Hill's Panel Products - ERP & E-Commerce Case Study

Hill's Panel Products Manufacturer EDP ERP and E-Commerce business solutions

ERP for Fitted Furniture Material & Components

About

Established in 1991, Hill's Panel Products (HPP) has grown into a leading manufacturer and distributor of components for the fitted furniture industry, ranging from boards, doors, vinyl-wrapped, full and processed sheet materials, to other furniture fittings. With over 250,000 sq. ft. of warehousing and production space across two sites in Oldham and Sheffield, the company has built a reputation for being a “one-stop shop”, providing a diverse selection of furniture components, all under one roof.

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Challenge

As HPP expanded its product range and operations, managing logistics, inventory and production planning became increasingly complex. Key challenges included:

  • Diverse Product Offering: Managing multiple product categories.
  • Logistical Complexity: Customers often placed single orders containing varied products (meaning different lead times, sizes and stock locations), requiring efficient planning across departments.
  • Seamless Integration & Automation: HPP Have multiple business functions they needed to work together for the company to operate efficiently.
  • Supply Chain Visibility: For clear and effective communication and collaboration between departments.

ERP software for Materials & Components

"Personally, I think De Facto is one of the best ERP systems out there. Our suppliers are astonished at the level of data and insights we can generate and that has been a massive part of our success."

Alan Bolton - Purchasing Director

Hill's Panel Products

Solution

We worked closely with HPP to implement our De Facto ERP solution, ensuring seamless integration across departments while enabling company growth.

  • Unified ERP System: One powerful, flexible platform eliminated multiple disconnected systems, improving efficiency and reducing manual data entry.
  • Real-Time Order Processing: The system breaks down single customer orders containing diverse products and assigns individual department instructions for production and dispatch.
  • Automated Transport Management: Optimised load and drop planning to ensure smooth logistics across all product types and delivery locations.
  • Scalability: The ERP grew alongside HPP, easily adapting to new business needs, expanding from £3M to £35M turnover with a system designed to scale.

ERP software for Materials & Components

"De Facto ERP has enabled HPP to gain efficiencies in all areas of our business. Their flexibility gives us the confidence that whatever challenge we face, they will be able to handle it"

Dan Mounsey - Marketing & Business Development Director

Hill's Panel Products

 
Hill's Panel Products Case Study
 
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