Distributor QEP UK streamlines business with Acumatica

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Published on: 25 January 2025

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QEP UK is a leading worldwide manufacturer and distributor of premium tiling equipment, flooring, tools and accessories for consumers, trade and retailers.

The QEP UK group includes the following brand portfolios, QEP®, Roberts®, Vitrex®, Tile Rite®, Plasplugs®, Homelux®, XPS Foam™ and Kraus®, distributing to leading DIY retailers including B&Q, Homebase, Screwfix, Wickes, Tile Giant and Toolstation.

QEP is headquartered in Burton on Trent with distribution and manufacturing locations in the Midlands, North West and North Wales and approximately 90 full-time employees. QEP UK focuses on the needs of UK DIYers, contractors and professionals, growing through both UK-focused and worldwide innovation.

Challenges

  • Legacy on-premise systems and old hardware – time-critical deadline to migrate and transfer data

  • Multi-company and multi-currency requirements – to simplify managing finances across multiple currencies

  • Provide all remote staff with access – improve processes, collaborate across departments and empower the workforce

  • Digital transformation – to realise the full potential of a modern cloud-based solution and accelerate wider business goals

  • Inventory visibility and accuracy – automate data capture and improve inventory tracking accuracy

  • Ensure EDI connections continue to work seamlessly – with Homebase, Wickes, B&Q etc.

“We made the right choice not only picking Acumatica but Cloud ERP as our business partner and we are looking forward to working with everyone on future phases.”

Amy Brown, Financial Controller, QEP UK Limited

QEP UK partnered with Cloud ERP, an Acumatica Gold Partner, to implement the Acumatica Distribution Edition including Financial Management, Inventory Management, Order Management, SOP, POP, WMS (Pick Pack & Ship Solution with PC), Container Tracking and Distribution Requirements Planning.

Key results

  • Cloud ERP met the time-critical go-live deadline on time and on budget

  • Consolidated disparate legacy processes – into a single, connected business management solution for finance, manufacturing and inventory for significant efficiency benefits

  • Established built-in multi-company and multi-currency functionality – speeding up the transaction recording process and critical to efficiently operate and grow in the interconnected global market.

  • Optimised inventory levels – throughout global supply chain challenges while maintaining superior customer satisfaction​

  • Eliminated the need for error prone spreadsheets – introduced dashboards providing real-time data and streamlined financial operations​

  • Ability to plan rollout of additional functionality across additional companies in QEP Group

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