About Winsupply
Winsupply is a leader in residential and commercial construction materials distribution, and supports hundreds of independently owned locations across the U.S. The company thrives on operational efficiency, but as its growth accelerates, so do the demands on its IT systems. To scale effectively and maintain long-term stability, Winsupply turned to Fresche for a smarter approach to modernization.
The Business Case
Winsupply had ambitious plans to grow from 600 locations to more than 800 and sought to double revenue from $4 billion to $10 billion by 2030. However, its homegrown RPG-based system was a roadblock.
Each location operated on a separate database, which made data management complex and slowed down operations. The company also faced a workforce challenge: its RPG developers planned to retire, and new talent with legacy skills was hard to recruit.
Previous efforts to modernize through a full RPG application rewrite failed. Two separate Proof of Concepts (POCs) proved that a full system rewrite would be slow, costly, and ineffective. With the need for performance, scalability, and a sustainable workforce solution, Winsupply partnered with Fresche to chart a new course.
The Solution
Fresche focused on creating a strategy that would not only solve Winsupply’s immediate challenges but also support its long-term growth. The goal was clear: streamline systems, improve performance, and build a foundation strong enough to scale past 800 locations—all without disrupting day-to-day operations.
i. Unified Data
Fresche’s priority was to consolidate Winsupply’s fragmented databases into a single, scalable architecture. With 1,400 tables and thousands of applications scattered across multiple systems, the team executed a seamless migration of 40TB of ERP data. The transition was completed without disruption to business operations, creating a unified and more efficient system.
ii. Optimized Performance
Fresche restructured data workflows, optimized processes, and eliminated long-standing system bottlenecks. These enhancements dramatically improved system response times and created a high-speed, reliable infrastructure that worked seamlessly across all locations.
To ensure sustainability, Fresche introduced best practices for IT development, improved documentation, and cleaned up outdated data. A structured roadmap equipped Winsupply’s IT team to maintain and enhance the system without reliance on RPG expertise, which helped avoid costly changes and ensured long-term efficiency.
The Business Benefits
Winsupply’s modernization transformed its IT landscape. The successful migration of 40TB of data created a streamlined and scalable system that improved overall efficiency. The optimized infrastructure increased application speeds by 38%, which reduced response times from several seconds to under 700 milliseconds.
With a future-ready system in place, Winsupply saved millions in unnecessary costs while setting itself up for long-term growth. The new framework now supports the company’s expansion plans, ensures it can scale to 800+ locations and reach its $10 billion revenue goal without being constrained by outdated technology.
The Results
Winsupply’s modernization initiative delivered measurable impact across its operations. Fresche successfully migrated 40TB of ERP data without disruption, creating a streamlined, scalable system that unified operations across hundreds of locations.
Application performance also saw a major boost. By optimizing workflows and eliminating system bottlenecks, Winsupply achieved a 38% increase in application speed, cutting response times from several seconds down to under 700 milliseconds.
The company avoided millions of dollars in costs by steering away from a risky, full-system rewrite, instead building a future-ready architecture that supports ongoing growth. With a modern, scalable framework in place, Winsupply is now positioned to expand beyond 800 locations and confidently pursue its $10 billion revenue goal without being held back by outdated technology.
