Olthof Homes modernizes with HomebuilderONE
Explore Olthof Homes’ ERP modernization and efficiency gains through HomebuilderONE, a Microsoft Cloud ERP solution. This Olthof Homes HomebuilderONE case study will showcase how the builder unified data, streamlined operations, and future-proofed its business.
Client
Olthof Homes
Country
United States
Industry
Homebuilding
Annual closings
497
Products
HomebuilderONE by sa.global
Microsoft Power BI
Olthof Homes: Transforming to tomorrow
Olthof Homes is a regional homebuilder specializing in single-family homes, multifamily villas, and townhomes across Northwest, Northeast, and Central Indiana.
Building hundreds of homes annually, they sought to modernize operations and lay a foundation for the future by leveraging the robust Microsoft technology stack behind their ERP. This approach allowed them to benefit from built-in tools, continuous updates, and a secure, connected platform, all managed seamlessly by Microsoft.
Challenges faced
Olthof Homes faced significant challenges with their aging ERP system. The existing solution consisted of a core ERP and several disparate applications that were difficult to manage and integrate. The lack of a unified platform led to inefficiencies, particularly in critical areas such as land development, purchasing, accounting, and customer service.
Their land team, for example, relied heavily on spreadsheets, which limited data visibility and real-time decision-making capabilities. Additionally, they needed a robust platform that could support their plans for online buying, which the old system couldn’t accommodate.
The solution: HomebuilderONE
Olthof Homes chose HomebuilderONE to address their need for a modern, integrated solution. The Microsoft technology stack behind HomebuilderONE provided a strong foundation, allowing them to replace all other software and consolidate their operations under one platform. The integration with tools like Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI enabled them to enhance data visibility and make real-time decisions. HomebuilderONE’s extensibility allowed Olthof Homes to customize the system to meet their exact needs, empowering them to control their own destiny as they expanded their business capabilities, including laying the groundwork for online buying.
Transformative benefits with HomebuilderONE
By choosing the Microsoft-based Cloud ERP, HomebuilderONE, the team at Olthof Homes replaced legacy systems and gained a single source of truth for all operations, unlocking new levels of efficiency and growth. This initiative for Olthof Homes ERP modernization and efficiency gains demonstrates how Microsoft’s connected technology helps builders work smarter and scale sustainably.
divisions achieved unified data and visibility, streamlining reporting and enhancing decision-making
30
days reduced from the build cycle, resulting in hundreds of homes produced ahead of forecast
+5%
produced homes over forecast thanks to additional efficiencies in processes
- Successfully replaced an aging ERP and all other software with a single, integrated solution.
- Improved data visibility and real-time decision-making with Power BI, reducing reliance on spreadsheets.
- Streamlined operations across land development, purchasing, accounting, customer service, and production.
- Laid a foundation for future innovations, including online buying, with a scalable and customizable platform.
- Enhanced efficiency by consolidating multiple systems and eliminating disparate applications.