Exponential Growth and Inventory Management

About Oligo Professionnel

A Montreal-based family business founded in 1986, Oligo Professionnel specializes in healthy, safe hair dye production. Run by three brothers, the company expanded from 30 to over 100 employees while establishing itself as a market leader in salon-exclusive hair care.

The Challenge

Rapid expansion created operational strain. Managing inventory and forecasting with spreadsheets became untenable as the organization scaled. Leadership needed real-time visibility into stock levels and streamlined procurement processes.

The Solution

Big Bang implemented Oracle NetSuite ERP to replace manual, spreadsheet-based operations. The cloud-based platform provided integrated inventory management, forecasting capabilities, and automated order processing.

Key Benefits

Inventory Visibility: Real-time insights replaced manual counting and guesswork.

Operational Efficiency: Automation eliminated redundant data entry tasks previously requiring dedicated staff resources.

Scalability: The system supported continued growth without proportional increases in administrative overhead.

Why Big Bang

Oligo leadership valued Big Bang’s vendor-neutral approach and local Montreal presence. They prioritized in-person support and appreciated the consultant’s willingness to recommend best-fit solutions across multiple platforms rather than promoting a single product.

Future Direction

Post-implementation, the team planned Amazon and Shopify integrations to extend NetSuite’s visibility across e-commerce channels as the company pivoted toward online sales during the pandemic.

Key Advice

The organization emphasized hiring an in-house logistics professional to manage implementation full-time, ensuring dedicated focus and internal accountability throughout the project lifecycle.