Ninestar Image Tech Limited/珠海纳思达信息技术有限公司
Company Profile
Ninestar Image Tech Limited, founded in 2000, is the world’s fourth-largest manufacturer of laser printers and a global leader in integrated circuit (IC) design. The company offers a wide range of high-tech products, including laser printers, OEM consumables, printer controller chips, consumable chips, printer core components, general MCU chips, and printing consumables.
Industry: Electronics, Printing Technology – Manufacturing
Team Size: >2000 Employees
Hosting: Private Cloud
Locations: China
Challenges Faced
As Ninestar scaled its manufacturing and R&D capabilities, the company encountered complex operational and integration challenges:
- Highly Diversified Product Lines requiring coordinated production and logistics
- Disparate Systems across manufacturing, inventory, and financial reporting
- Manual Data Entry and Tracking reducing operational accuracy and speed
- Limited Real-time Oversight on performance across global facilities
Odoo Implementation
Key Features Implemented
- Production Management: Coordination of complex assembly lines for printers and electronic components
- Inventory & Logistics: Real-time tracking of raw materials and finished goods across global warehouses
- Sales & Distribution: Centralized management of OEM and B2B channels to ensure consistent delivery performance
- Accounting Integration: Consolidated financial operations with automated reporting across subsidiaries
- Quality Control: Embedded checks at various production stages to maintain high standards
- Project & R&D Support: Tools for managing IC design cycles and product development timelines
Business Benefits
Integrated Operations
- A unified ERP system streamlined communication and coordination across engineering, production, and sales divisions.
- Reduced lead times and improved product traceability from design to delivery.
Financial Clarity
- Real-time consolidation of financial data across business units enabled accurate reporting and faster decision-making.
- Automated processes reduced manual errors and ensured compliance.
Enhanced Supply Chain Visibility
- Live inventory updates and logistics tracking improved stock turnover and minimized disruption.
- Improved collaboration with OEM clients through better delivery forecasts and order accuracy.
Scalable Infrastructure
- The modular Odoo environment provided the flexibility to support Ninestar’s global expansion and new product rollouts.