Florida Silica Sand Company

Founded in 1948, Florida Silica Sand Company (Florida Silica), produces silica sand products and distributes more than 3,000 related items to construction companies throughout the southeastern United States. Over the years, the company’s product line has expanded to include hardscapes (brick, pavers, stone and retaining walls), aggregates (decorative rock, sand, clay, and lime rock) and abrasive finishing (abrasives, equipment, replacement parts, and service). Employing more than 80 people, the Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based company has sales offices in Miami, Dania Beach, Riviera Beach and Plant City, Florida.

Challenge:
A Florida-based construction materials distribution company needed to respond to a competitive marketplace by finding better ways to reduce operating costs and achieve more control over sales, inventory and financial reporting.

Solution:
Working with ERT Group, Florida Silica Sand Company implemented a new operating software platform, which included Microsoft Dynamics™ GP, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SharePoint Server, Microsoft PerformancePoint Server, Microsoft Dynamics™ CRM, and ERT Group’s emPower™ Business Intelligence. ERT Group configured all of the Microsoft applications based on Florida Silica Sand Company’s business requirements.

Benefits:
Reduced time to generate new sales view of company from 40 to 2 hours; Improved controls over fluctuating product pricing saved $50,000 in first year; timely inventory reporting reduces expenditures on stock and storage; enhanced business intelligence sharpens decision-making and the company’s competitive edge.

“ERT Group improved our operation by pinpointing where we could shed wasteful costs and gain more control over pricing and inventory management. Teamed with Microsoft, ERT Group is a one-stop shop of powerful solutions focused on strong business results.”

Aaron Herwig, Chief Operating Officer,
Florida Silica Sand Company

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Florida Silica Sand Company Achieves Real-time Reporting and Improves Operational Efficiencies

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