Overview
Arthrosmed is a specialized medical supply and pharmaceutical business operating with complex inventory, multi-branch operations, and high transaction volume. To support their growth and operational accuracy, they required a fully integrated system to manage purchasing, sales, inventory, and financial accounting in one unified platform.
iSystems delivered a custom-built management system tailored specifically to their workflow, enabling full control over operations, finances, and reporting.
The Challenge
Before implementing the system, Arthrosmed faced several operational complexities:
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Managing inventory across warehouses with batch tracking and expiry dates
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Handling high-volume purchasing and sales transactions with accuracy
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Lack of a centralized system connecting inventory with financial accounting
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Difficulty tracking returns, losses, and stock movements
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Manual or fragmented reporting limiting decision-making visibility
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Multi-currency operations requiring consistent and accurate tracking
The Solution
iSystems developed a comprehensive ERP-style management system covering all core business operations:
1. End-to-End Inventory & Transactions Management
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Full purchasing and sales workflows with barcode support
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Batch tracking using FIFO (First-In-First-Out)
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Expiry date tracking and product-level control
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Support for gifts, discounts, and dynamic pricing
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Complete handling of:
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Purchase & Sales
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Purchase Returns & Sales Returns
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Loss management
This ensured accurate inventory movement and minimized stock discrepancies
2. Advanced Warehouse & Transfer System
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Multi-warehouse management
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Internal stock transfers with full tracking
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Automated pricing and cost calculations during transfers
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Real-time visibility of stock levels across locations
3. Integrated Financial Accounting System
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Full accounts receivable and payable tracking
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Payment and receipt management with discount handling
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Real-time account balances and cash flow visibility
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Internal accounting entries and branch-level accounting
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Structured chart of accounts and financial controls
This created a true financial backbone, not just operational tracking
4. Multi-Currency Financial Operations
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Native support for USD and IQD (initially)
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Recently expanded to include Euro (EUR)
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Exchange rate handling within transactions and accounting entries
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Currency-aware reporting and invoice tracking
This ensures accurate financial management across international and local operations.
5. Invoice Management & Full Traceability
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Advanced invoice search and filtering
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Full audit trail including:
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User actions
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Timestamp
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Exchange rates
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Ability to edit, reprint, or reverse transactions directly
6. Reporting & Business Intelligence
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Financial reports (income, expenses, balances)
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Account-level insights (creditors, debtors, treasury)
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Inventory reports by:
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Item
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Warehouse
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Manufacturer
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Transaction history
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Custom reports tailored to Arthrosmed operations
This enabled data-driven decision making across the business
7. System Control & Administration
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Role-based user access
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Custom invoice design per branch
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Medication classification and grouping
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Manufacturer and supplier management
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Manual and controlled database backups
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Exchange rate configuration
Implementation Approach
The system was delivered through a structured process:
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Business analysis and workflow mapping
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Custom development with dedicated team
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Multi-phase testing (internal + client UAT)
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Deployment and production validation
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Full training for Arthrosmed staff
The Result
Arthrosmed now operates on a fully integrated digital platform that:
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Eliminates manual errors across transactions and accounting
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Provides real-time visibility into inventory and financials
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Supports multi-currency operations seamlessly
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Improves operational speed and accuracy
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Enables scalable growth with structured processes
Key Value Delivered
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Unified operations and accounting in one system
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High accuracy in inventory and financial tracking
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Full transparency across all transactions
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Custom-built solution aligned with real business workflow
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Long-term scalability and maintainability