Safe Path Products, based in Chico, California, is a leading manufacturer of ADA-compliant ramps, landings, and flooring transitions. For more than three decades, they’ve specialized in creating innovative access solutions for schools, businesses, and public facilities across the country. Their commitment to sustainability is at the core of their operations—many of their products are made from 100% recycled materials.

The Challenge

Since 2005, Safe Path has relied on Fishbowl to manage its inventory and production processes, making them one of Fishbowl’s longest-standing customers. In the early years, QuickBooks handled the accounting side, but as the company grew, they needed deeper inventory control to keep pace with increasing product demand.

More recently, they wanted to integrate their QuickBooks Online accounting with Fishbowl’s manufacturing tools, while also streamlining their shipping process through UPS WorldShip. Before these integrations, order data had to be entered in multiple places, slowing fulfillment and increasing the risk of errors.

“We were touching the same order multiple times. That’s time lost, and it increases the chance for mistakes.” — Tim Vander Heiden, Founder & CEO

The Solution

With Fishbowl as their operational hub since 2005, Safe Path Products expanded its capabilities by connecting directly to QuickBooks Online and UPS WorldShip.

  • QuickBooks Online Integration: Orders flow seamlessly from sales to production without manual re-entry, inventory levels update in real time, and accounting stays in sync for accurate reporting.
  • UPS WorldShip Integration: Shipping labels and tracking numbers are generated instantly, eliminating duplicate entry and speeding up fulfillment.

“Fishbowl acts as the bridge between QuickBooks Online and UPS WorldShip. It connects the dots so we’re not entering the same data twice.” — Tim Vander Heiden

The Results

  • 30% Faster Shipping: Direct UPS WorldShip integration streamlines order fulfillment.
  • Inventory Accuracy: Real-time data ensures production always has the materials needed.
  • Simplified Accounting: Automatic syncing with QuickBooks Online reduces month-end workloads.
  • Proven Partnership: Nearly two decades with Fishbowl demonstrates trust, stability, and long-term ROI.

“We’ve been a Fishbowl customer for years, and every integration we add pays for itself quickly in saved time.” — Tim Vander Heiden

“It’s taken us from reactive to proactive in both production and shipping.” — Tim Vander Heiden