About Rothkopf:

Since 1984, Rothkopf has provided specialty o-rings, seals, and custom-tooled precision molded rubber components to manufacturers. Through their network of manufacturers, they excel at delivering the right rubber assembly component at the right time and at the right price.

The Challenge:

Rothkopf was running their business on a software product that was not designed specifically for distributors. As a result, they had a lot of paper-based processes and their team had to power through many steps in order to deliver to their customers on-time. In addition, their previous software required multiple screens and reports to gather all the information they needed for purchasing and customer fulfillment. 

The Solution:

Rothkopf chose 10X ERP, a product that has as its primary aim “reducing the friction from your business processes.” 10X ERP’s roots in distribution ensured that the software worked the way Rothkopf works, eliminating paper and excess keystrokes, and providing key information in a usable format. Since all the information in 10X ERP is available in real time, they no longer had to wait for an end of day process to see the very latest information.

The Result:

Rothkopf chose 10X ERP as their provider partner, and officially launched their operations on the platform in February, 2024.  Since that time, the entire Rothkopf team has been “digging it” as 10X ERP makes their days easier.

“We all love 10X,” remarked Sue Klipsch, Rothkopf’s Director of Operations. “All data is real-time, and the Tools and Dashboards allow us to use that real-time data to eliminate paper processes and filter for just the order lines we need to ship today.  And because we have so much more visibility of Inventory data, we are able to encourage our customers to accept package quantities, which saves us time.” 

“This is the best thing we ever did,” commented Patty Maledy, who handles all of Rothkopf’s Accounting. “So much of what I had to do before has been completely automated. The Pick Tickets are printed by the Warehouse, and Invoicing is completed automatically as soon as the product ships.  Accounting is all real-time information, so we can see financial results up to the minute.”

“10X has sped up all our processes,” according to Dan Goodman, the Distribution Operations Lead. “Previously we waited for pick tickets to come into the warehouse from the office. Now as goods are received on the dock, we immediately are notified the Shipments are eligible for picking. Our Order Print Tool also notifies us of orders that need to ship by date, so we can focus on what needs attention right now.” 

“When I first saw 10X ERP, I told you guys that it was like driving an Aston Martin,” states Jeff Winders, Rothkopf’s Purchasing Manager.  “Now that I have been using it live for four months, I can still say it is the best thing to use.  I can now cover all my item replenishment functions in a fraction of the time I previously spent on this. 10X ERP addresses all my buying questions.”

Summary of Results:

• Eliminated the bottleneck of paper processes and moved distribution functions into the warehouse for more speed and efficiency.
• Inventory information is much more visible, giving Rothkopf the ability to sell more effectively.
• More relevant information is presented in one view, allowing decisions to be made with real-time data very quickly.
• Purchasing functions are much more efficient, and the data presented allows for more effective product management.

10X ERP has changed the way their entire operation flows, introducing significant efficiencies. “We are very happy with this decision. We are living the 10X dream!”, said Sue Klipsch.

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