About DECO
Dubai Engineering Co. LLC (DECO), part of the DECO Group, has been a prominent player in the UAE for over 15 years. Specializing in E&I turnkey projects, the company serves diverse sectors, including power plants, aluminium smelters, oil & gas, airports, and industrial projects. With a portfolio of prestigious government and semi-government clients, DECO is recognized for its unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and performance excellence.
With a workforce of over 500 plus skilled employees and certifications in ISO 9001-2015, ISO 14001-2015, and OHSAS 18001:2007, DECO continues to demonstrate stability, growth, and an excellent reputation in the industry.
Challenges
Despite its success, DECO faced significant challenges due to the complexity and diversity of its projects. Using Tally software for operations, the company struggled with:
1. Permission management issues.
2. Inaccurate data.
3. Delays in reporting.
4. Inefficient project costing and estimation processes.
These limitations made it difficult to maintain operational efficiency and transparency, particularly as DECO expanded its portfolio.
The ERPNext Solution by Wahni IT Solutions
To address these challenges, Wahni IT Solutions implemented a fully customized ERPNext solution tailored to DECO’s unique needs. The solution provided the following:
1. Comprehensive Module Implementation:
• Core Modules: CRM, Buying, Selling, Stock, and Accounting to streamline internal and external operations.
• Customized Project Management: A tailored project management system integrated with other modules, enabling accurate project estimations, budgeting, feasibility analysis, resource allocation,
and tracking.
2. Enhanced Functionality:
• Asset Management: Efficient tracking of physical and digital assets, including maintenance schedules and depreciation tracking.
• HR & Payroll: Centralized management of HR tasks, including salary structuring, attendance tracking via biometric integration, recruitment, and WPS reporting.
• Support & Helpdesk: Seamless client communication, issue resolution, and ticket tracking to ensure quality service delivery.
3. Key Customizations:
• Lot-wise progressive invoicing in purchases.
• Advanced item display in purchase invoices.
• Multiple retention management in invoicing.
• Project-specific estimation vs. actual cost tracking for manpower and materials.
Impact of ERPNext on DECO
The implementation of ERPNext transformed DECO’s operations:
- Employees experienced 70-80% relief from manual, repetitive tasks.
- Management gained real-time insights into reports and transactions, enabling informed decisionmaking.
- Enhanced project tracking and estimation accuracy improved overall efficiency.
- Automated workflows ensured quality-driven processes and compliance.
- Improved transparency and controlled access through robust permission settings.
Conclusion
With Wahni IT Solutions’ customized ERPNext implementation, DECO has transitioned to a more agile and efficient operational model. By resolving its prior challenges, the company is now equipped to handle its complex projects with greater precision, transparency, and confidence.
