Welcome to a "day in the life" of a Luminous on-site implementation! Join Josh and the Luminous team as they head to Hofmann Fluid Power (HFP) in historic Yorkville, Illinois, to help automate their operations and streamline inventory management.

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A Legacy of Quality and Growth

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Founded in 1950 by John Hofmann’s grandfather and his brother, HFP started with a single product line and evolved into a specialized manufacturer and distributor of quick disconnect couplings and fittings. Their components play a critical role in various industrial and food-service applications—including some of the very ice cream machines you see at McDonald's!

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After John and his brother took over leadership, HFP expanded their product lines, increased inventory, and enlarged their facilities. To support this rapid growth, they realized they needed to move beyond their outdated 25-year-old system and transition to a more efficient, automated solution.

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Finding the Right Fit with Luminous

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HFP explored several large-scale Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, but many were too expensive and overly complicated for their specific needs. They were looking for a solution that was manageable and effective. Luminous stood out for its:

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• Efficiency and Automation: Helping to automate internal processes and get products out the door faster.
• Personalized Implementation: The Luminous team doesn’t just provide software; they come out in person to work directly with the HFP team and ensure the system is up and running in just a few days.
• User-Friendly Interface: Avoiding the "too much and too complicated" feel of traditional enterprise systems.

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Streamlining Warehouse Operations

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Before Luminous, HFP relied on manual, handwritten processes that slowed down their fulfillment. By integrating Luminous into their warehouse, the team can now:

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• Automate Order Details: Automatically include critical customer part numbers directly on packing slips.
• Optimize Pick and Pack: Designate specific locations for items, making it far more efficient for employees to pick, pack, and ship orders.
• Manage Inventory Seamlessly: Organize shelves and manage complex product inventories with greater ease.

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Going Live with Success

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Going live with a new inventory and operations system can be a major transition, often coming with a learning curve. However, the Luminous team remained on-site for several days to guide HFP through the process, rollout new procedures, and troubleshoot any initial hurdles. Despite the typical "turbulence" of a soft launch, the implementation at Hofmann Fluid Power was a resounding success!

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Ready to Scale Without the Chaos?

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If you’re outgrowing your spreadsheets, feeling buried by a clunky ERP, or tired of manual workarounds that slow your team down—it’s time for a change.

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Book a demo today and discover why the most innovative, fast-growing ecommerce brands are switching to Luminous to automate their operations.