Solution Overview
Name
Various
Development Time
Less than 1 month per
app
Business Value
Cost saving in ERP fees
Functionalities
Multiple apps accessible by various stakeholders, connected to different systems such as accounting, etc.
24
years in outsourced software
engineering
Client Overview
Oz Group Co-op is a 100% Australian farmer-owned cooperative located on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Established as a partnership in 2001 and formalized as a cooperative in 2013, Oz Group specializes in processing and distributing high-quality berries and berry products across Australia. With a strong focus on community and sustainability, Oz Group has grown significantly, leveraging its collective strength to enhance operational efficiency and market presence. Seeking to further optimize their processes, Oz Group aimed to implement innovative solutions that would streamline their operations and improve overall productivity.
The Challenge
Oz Group, a 100% Australian farmer-owned cooperative, has built its reputation on sustainable farming principles and delivering high-quality berries to the Australian community. However, despite its success in farming practices, Oz Group faced significant challenges in managing its business operations. Key issues included:
Lack of Comprehensive ERP System: There was no single Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that could fully meet Oz Group’s needs, requiring extensive modifications to existing systems.
Scalability Issues: Adding new components, such as a receivable system, to their ERP was difficult and costly, involving additional expenses for both hardware and software.
Incompatibility and Complexity: Heavily modified ERP systems became cumbersome and expensive, failing to align seamlessly with the company’s overall systems architecture.
Cost and Efficiency Concerns: The high costs associated with ERP modifications and maintenance did not guarantee optimal performance, leading to inefficiencies in business operations.
These challenges highlighted the need for a more flexible, cost-effective, and integrated solution to support Oz Group’s growth and operational efficiency.
Our Solutions
Oz Group found a tailored solution by leveraging BlastAsia’s QuickReach, an agentic workflow automation platform. This platform enabled Oz Group to set up mobile capabilities and integrate various systems to interact seamlessly with end-users. Unlike traditional solutions that require extensive coding knowledge, QuickReach offered a no-code development environment, making it more convenient and cost-efficient for Oz Group. This approach avoided the need to adopt rigid, off-the-shelf systems like SAP, which often require purchasing additional components that may not perfectly align with the company’s specific needs. QuickReach provided a robust process structure and was easy to use, allowing Oz Group to streamline its operations efficiently without the complexity and expense of custom coding.
Key benefits of using QuickReach included:
No-Code Development: Easy setup without requiring coding knowledge.
Robust Process Structure: Provided a solid foundation for integrating and automating business processes.
Flexibility and Cost Efficiency: Avoided the need for expensive, rigid systems that might not fully meet Oz Group’s needs.
Seamless Integration: Enabled interaction between various systems and end-users, enhancing operational efficiency.
