Manufacturing · Full Implementation
End-to-end ERPNext implementation for an Alaskan temperature sensor manufacturer
beadedstream manufactures precision temperature sensors for Arctic construction and permafrost monitoring. We took them from spreadsheets to a full ERPNext rollout — without overwhelming a small team.
At a glance
The engagement, in brief
The challenge
Where they started
beadedstream makes precision sensors used in Arctic construction, permafrost monitoring, and infrastructure projects. As a specialty manufacturer in Alaska, they faced unique challenges.
- No formal ERP — operations tracked through spreadsheets, email, and memory
- Complex BOMs with sensor assemblies containing many configurable components
- Need for serial number tracking for field-deployment traceability
- A small team wearing multiple hats, needing a system simple enough for everyone
What we built
How we solved it
Full ERPNext implementation
Configured ERPNext from scratch for sensor manufacturing.
- Item masters with multi-level BOMs for sensor assemblies
- Work Order management with operation routing
- Serial number tracking for finished goods (field traceability)
- Warehouse management — raw materials, WIP, finished goods
- Purchase cycle: suppliers, POs, receipt, quality checks
- Accounting: chart of accounts, AP/AR, bank reconciliation
- Customer management: quotes, orders, invoicing
Manufacturing-specific configuration
- Production planning based on sales orders
- Job Card tracking per assembly operation
- Material consumption tracking against BOMs
- Scrap and yield management
A hands-on training approach
For a small team, training had to be practical, not theoretical. We trained each person on their specific daily workflows rather than running a generic ERPNext overview.
The results
What changed
- Unified operations — inventory, production, accounting, and sales in one system
- Real-time visibility into inventory levels, production status, and financials
- A scalable foundation that grows without per-user licensing costs
- An ongoing partnership — 3+ years of continuous improvement and support
“It has been a pleasure to work with UnifyXperts. It is amazing that they have true ownership in each customer process along the implementation.”
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