Merenda

Here we spotlight the remarkable journey of Merenda Ltd, a distinguished leader in the world of wood veneer products and bespoke surface solutions. For over three decades, Merenda, a family-owned business nestled in the scenic Northwest of Ireland, has crafted a legacy of quality and innovation, serving furniture manufacturers across the globe. In this showcase, we delve into how Order Time Inventory played a pivotal role in streamlining their operations, enhancing productivity, and solidifying their commitment to excellence. Join us as we explore Merenda's inspiring story, their challenges, triumphs, and the transformative impact of Order Time in their quest for unparalleled craftsmanship and efficiency.

MASTERING MATERIALS: MERENDA'S JOURNEY WITH ORDER TIME INVENTORY TO REVOLUTIONIZE WOOD VENEER INNOVATION

For over 35 years, Merenda Ltd, headquartered in the Northwest of Ireland, has been at the forefront of manufacturing exquisite wood veneer component products. Serving furniture manufacturers across 12 countries, Merenda is synonymous with quality, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction.

The Challenge

Before partnering with Order Time, Merenda faced challenges in integrating their unique production system with new accounting software. They needed a solution that could not only handle complex bill of materials and barcode stock but also evolve with their growing needs.

Finding Order Time

The search for the perfect inventory system led Merenda to Order Time. After a comprehensive consultation, Order Time emerged as a frontrunner, promising seamless integration and user-friendly experiences.

The Order Time Difference

Integration and Ease at the Forefront
Under the management of Corrinna Maguire, Merenda experienced a transformative shift.

• Reliable Stock Metrics: Enhanced accuracy and reliability in stock management.
• Smooth Integration: Effortless syncing with existing software systems.
• Time Efficiency: Significant reduction in administrative tasks.
• User-Friendly: Intuitive interface and easy error rectification.
• Rapid Onboarding: From the first demo in September to going live in June, the process was smooth and met Merenda’s expectations.

The Impact

Merenda heavily relies on Order Time's ability to integrate with their production system, ensuring efficient management of stock and production metrics.

The implementation of Order Time has been a game-changer for Merenda, significantly boosting productivity and operational efficiency.

Honors and Accolades

Merenda's commitment to excellence hasn't gone unnoticed. Recently, they were shortlisted for Irish Exporters of the Year 2023, and their MD Ronan Haslette was named 'Leitrim Entrepreneur of the Year 2023'.

• Merenda Edge: Specialized in custom-made wood veneer edgebanding.
  
  • Merenda can supply or custom make the edge band required for your any interior project, we manufacture wood veneer edgebanding as well as quick and affordable supply of PVC, ABS and Melamine to match all top selling surfaces.
• Merenda Surface: Bespoke solutions for wood surface coverings.
  • We manufacture and supply a be-spoke wood veneer solution to all surface coverings on interior wood products including; panels, doors, furniture and mouldings. Our veneers offer a quality, cost effective and sustainable solution to using solid wood, whilst maintaining all the beauty of real wood.

Merenda’s journey with Order Time is a testament to how the right tools can revolutionize business operations, reinforcing their position as a leader in the wood veneer industry.

"We have reliable and accurate stock metrics, it has synced with our other software very well, integrations are smooth. It has reduced time for our administrative staff. Easy to use, easy to amend things."

- Corrinna Maguire, General Manager, Merenda