Natural Cleaner Manufacturer Cuts Delivery Times with Smarter Planning

The episode follows Good Vibes Clean, a Philadelphia‑based natural cleaning brand that grew rapidly after launching online in 2017. Within a few years the company faced chronic raw‑material shortages, stockouts, and delayed shipments, all because its spreadsheet‑based tracking could not keep pace with demand. Founder Imani Funyali tried a generic manufacturing inventory system, but a steep price hike forced her back to manual processes, leaving the business vulnerable to production bottlenecks. The situation illustrates a common scaling pain point for small manufacturers lacking real‑time inventory visibility.

Seeking a cost‑effective, scalable solution, Imani turned to MRP Easy, a cloud‑based manufacturing ERP designed for midsize producers. The platform unified bill‑of‑materials configuration, raw‑material forecasting, and finished‑goods tracking in a single dashboard. Real‑time stock levels automatically generated purchase orders, while a native Shopify connector kept online sales and warehouse counts synchronized. With the help of an authorized consultant from Business Solution Providers, the implementation was completed in a few weeks, allowing the team to add new scents simply by updating the configurable BOM. The system’s user‑friendly interface reduced training time and eliminated costly spreadsheet errors.

Since deploying MRP Easy, Good Vibes Clean reports dramatically faster order fulfillment and higher customer satisfaction. Accurate material planning prevents stockouts, enabling the company to ship products within promised windows and to scale new product lines without operational delays. Imani highlights that the initial data migration required effort, but the long‑term payoff includes increased control, speed, and peace of mind. She now recommends the ERP to other small manufacturers struggling with manual tracking, emphasizing that early adoption of affordable manufacturing software can accelerate growth and protect margins.