Manufacturing Oracle ERP Work Order Automation

About the Client

A privately held US based global leader in manufacturing office and workspace solutions, offering products that enhance productivity, organization and workplace well-being. With a history of innovation spanning over a century, the company provides shredders, laminators, binding machines, ergonomic accessories, air purifiers, and other solutions designed to create safer, more efficient, and comfortable work environments worldwide.

The Challenge

Even with a legacy of innovation, the company faced persistent inefficiencies in managing work orders for wood usage optimization:

Reporting eligible work orders was slow and error-prone.
Staff manually checked for duplicates, causing delays and rework.
Miscommunication with a third-party wood optimizer application created inconsistencies.
Reliance on spreadsheets slowed processes and increased risk of errors.

The company needed an integrated, accurate, and easy-to-use solution to speed up reporting, eliminate redundancy, and provide real-time visibility into work order status.

The Solution

We implemented a streamlined, Oracle ERP cloud workflow automation that delivered efficiency and reliability:

Workflow Analysis
Mapped existing processes to identify bottlenecks and duplicate efforts.
Centralized Oracle VBCS Application
Added smart filters for date, organization, work order, and completion status.
Automated Completion Marking
Ensured reported work orders could not be processed again.
Seamless BI Publisher & OIC Integration
Generated detailed reports and sent them directly to the third-party wood optimizer system.
Role-Based Access & Training
Restricted sensitive actions to authorized users and trained staff for smooth adoption.

We have also helped manufacturers by implementing parallel processing in Oracle ERP to accelerate shop floor operations.

Tools Used

Oracle Visual Builder Cloud Service (VBCS)|Oracle BI Publisher|Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC)|Oracle ERP Cloud Application Composer|

Business Impact

65%

Reduction in manual reporting effort—staff time redirected to higher-value tasks

0

Duplicate reports via automated completion checks

50%

Cut in reporting cycle, enabling faster decision-making

Improved data accuracy and system integrity

Streamlined user experience with greater confidence in reporting

Bibhuti B Rath

Oracle Cloud Solutions Architect

Certified Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) and Redwood Consultant with 17 years in IT, specializing in Oracle EBS, ERP Cloud, and WMS Cloud. Expert in designing robust solutions, delivering complex integrations, and simplifying enterprise application challenges across industries.