Frappe Technologies

India

Catalyst Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
Catalyzing efficiency and impact for Business Catalyst

About

Catalyst Management Services Pvt. Ltd.
Catalyst Management Services (CMS) is a mission-driven organization focused on driving sustainable and scalable impact. They work across multiple domains, including livelihood enhancement, climate resilience, and business support for MSMEs. By leveraging data-driven decision-making and technology adoption, CMS empowers communities and businesses, aligning their efforts with global sustainability goals.

Apps implemented

ERPNext
Learning

Industry

Nonprofit

modules implemented

Help people to use our tools

We believe our tools like ERPNext can help organizations reduce waste and complexity. Frappe + ERPNext has the potential to be a “full stack” replacement for not only ERP (SAP/Oracle) but also the entire enterprise stack (Java/.NET). With this scope, we should help organizations by providing products and services to help them manage their technology platforms.

Why ERPNext over SAP B1 / Oracle

100% FOSS

Customizable

Future-ready

Challenges

Before adopting ERPNext, CMS encountered significant operational challenges that hindered their efficiency and growth:

  • High Operational Costs: The reliance on proprietary software proved costly and lacked the flexibility required for CMS’s dynamic needs.
  • Fragmented Data: Managing various aspects of their business required navigating through multiple spreadsheets, making decision-making and tracking cumbersome.
  • Inefficient Lead Management and Data Handling: Managing a vast database of over 50,000 records using Google Sheets and Excel posed major operational bottlenecks. Slow load times, accessibility limitations, and the constant risk of data duplication hindered efficiency and accuracy.
  • Workflow and Assignment Complexities: The absence of a structured approach to routing leads across regions, support executives, and advisors led to resource allocation issues and delays in response times. Additionally, manual payment gateway integration via CC Avenue further complicated workflows.
  • 5. Disjointed Communication and System Integration: The lack of integrated communication channels—especially for WhatsApp and Gmail—resulted in fragmented customer interactions. Furthermore, the absence of a centralized customer portal restricted self-service options and made document management cumbersome.

Benefits

To efficiently manage complex operations and the reach of their Catalyst Program, CMS sought a system that could adapt to their unique requirements. ERPNext emerged as the ideal solution due to several key factors:

  • Centralized Data Management: ERPNext established a unified and secure platform for managing lead data, eliminating redundancies, enhancing accessibility, and implementing strict user-based permissions to ensure data integrity.
  • Automated Workflow Optimization: Leads are now automatically assigned based on predefined parameters, reducing manual intervention, enhancing efficiency, and minimizing assignment errors. A built-in calendar and task-tracking system facilitate seamless coordination across teams.
  • Enhanced Customer Portal Experience: Clients can securely log in, access services, and submit documents effortlessly, leading to a more streamlined and professional engagement process.
  • Boosted Employee Productivity: Features such as customizable dashboards, intuitive shortcuts, and real-time notifications have significantly reduced time spent on manual navigation and follow-ups, allowing employees to focus on strategic tasks.
  • Seamless Integration: The system integrated effortlessly with other tools such as CRM, LMS, and order management systems, enabling smooth workflows.
  • Enhanced Visibility: With ERPNext, CMS gained a comprehensive overview of operations in a single platform, reducing the need for multiple spreadsheets. Scalability: As CMS expanded its operations, ERPNext's scalability allowed them to grow without overwhelming their systems.

Impact

Successful on-time ERPNext go-live

Increased sales order to cash

Increased inventory turnover

  • Accelerated Daily Operations: Automation in lead assignments and data entry eliminated redundancies, enabling the team to accomplish more in less time. Integrated communication channels improved responsiveness, and real-time insights allowed for more informed decision-making.
  • Enhanced Data Accuracy: Automated validation and synchronization ensured consistency, preventing errors and minimizing the time spent on data corrections.
  • Improved Customer Experience: Faster service delivery through automated workflows, self-service capabilities via the portal, and streamlined document submission enhanced customer satisfaction and engagement.
  • Empowered Workforce: Automatic task assignments and an organized digital workspace equipped employees with the tools and information needed for seamless collaboration and efficiency.
  • Expanding Social Impact: A key mission of CMS is women's empowerment, and with improved operational efficiency, they successfully reached out to over 500,000 MSMEs and directly benefited 70,000 individuals, making a tangible difference in their community.


This implementation showcased how ERPNext, when customized to the highest degree and implemented by FOSS ERP, can transform the operations of a business from manual, spreadsheet-based processes into a fully integrated digital solution. The success at Catalyst Management Services demonstrates how the platform can adapt to evolving business complexities while enhancing efficiency and user experience across all levels of an organization.

We’re really happy with the ERPNext system that FOSS ERP developed for us. They took the time to understand our social business and built a solution that fits our needs perfectly. The system has made it so much easier for us to manage data, track progress, and stay organized. Their team was supportive throughout the process, always ready to answer questions and make adjustments. We truly appreciate their hard work and dedication, and we’d gladly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable ERP solution.
Amarnath

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Catalyst Management Services

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