The Challenge
The Valuation Visibility Gap
In the optical glass industry, margins are defined by yield and breakage. The client was struggling with "off-the-shelf" accounting software that treated every unit of glass as identical. The Bottleneck: They faced significant challenges in Inventory Valuation. High-value raw materials were often scrapped or broken during processing, but their legacy system (spreadsheets + basic accounting tools) couldn't attribute these losses accurately to the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). This led to vague profit margins and a chaotic month-end closing process that took weeks to reconcile.
The Solution
Ledger-Level Precision
We architected a bespoke Financial ERP that integrates strictly with their production logic. We moved them from "Cash Accounting" to a sophisticated "Accrual & Cost Center" based system.
Key Architectural Pillars:
01. Dynamic Costing Engine
We built logic to handle "Weighted Average Costing" tailored for glass. If a sheet of glass breaks during cutting, the cost is automatically amortized across the remaining good units in that batch, giving management a true picture of profitability per order.
02. Automated GST Compliance
India's tax landscape is complex. We integrated an auto-taxation module that calculates IGST/CGST/SGST based on the "Place of Supply" and HSN codes instantly. It auto-generates E-Invoices and pushes data directly to the government portal (via GSP APIs).
03. Smart Credit Control
Managing B2B receivables is critical. The system sets hard "Credit Limits" for distributors. If a buyer exceeds their credit days or amount, the system automatically locks the "Sales Order" screen, preventing further dispatch until dues are cleared.
04. The "One-Click" Balance Sheet
We unified the General Ledger. All sub-ledgers (Sales, Purchase, Inventory) post to the GL in real-time. This allows the CFO to generate a Trial Balance or P&L statement at any second of the day, not just at month-end.
The Results
Accountability Automated
Metrics:
- 90% Reduction in time taken for Month-End Closing (from 15 days to 2 days)
- 100% Accuracy in E-Invoice generation and GST filing
- 15% Improvement in profit margins due to accurate tracking of breakage costs
- Zero Discrepancies during the annual statutory audit
The Tech Stack
ACID-Compliant Architecture
Backend:
.NET Core (Selected for its robust type-safety and financial calculation precision)
Database:
MS SQL Server (Enterprise-grade relational database for data integrity)
Reporting:
Crystal Reports / SSRS (Pixel-perfect financial statements)
Security:
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) ensuring only authorized personnel access sensitive ledgers
The Bottom Line
"Flitz Interactive gave us control over our numbers. We no longer guess our margins; we know them down to the decimal. This ERP isn't just a record-keeping tool; it's a strategic asset that helps us price our products competitively."
— Finance Director, Optical Glass LLP