Company Description – Cantec Systems is a privately held, employee-owned Canadian company supplying energy storage products, including batteries and battery chargers. Established in 1975, the company generates approximately $4 million in annual revenue and employs six full-time staff. Its major markets include government, defense, and industrial automation. Key customers include the Canadian Department of National Defence, General Dynamics Land Systems, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Creform Corporation, and Invio Automation. 

Project Description – Through the Digital Modernization Adoption Plan (DMAP), Cantec Systems identified two primary digital focus areas: ERP implementation and cybersecurity improvements. Existing digital systems were fragmented, resulting in significant inefficiencies and limited operational bandwidth. Due to the sensitive nature of its business and clientele, gaps were also found in safeguarding customer information, risk protocols, and incident management plans. With DCC’s support, Cantec successfully implemented an ERP system, integrating sales, procurement, and inventory functions that were previously siloed and manually managed. 

Project Impact & Potential Outcomes – As a result of DCC’s support, Cantec Systems has recognized the value of integrating sales, purchasing, inventory, and accounting through a comprehensive ERP system. The company now operates more efficiently, has reduced errors, and can accurately forecast budgets using readily available reports, enabling more precise decision-making.