Transforming Systems and Visibility for Scalable Growth
The Challenge
A fast-growing supplements company, had outpaced its systems. Despite strong sales, the team lacked visibility into COGS, inventory, and order flows: causing ripple effects in forecasting, procurement, and cash flow.
The root issue was structural: Cin7 Core, their ERP, had been implemented reactively, leaving Shopify as the de facto source of truth. This inverted tech stack created disjointed tools, manual workarounds, and unreliable data that made scaling risky.
Our Approach
Izba began with a full systems diagnostic to understand where visibility broke down. Rather than immediately replacing the ERP, we stabilized the environment and rebuilt it for longevity:
- Short-term stabilization: Built an inventory planning workbook and automated key data flows via Parabola to restore visibility fast.
- System re-architecture: Repositioned Cin7 as the system of record, redesigning integrations, order workflows, and data models to align finance and operations.
- Scalable design: Established a structure that could support automated reporting, forecasting, and rapid commercial growth.
The Outcome
The brand moved from reactive to ready:
- Stabilized operations: Clean visibility into COGS and inventory improved planning accuracy.
- Better decisions: Reliable data empowered finance and leadership teams to act faster.
- Scalable systems: Cin7 became the operational backbone, setting the stage for enterprise-grade growth.
With the right systems in place, they can now scale with clarity, confidence, and control.
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