Al-Markazi (Shahico Holding)

Middle East

Bahrain’s leading fresh produce distributor optimizes repacking and distribution with ERPNext

About

Al-Markazi (Shahico Holding)

Al-Markazi, a subsidiary of Shahico Holding, is a Bahrain-based enterprise specialising in the sourcing, repacking, and delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables directly to consumers. Shahico Holding is one of Bahrain’s leading investment groups, operating across logistics, trading, technology, and business services through its diversified portfolio.

Apps implemented

ERPNext

Industry

Goods Trading

modules implemented

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Challenges

Before ERPNext, Al-Markazi relied on spreadsheets to manage procurement, repacking, and sales operations. This manual setup led to data duplication, inconsistent costing, and limited visibility into margins and inventory. The nature of their business, buying produce in bulk and repacking it into smaller, consumer-ready units, required accurate tracking of multiple units of measure, process losses, packaging costs, and labor.

Without an integrated system, it was difficult to maintain real-time stock accuracy or calculate true landed costs per retail unit. The company also needed dynamic pricing capabilities to keep up with weekly market fluctuations while ensuring profitability across product lines.

Benefits

Accurate Costing and Pricing Transparency: Beveren Software implemented ERPNext with customised manufacturing workflows that captured every component of repacking, from trimming losses and moisture evaporation to packaging and labour costs. This allowed Al-Markazi to calculate true product costs and set data-driven selling prices.
Improved Profitability and Margin Control: With dynamic pricing tied to weekly market rates, Al-Markazi could adjust price lists quickly while maintaining consistent margins. Margin reports by product, packet size, and customer type provided complete financial clarity.
Operational Efficiency and Error Reduction: Processes previously handled in spreadsheets were fully automated, from purchase orders to invoices. This eliminated manual reconciliation, reduced errors, and ensured seamless data flow across procurement, production, stock, and accounting.
Enhanced Waste and Loss Management: The system tracked process waste, trimming losses, and yield variations, helping the team identify areas for process improvement and reduce overall wastage.
Real-Time Inventory Visibility: ERPNext’s multi-unit tracking allowed accurate inventory valuation for both bulk and retail units. Teams could now monitor stock availability instantly, plan purchases better, and avoid shortages or overstocking.
Integrated Accounting and Audit-Ready Data: Automated ledger posting and stock valuation ensured that finance and inventory data remained synchronised and audit-ready, eliminating month-end reconciliation work.

Impact

Successful on-time ERPNext go-live

Increased sales order to cash

Increased inventory turnover

Streamlined Supply Chain Operations: Procurement, production, and sales processes now operate in one system, improving coordination between warehouse, finance, and distribution teams.
Data-Driven Decisions: Real-time cost and sales insights enabled Al-Markazi’s management to react quickly to market changes and make informed pricing and procurement decisions.
Consistent and Predictable Consumer Pricing: Standardised cost and margin frameworks helped maintain fair, stable prices for consumers while safeguarding profitability.
Scalable Foundation for Growth: The flexible ERP framework supports new product lines, regional expansion, and added distribution routes without requiring major system changes.
Enhanced Customer Confidence: Accurate billing, consistent quality, and reliable delivery have strengthened consumer trust and brand reputation in Bahrain’s fresh produce market.

This ERPNext implementation empowered Al-Markazi to move from spreadsheets to a unified and automated ERP system, enabling us operational control, real-time visibility, and scalable growth.

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Implemented by

Beveren Software Inc

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