Streamlining Supply Chain Agility for ECMD with Ephlux Swift
ECMD, a premier leader in the specialty building materials industry, manages a massive logistical footprint. With a catalog of over 6,000 unique products – ranging from intricate millwork to complex stair systems – ECMD distributes high-quality materials across the United States and global markets.
The Challenge: Managing Precision at Scale
Operating at the intersection of manufacturing and distribution, ECMD faces specific operational hurdles:
Product Complexity: Managing data and workflows for 6,000+ distinct SKUs.
Procurement Bottlenecks: The need for real-time visibility and faster approval cycles in the supply chain.
Geographic Spread: Ensuring seamless operational agility across diverse U.S. and international locations.
The Solution: No-Code + AI Automation
ECMD selected Swift as their enterprise-grade innovation platform. By integrating Swift’s No-Code + AI capabilities, ECMD plans on empowering their team to build custom, ERP-connected applications without the traditional overhead of custom software development.
Strategic Focus Areas:
Procurement Optimization: Launching dedicated mobile apps to automate and accelerate procurement workflows, reducing manual entry and lead times.
Mobile-First Operations: Providing field and warehouse teams with instant access to ERP insights to manage specialty millwork and stair systems.
AI-Driven Efficiency: Utilizing Swift’s AI layer they can in the future identify patterns in supply chain data and optimize inventory replenishment.
Why Ephlux Swift?
ECMD chose Swift to serve as the “innovation layer” atop their existing technology stack:
Agility: The ability to pivot and launch new mobile use cases in weeks rather than months.
Seamless Integration: Deep, native-level connectivity with their core ERP system.
Global Scalability: A platform capable of supporting expansion across their U.S. and global operations.
Impact on ECMD’s Business
| Objective | Outcome with Ephlux Swift |
| Procurement Efficiency | Faster purchase order cycles and improved vendor communication. |
| Operational Agility | Rapid deployment of mobile tools for diverse product lines. |
| Tech-Driven Excellence | Modernizing the workforce with AI-assisted automation and real-time data. |
By choosing Ephlux Swift, ECMD is not just upgrading their software – they are future-proofing their enterprise with a platform that scales alongside their diverse product portfolio and global ambitions.
“We feel that Swift is a God-sent and a game-changer for us. The ability for our BAs and even power users to create apps across mobile and web integrated with our ERP within a couple of days, that otherwise took months for a whole dev team, is amazingly empowering. It was hard to believe at first!”
Brian Sherrard – Distribution Manager, Mizuno USA
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