Marl International

Background
In the 1990s, Marl International—a Lancashire-based LED lighting company—was seeking an MRP system that could modernise their business operations. Their search led them to EDSL, who successfully implemented Solvitt. After several productive years, Marl began looking for a system upgrade to meet new operational demands.

Business Challenge
Marl International works heavily with complex Bills of Materials and required a solution to streamline processes, reduce stockholding, and improve cost efficiency.

Solution
After evaluating around ten different systems, Marl ultimately selected Solvitt, due in part to their familiarity with the platform and the strength of their existing relationship with EDSL.

“We looked at about ten other products on the market before deciding to go with Solvitt,” says IT Manager, Hamilton Thurgood. “In the end, it came down to the fact that we were already familiar with some of the features and functionality and had a good existing relationship with EDSL.”

“The features and functionality of Solvitt are great for predicting demand and a real driving force for our business.”

Ongoing Collaboration
The working relationship between Marl International and EDSL has become deeply collaborative. Marl’s extensive use of Solvitt regularly inspires new ideas for development—ideas that EDSL is eager to explore and implement.

“With EDSL, solutions are always sought and found,” says Hamilton. “They are very good at thrashing out ideas and nobody is stuck into one way of thinking. Some of their ideas and expertise is phenomenal! It’s a very open and flexible relationship. The service has always been very good.”