How a Lithuanian Manufacturing Company Saves €1,500 Per Month: SMS Automation Story

SMS Automation for Business

A Problem Familiar to Many

A month ago, a potential client called - a medium-sized manufacturing company from Kaunas. Their story was this:

"We manufacture doors based on custom orders. We have 200+ active orders, and production takes 3-6 weeks. Customers constantly call and ask 'when will my doors be ready?'. Our office staff spend 4 hours every day just answering these questions..."

Does this sound familiar?

Numbers That Shocked Even Me

I asked the company manager to calculate the real costs:

  • 4 hours/day × 20 working days = 80 hours/month
  • Average employee hourly rate: €20
  • Monthly cost: €1,600 just for informing customers!

And these are just direct costs. Not included:

  • Dissatisfied customers (when no one responds)
  • Lost sales opportunities (employees are busy)
  • Stress and burnout in the team

Solution: Automatic SMS Notifications

How It Works in Practice

BEFORE:

  • Manager opens Excel file
  • Checks which orders have changed
  • Calls each customer
  • Repeats the same thing 30+ times per day

NOW:

  • System automatically checks order statuses
  • Sends personalized SMS notifications
  • Customer receives message immediately when status changes
  • Manager works with sales, not calls

Real SMS Examples

📱 Order accepted:

"Dear John, Your door order #2451 has been accepted. Planned completion by 02-15. WebXpert"

📱 Production started:

"Great news - Your doors are being manufactured! Estimated time remaining: ~2 weeks. Questions? Tel: +370 605 13820"

📱 Delay (proactive):

"We apologize, your order is delayed by 2 days due to material delivery. New date: 02-17. Thank you for your patience!"

📱 Ready for delivery:

"Your doors are ready! Courier will contact you regarding delivery time. Thank you for choosing us!"

Results After 30 Days

📊 Statistics

  • 2,847 automatic SMS sent
  • 73% reduction in "where's my order?" calls
  • 4.8/5 customer satisfaction score (was 3.9)
  • 16 hours/week time saved

💰 Financial Benefit

  • Saved work hours: €1,600/month
  • SMS costs: €99/month
  • System cost: €2,500 (one-time)

Net savings: €1,501/month

Investment pays back in: 1.7 months!

😊 The Human Factor

Office manager's words after a month:

"Finally I can do my job! Instead of 30 calls per day with the same questions, now I consult customers about materials, colors, options. Sales increased 15% just because I have time to communicate with new clients."

Why Is This Relevant for Your Business?

✅ You Need SMS Automation If:

  • You have orders with long fulfillment cycles (manufacturing, construction, service)
  • Customers frequently ask "when will it be ready?"
  • Employees spend >2 hours/day informing customers
  • You want to increase customer satisfaction without additional employees
  • Your competitors don't use such solutions yet

❌ When SMS Automation Is Not Suitable:

  • B2B with <10 clients
  • One-time projects without repeat clients
  • You already have a working CRM with automation
  • Customers don't prefer SMS communication

Frequently Asked Questions

"Is it complicated to integrate with our system?"

No. Many systems (Cento, Rivile, Pragma) export data to Excel/CSV. That's enough to start.

"How much does SMS sending cost?"

In Lithuania, SMS costs ~€0.03-0.04. For an average business, that's ~€80-150/month.

"Don't customers want phone calls?"

Quite the opposite! 87% of customers said SMS notifications are convenient and informative. They still handle important questions by phone.

"What if the system doesn't work?"

We offer a 30-day trial period. If you're not satisfied - we'll refund your money.

Other Success Cases

🏭 Furniture Manufacturing (Vilnius)

  • Saves: 20 hours/week
  • ROI: 2 months

🪟 Window Manufacturing (Klaipėda)

  • Customer complaints: -65%
  • Repeat purchases: +23%

🏗️ Construction Company (Šiauliai)

  • Project management time: -30%
  • Customer NPS: from 42 to 71

Why Start Now?

1. Competitive Advantage

In Lithuania, <5% of manufacturing companies use SMS automation. Be first in your niche.

2. Customer Expectations Are Growing

After COVID, everyone got used to DPD/Omniva type communication. Why should your business lag behind?

3. EU Support for Digitalization

In 2024-2025, you can get up to 50% compensation for digitalization projects.

Step Forward

Free consultation

Every business is unique, so we offer individual assessment. During consultation we'll discuss:

  • ✓ Your current situation and processes
  • ✓ Automation possibilities specifically for your business
  • ✓ Expected ROI and investment payback
  • ✓ Individually tailored implementation plan
  • ✓ Optimal solution according to your needs and budget

Investment depends on project complexity - from simple SMS integration to complex multi-channel solutions. During consultation we'll suggest the most suitable option for you.

📞 Let's Get in Touch

WebXpert - Business Process Automation
📧 info@webxpert.lt
📱 +370 605 13820
💼 LinkedIn
🌐 www.webxpert.lt

We help Lithuanian companies save 10+ hours per week by automating routine processes.

P.S.

This manufacturing company now hires an additional production worker with the €1,500/month they save. Automation doesn't create unemployment - it moves people to more valuable work.