HLRB Processing Case Study: 3 Days to Under 3 Seconds with AC2 WAVE WMS
- Aug 28
- 6 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
How a Halal poultry-processing operation transformed inventory visibility, aging-stock control and transaction traceability with AC2 WAVE WMS
Customer: HLRB Processing Sdn Bhd
Industry: Poultry Processing & Food Supply Chain
Solution: AC2 WAVE Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Key Focus: Real-time inventory visibility, aging-stock control and transaction traceability
The Results at a Glance
>99.998% Reduction in Inventory Information Retrieval Time
From more than 3 days to under 3 seconds
HLRB Processing moved from a manual stock-tracking process to real-time digital inventory visibility with AC2 WAVE WMS.
<3 seconds Current inventory information retrieval time
Real-time Inventory visibility through WAVE WMS
100% Aging inventory visibility
100% Transaction traceability
About HLRB Processing Sdn Bhd
HLRB Processing Sdn Bhd is part of the Huat Lai Resources Berhad group and specialises in the processing and supply of chicken and related poultry products. The company operates within the Group's integrated poultry value chain, where timely and reliable inventory information is important to effective operational control.
As a specialist supplier of Halal poultry products, HLRB Processing operates in an environment where effective product handling, inventory control and traceability are important operational considerations.
The Challenge: Inventory Information Was Taking Days to Access
Before implementing AC2 WAVE WMS, the HLRB Processing operation covered by this project relied on a physical stock booklet to track inventory.
The manual process provided a way to record stock information, but obtaining the required inventory information could take more than three days.
For an inventory-intensive operation, waiting days to establish the current stock position creates a significant visibility and control challenge.
HLRB Processing needed a more immediate way to access inventory information and strengthen day-to-day inventory control.
The Solution: AC2 WAVE Warehouse Management System
HLRB Processing implemented AC2 WAVE Warehouse Management System (WMS) to digitise its inventory management and warehouse transaction processes.
AC2 WAVE WMS is an enterprise warehouse management system designed for complex warehouse execution, with capabilities including real-time inventory control, visibility of stock levels and movements, rule-based workflows, real-time integration and inventory traceability.
For HLRB Processing, WAVE WMS provided a digital platform through which inventory information could be captured and accessed rather than relying primarily on the physical stock booklet.
The result was a fundamental shift:
From manually tracked inventory information to real-time digital inventory visibility.
HLRB Processing Sdn Bhd successfully went live with AC2 WAVE WMS on 20 July 2026. Read the HLRB Processing - AC2 WAVE WMS Go-live Announcement for the official launch.
HLRB Processing Before and After WAVE WMS
What changed after implementing AC2 WAVE WMS?
Area | Before | With AC2 WAVE WMS | Measurable Impact |
Inventory information retrieval | Inventory information was tracked through a physical stock booklet | Inventory information is digitally accessible through WAVE WMS | >99.998% reduction in retrieval time |
Real-time inventory data | Obtaining inventory information could take more than 3 days | Current inventory information can be accessed in under 3 seconds | From >3 days to <3 seconds |
Aging-stock control | Aging inventory was more difficult to monitor systematically | Digital inventory information provides stronger visibility for monitoring aging stock | 100% visibility of aging inventory |
Transaction tracking | Inventory transactions relied more heavily on manual records | Transactions are digitally recorded and traceable through AC2 WAVE WMS | 100% transaction traceability |
Customer Perspective
“Previously, our team relied heavily on manual stock tracking, making inventory information difficult and time-consuming to access. With AC2 WAVE WMS, we now have real-time inventory visibility, stronger aging-stock control and full transaction traceability. This has significantly improved our operational efficiency and enabled us to make faster, more informed decisions.”
— Adam Iskandar Bin Abdullah, Assistant GM
HLRB Processing Sdn Bhd
From Manual Stock Tracking to Real-Time Inventory Visibility
The transformation can be summarised simply:
Before WAVE WMS | After WAVE WMS |
Physical stock booklet | Digital inventory information |
Inventory information could take >3 days to obtain | Inventory information accessible in <3 seconds |
Manual stock checking | Real-time digital visibility |
Greater reliance on manual records | Digitally captured inventory information |
Less systematic aging-stock visibility | 100% visibility of aging inventory |
Manual transaction records | Digitally recorded transactions |
Limited transaction traceability | 100% transaction traceability |
The successful implementation of AC2 WAVE WMS has transformed HLRB Processing's warehouse operations into a more intelligent, real-time and data-driven environment.
Why the HLRB Processing Case Study Matters to Other Businesses
HLRB Processing's experience is particularly relevant to businesses where inventory visibility and control are critical to daily operations.
This includes:
Food and beverage manufacturers
Poultry and food producers
FMCG companies
Manufacturers
Distributors and wholesalers
Cold-chain operators
Businesses managing batch, lot or expiry-controlled inventory
Companies operating complex warehouse environments
These businesses often face fundamental inventory questions:
How much stock do we have right now?
Where is the stock?
Which inventory is aging?
What inventory transactions have taken place?
Can we trace inventory movements?
A modern warehouse management system provides the digital infrastructure needed to improve visibility, inventory control and traceability. AC2 WAVE WMS is designed for complex warehouse environments and supports real-time inventory control and visibility across multiple operational models.
What Can Businesses Learn from HLRB Processing?
The HLRB Processing case demonstrates that warehouse digitalisation often begins with a fundamental operational question:
Is your warehouse still waiting days for inventory information?
HLRB Processing's experience shows what can change when inventory information that once took more than three days to obtain becomes available in under three seconds.
The result is a fundamental shift from delayed inventory information to real-time visibility. For inventory-intensive businesses, having accurate inventory data available when needed enables tighter warehouse control, faster response and more informed decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did HLRB Processing improve inventory visibility with AC2 WAVE WMS?
HLRB Processing moved from relying on a physical stock booklet to digitally accessible inventory information through AC2 WAVE WMS. Inventory information that previously could take more than three days to obtain can now be accessed in under three seconds.
How much faster can HLRB Processing access inventory information with WAVE WMS?
HLRB Processing reduced inventory information retrieval time from more than three days to under three seconds, representing a reduction of more than 99.998% based on the conservative three-day baseline.
What inventory challenges did AC2 WAVE WMS address for HLRB Processing?
The implementation focused on improving stock visibility, access to real-time inventory information, aging-stock control and transaction tracking.
How does WAVE WMS provide real-time inventory visibility?
AC2 WAVE WMS is designed to provide continuous visibility into inventory and warehouse execution, including stock levels and inventory movements.
How does WAVE WMS support inventory traceability?
WAVE WMS supports inventory traceability by providing visibility into inventory movements and warehouse execution, helping businesses maintain clearer records of stock activity.
How can a WMS help control aging stock?
A WMS can structure inventory information and support inventory-control processes that help businesses identify and manage inventory requiring attention. AC2 WAVE WMS also supports batch, lot and expiry control for inventory management.
Is WAVE WMS suitable for food and FMCG businesses?
Yes. AC2 WAVE WMS is designed for complex warehouse environments, including retail, FMCG, food and other inventory-intensive operations. Its real-time inventory visibility, item-property management, batch and expiry control, stock-rotation logic and inventory traceability capabilities support the operational requirements of businesses handling time-sensitive and regulated inventory.
Can AC2 WAVE WMS support traceability and compliance requirements in food and FMCG warehouses?
Yes. AC2 WAVE WMS provides detailed item-property management, allowing businesses to manage attributes such as batch or lot number, manufacturing date, expiry date, inventory status and other product-specific information. Combined with stock-rotation strategies such as FIFO and FEFO, and end-to-end inventory traceability, these capabilities help food and FMCG businesses maintain stronger inventory control, traceability and supporting inventory records.
Can AC2 WAVE WMS support Halal poultry-processing operations?
AC2 WAVE WMS provides real-time inventory visibility, item-property management and transaction traceability to support warehouse operations where effective product handling, inventory control and traceability are important. These capabilities can support the operational and traceability requirements of Halal poultry-processing environments.
Is WAVE WMS suitable for complex warehouse operations?
Yes. AC2 WAVE WMS is designed for high-volume and complex warehouse execution, with real-time integrations, configurable workflows, inventory control and scalable execution capabilities.
Looking to Improve Your Warehouse Inventory Visibility?
If your business faces similar challenges with manual stock tracking, delayed inventory information, aging stock or transaction traceability, AC2 WAVE WMS provides a digital foundation for modern warehouse operations.
Discover how AC2 WAVE WMS can help your business move from manual inventory tracking to real-time warehouse visibility.
