C.B. Medical S.R.L

Europe

C.B. Medical S.R.L

From Monolithic to Agile: C.B. Medical’s Successful Transition to ERPNext

About

C.B. Medical S.R.L

C.B. Medical Srl is an Italian company founded in 1982, specializing in the import and distribution of high-quality ophthalmic products. Originally established as a family-run business, it steadily grew over the years to become a well-recognized reference point in the Italian ophthalmology sector. After experiencing a period of decline, the company was acquired by new stakeholders committed to revitalizing its operations, focusing on innovation, flexibility, and a quick response to ever-changing market demands. As part of this strategic renewal, one of the key initiatives was to replace its previous monolithic and rigid ERP system with ERPNext—an agile, customizable solution capable of serving as the foundation for future developments.

Location: Italy

Implemented by: Solede SA (Entry Partner)

Apps implemented

ERPNext

Industry

Medical Device Manufacturing

modules implemented

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Challenges

Prior to adopting ERPNext, C.B. Medical faced significant operational constraints caused by its previous, monolithic ERP system. The company was forced to adhere to workflows dictated by the software’s rigid structure, leaving little room for process optimization or innovation. This lack of flexibility also made integrating with external applications extremely difficult, preventing C.B. Medical from seamlessly connecting to B2B sales platforms or other third-party solutions. Additionally, the old ERP was only accessible on-premises, making remote work impossible and hindering the company’s ability to adapt to changing workplace models. These challenges highlighted the urgent need for a more agile, customizable, and accessible solution—one that would support C.B. Medical’s growth and future aspirations.

Benefits

The transition to ERPNext offered C.B. Medical several significant advantages.

First, the data migration process from the old system was completed swiftly and efficiently, thanks to ERPNext’s built-in import functions. This smooth transition helped minimize downtime and maintain business continuity.
Additionally, the intuitive interface and user-friendly design meant that staff members required minimal training, rapidly adapting to the new tools with little friction.
Beyond ease of use, ERPNext opened the door for process innovation. The flexibility of the platform allowed for the rapid development of custom modules—such as those integrated with Italy’s electronic invoicing system—streamlining compliance and reducing administrative overhead.

A host of automated procedures further simplified internal operations, resulting in increased speed and accuracy across departments.

Impact

Successful on-time ERPNext go-live

Increased sales order to cash

Increased inventory turnover

The adoption of ERPNext had a transformative effect on C.B. Medical’s day-to-day operations and long-term strategy. With the new system in place, the company gained unprecedented agility and responsiveness, enabling it to adapt to changing market demands more rapidly than ever before. Employees experienced minimal disruption during the transition, and their newfound efficiency translated into improved customer service and faster decision-making. By streamlining internal processes and integrating seamlessly with the Italian electronic invoicing system, ERPNext helped reduce administrative overhead and ensure compliance. The introduction of an AI-driven solution, leveraging real-time ERP data, further enhanced productivity by accelerating the creation of quotes, processing of orders, and management of inventory. Collectively, these improvements not only optimized current operations but also laid a solid foundation for future growth, innovation, and competitiveness in the ophthalmology market.

As the owner of C.B. Medical, I couldn’t be more pleased with how smoothly our transition to ERPNext unfolded. Initially, I was concerned about the complexity of migrating our existing data and training our staff, but ERPNext’s streamlined import tools and intuitive interface proved those worries unfounded. Within a remarkably short period, our team was navigating the new system with confidence—hardly missing a beat in their daily tasks. What I appreciate most now is the flexibility and scalability ERPNext offers. We’ve been able to quickly integrate new modules—such as those required for Italian electronic invoicing—and even leverage AI-driven solutions that tap into our real-time data, speeding up everything from quoting to inventory management. Looking back, it’s clear that this move wasn’t just a technical upgrade; it was a strategic investment in our company’s future. We’re better positioned than ever to respond to market changes, serve our clients, and continue growing in the years to come.

Giulio

Owner

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