Ohio Carbon Blank

Digitizing Graphite Product Sales with Graphimator

Digitizing Graphite Product Sales with Graphimator
Technologies
PHP CodeIgniter, MySQL, Sencha Touch
Industry
Product Manufacturing
Platform
Web
Team
4 Member
Timeline
1 year
Services Provided
  • Automated Pricing & Quotation System
  • Real-Time Inventory & Sales Management
Solution
Ohio Carbon Blank
Bussiness Challenges
  • Manual Pricing Calculation for Custom Graphite Products
    OCB’s existing process required sales representatives to manually calculate prices for custom-sized graphite blocks, rounds, and sheets. This process was time-consuming, prone to errors, and inefficient for handling bulk inquiries.
  • Lack of an Online Sales & Quotation System
    The company did not have an automated system to provide instant quotes or manage product selections. Customers had to call or email for pricing, slowing down the sales cycle.
  • Complex Inventory & Product Selection
    OCB offers standard and custom graphite products in different sizes, shapes, and compositions. Managing product availability and selection in real time was a major challenge.
  • Limited Digital Presence & Sales Efficiency
    Since OCB relied on manual transactions, the company was unable to leverage digital sales opportunities, limiting its ability to scale operations and increase customer reach.
  • Inefficient Order Processing & Invoice Generation
    Manually generating quotes and invoices slowed down the purchasing process, leading to delays in order fulfillment and higher operational costs.
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Increase in Online Sales
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Reduction in Manual Work
0x
Faster Customer Quotations
Solution
  • Development of Graphimator – A Custom Pricing & Quotation Tool
    We built Graphimator, a dynamic pricing engine that allows customers to:
    • Select the graphite material, shape, and size
    • Receive instant pricing based on their specifications
    • Generate automated quotations and invoices
    • Place orders seamlessly without human intervention
  • Real-Time Inventory & Product Selection
    To simplify the customer journey, we integrated:
    • A structured product catalog for standard & custom graphite parts
    • Live inventory tracking for material availability
    • A visual product selection interface with pre-defined attributes
  • Improved Digital Sales Experience
    The new online platform allowed OCB to:
    • Expand its reach beyond manual sales
    • Provide 24/7 self-service for customers
    • Enhance customer experience with instant access to pricing & orders
  • Automated Invoice & Order Management
    We streamlined order fulfillment with:
    • Auto-generated invoices & receipts upon order confirmation
    • Order tracking and reporting tools for better management
    • Automated email notifications for customers and internal teams
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Technology Used
    • Frontend Development
      • Sencha Touch: Responsive & interactive user interface for web & mobile
      • Custom UI Components: Tailored for industrial product selection
    • Security & Performance Enhancements
      • Secure Data Encryption: Protection for customer & sales data
      • Optimized Query Processing: Faster price calculations & order handlin
    • Additional Features
      • Graphimator Dynamic Pricing Tool
      • Automated Invoice & Quote Generation
      • Live Product Search & Filtering
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Conclusion/Impact
The Graphimator tool successfully transformed Ohio Carbon Blank’s traditional sales model into a digitally streamlined and highly efficient system. By automating pricing, quotations, and order management, OCB achieved an 80% increase in online sales, a 60% reduction in manual work, and a 3x faster customer quotation process. The new web platform empowered customers to configure their products, get real-time pricing, and complete transactions seamlessly—positioning OCB as a leader in graphite product automation.