Sept. 13, 2018 – KNOXVILLE, TN – Cruze Furniture Technologies today announced a partnership with Chapter 3, Inc.,
a Mississippi-based manufacturer of upholstered accent furniture. Chapter 3 will implement Cruze Control software to manage
business operations such as order entry, inventory management, bill of material, costing, billing and payroll.
A vertically-integrated business, Chapter 3 performs its own hardwood-frame and foam cutting and fabric cut and sew on site.
Chapter 3 was drawn to Cruze because it was a user-friendly, Windows-based program designed specifically for the furniture industry.
“We won’t have to do much to customize Cruze to our business,” said Chapter 3 CEO Jennifer Schock. “Because they’ve been working in the upholstered furniture industry for so long,
the nuances of furniture manufacturing are already ‘baked in’ to the software.”
Cruze offered the advantage of being user-friendly and accessible at all levels of the organization.
It also facilitated interconnectivity of business processes by housing all data in one place. “Cruze is the total system, encompassing
all aspects of the business at all levels – centrally housed and accessible to everyone,” said Schock.
Chapter 3 will leverage Cruze for in-depth analysis of sales and shipment data. With order histories, the company can determine the exact percentage of each color
and style ordered in a given timeframe. This insight will help them advise customers in buying decisions, as well as identify the best investment opportunities for growth.
Cruze will also help Chapter 3 with inventory management, providing real-time information about fabrics and materials on hand. Utilizing available inventory before ordering will
save the company both time and money. “Technology will play a big part in our growth and keeping us ahead of the game,” said Schock. “With Cruze, we have aligned with a group
that can carry us to the next level both now and in the future.”
About Chapter 3, Inc.
Chapter 3 is a furniture manufacturing company built on 30 years of manufacturing experience in Mississippi. The company specializes in upholstered accent pieces,
designing affordable seating for the entire family. All products are designed, sourced and made in the United States.
For more information, visit chapter3inc.com.
About Cruze Furniture Technologies
Cruze Furniture Technologies is a leader in the upholstered furniture manufacturing space with a comprehensive offering of custom software,
leading edge technology and seamless hardware and software support. A full-source solution provider since 1979, Cruze designs and develops systems to support production and
business operations for clients. Decades of hands-on experience give Cruze the knowledge and expertise to solve complex business problems in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
For more information, visit cruze-control.com.