Case Study: Mullinahone

Industry: Agricultural Supplies
Application: Warehouse Management System

Company Overview

Mullinahone Co-Op is the oldest registered independent working co-operative in Ireland, established in 1893. Unlike the majority of the small co-ops in the 1960's and 70's, it did not amalgamate into the larger entities such as Avonmore, Waterford, or Dairygold, but decided to remain independent.

In order to survive and create badly needed employment in a mainly rural area, Mullinahone Co-op had to be innovative and progressive and diversify. As a consequence, Mullinahone Co-op has developed into the current four main divisions:

• Compsey Creamery Society Limited
• National Distribution Company
• Eurotags
• Mullinahone Oil

"Key requirements of the project were improved customer service together with return on investment. Both of these were successfully achieved. Accellos WMS gave us visibility across our 8,500 product lines and enabled maximisation of order fulfillment, increased accuracy and reduced delivery times. Employee performance increased by 50% with more to come. Bonus benefits were reduced stress on management and workforce and increased satisfaction for customers. A real win-win."

Sean McGowan - General Manager - Stores Division