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Construction Materials Case Study: How a Construction Business Achieved Real-Time Inventory Control | IPR Accounting
Client: IM — Interior Construction Supplier
Industry: Construction Materials (Retail & Wholesale)
Systems: Shopify + Xero Integration |Xero Inventory Setup | eBay | PayPal
Summary
This case study shows how a construction materials business moved from manual, fragmented inventory processes to real-time inventory oversight. By implementing structured systems and inventory tracking aligned with financial reporting, the business eliminated data inconsistencies and gained better operational control.
📊 Key Results
Real-time inventory insights
Reduced manual tracking work
Improved stock accuracy
Better alignment between operations and finance
The Challenge
Outdated MYOB and no online sales system
Manual order processing caused GST duplication
Over 1,000 monthly orders managed manually
Our Solution
Launched Shopify integrated with Xero via A2X, built customised Shopify–Xero audit checklists, simplified inventory management, and performed monthly reconciliations.
The Result
✅ Reliable, real-time inventory and sales tracking
✅ Reduced errors and faster month-end closure
✅ Improved customer satisfaction
eCommerce accounting, Shopify Xero integration, inventory control
