This July 4th, as we celebrate freedom, service, and American ingenuity, we’re proud to spotlight a company that lives out those values every day—Nine Line Apparel.
Founded by veterans and built on purpose, Nine Line is more than a lifestyle brand. Inspired by the military medevac distress signal, the company exists to be their brother’s keeper and encourage others to answer the call. With seven retail locations and a team of nearly 250, Nine Line continues to be one of America’s fastest growing online retailers.
Members of the ECS and Nine Line Team in front of Nine Line Corporate Headquarters in Savannah, GA (L to R) Dan Macferran, VP at ECS, Myles Burke, COO of Nine Line, Sherry Sikes, CFO of Nine Line, Darran Vayhinger, President of ECS, Jason McClung, Project Manager at ECS.
Before: Scaling Challenges Amid Rapid Growth
As Nine Line expanded, they faced several operational hurdles:
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SKU creation and order fulfillment were time-consuming and inefficient
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Inventory and production data were fragmented across multiple locations
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Limited visibility hindered timely, data-driven decision-making
Why SAP Business One and ECS?
To meet these challenges, Nine Line chose SAP Business One—a scalable, cost-effective ERP built for growing businesses—and partnered with Effective Computer Solutions (ECS) for implementation and custom development.
Together, we helped:
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Integrate production, inventory, and order processing workflows
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Deliver custom apps tailored to retail and warehouse operations
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Unlock real-time data insights across the business
After: Results That Drive Real Impact
With SAP Business One and ECS, Nine Line achieved:
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75% reduction in manual SKU creation effort
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SKU creation time cut from hours to minutes
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Streamlined fulfillment with custom retail receiving and pick-pack apps
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Improved forecasting, inventory accuracy, and customer experience
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Reliable, data-driven operations that support future growth
As Myles Burke, COO of Nine Line, put it:
“SAP has really helped us identify exactly what we need to produce, when we need it, and when to ship it out. And ultimately, honestly, it’s creating a better experience for our consumers.”
A Partnership Rooted in Purpose
At ECS, we’re proud to partner with mission-driven companies like Nine Line. When Myles said ECS is their “Nine Line,” we were both honored and humbled. In the military, a Nine Line is a vital call for support—and that trust is something we never take for granted.
This Independence Day, we salute Nine Line for their service, their mission, and their relentless drive to deliver for their customers and community!
