CASE STUDY
Emergency Cone/Craft Closet
Emergency Zone, founded by Dr. Kurt Mayberry, evolved from a home-based operation into a leading provider of emergency preparedness kits, facing the complexities of rapid growth and online expansion. With Connex, Emergency Zone streamlined its operations, transforming challenges into opportunities for efficient scale-up and enhanced customer service, positioning itself as a trusted name in emergency readiness.
THE CUSTOMER
Dr. Kurt Mayberry founded Emergency Zone in 2007, transforming it from a modest beginning in an Idaho garage to a leader in emergency preparedness kits. Alongside, he established Craft Closet, catering to the laser craft community with an extensive range of materials and resources, emphasizing a strong customer-first ethos in both ventures.
THE PROBLEM
As Emergency Zone and Craft Closet grew, the complexity of managing an expanded online presence and a surge in customer demand across platforms like Amazon, Walmart, and Etsy overwhelmed their operations. The manual data entry into QuickBooks became a significant bottleneck, highlighting the need for operational streamlining.
THE SOLUTION
Kurt turned to Connex to alleviate the data entry burden, which seamlessly automated QuickBooks integration, simplifying the sales process across multiple e-commerce platforms. This strategic move not only enhanced operational efficiency but also allowed for a more focused approach to business expansion and customer service.
THE RESULT
The implementation of Connex led to remarkable growth and operational improvements for both companies, facilitating expansion into new markets with ease. It optimized inventory management and streamlined order processing, significantly contributing to the scalability and customer satisfaction of Emergency Zone and Craft Closet.