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.