

Limited Business Intelligence

Reports took days to compile manually. Leadership lacked real-time insights into sales performance, inventory turnover, or customer trends needed for strategic decisions.

Customer Service Delays

Service appointment scheduling, warranty tracking, and parts ordering were manual processes causing customer dissatisfaction and longer resolution times.

Financial Reconciliation

Monthly financial close took 2+ weeks. Multiple data sources, manual consolidation, and error-prone spreadsheets created accuracy concerns and delayed reporting.

Scalability Concerns

Plans to expand to 20+ dealerships were on hold. Existing systems and processes couldn't support additional locations without exponentially increasing headcount and costs.

Solution

Our Solution

Custom ERP implementation designed for automotive distribution — you own the code

Unified Inventory Management

Real-time inventory tracking across all dealerships with automated reordering, inter-dealer transfer workflows, and predictive analytics for optimal stock levels.

  • Real-time stock visibility across all locations
  • Automated low-stock alerts and reordering
  • Inter-dealer vehicle transfer management
  • Predictive demand forecasting by model

Dealer Network Platform

Centralized platform connecting all dealerships with shared CRM, lead distribution, pricing consistency, and performance dashboards for network-wide coordination.

  • Centralized lead management and distribution
  • Consistent pricing and promotion management
  • Dealer performance tracking and rankings
  • Shared customer database and history

Business Intelligence Suite

Real-time dashboards and automated reporting providing instant visibility into sales, inventory, financial performance, and customer analytics.

  • Real-time sales and revenue dashboards
  • Inventory turnover and aging analysis
  • Customer segmentation and behavior insights
  • Automated financial consolidation and reporting

Service & Warranty Management

Integrated service scheduling, warranty claim processing, parts ordering, and customer communication platform to enhance after-sales experience.

  • Online service appointment booking
  • Warranty claim tracking and approval workflow
  • Parts inventory and automated ordering
  • Customer SMS/email service reminders
Results

Results & Impact

Measurable transformation across all business dimensions

Operational Excellence

40%
Efficiency Improvement
Automated workflows reduced manual data entry and process completion times by 40%
30%
Cost Reduction
Lower operational costs through inventory optimization and process automation
75%
Faster Financial Close
Monthly close reduced from 2 weeks to 3-4 days with automated consolidation
95%
Inventory Accuracy
Real-time tracking achieved 95%+ inventory accuracy across all locations

Business Growth

  • 35% revenue growth in first year post-implementation through improved dealer coordination
  • Network expanded from 12 to 18 dealerships using same operational headcount
  • Customer satisfaction score increased to 4.7/5 from improved service response times
  • Lead-to-sale conversion improved by 28% through better lead management and follow-up
  • Service revenue up 42% with automated appointment scheduling and parts optimization
  • System ROI of 2.1x achieved in 14 months with ongoing value creation

Project Outcome

The custom ERP implementation transformed Foton Southeast Asia from a fragmented multi-dealer operation to a unified, data-driven organization. The 40% efficiency improvement and 30% cost reduction enabled profitable expansion while maintaining operational excellence. The system now supports 18 dealerships with plans for continued growth across Southeast Asia. You own the code. Zero vendor lock-in. Real results.

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