Sports Manufacturing Operations with 1C:ERP

Customer

Navek

Partner

iQM Technology

Industry

Production

Country

Türkiye

Product

1C:ERP

Navek is a Turkish manufacturer and distributor of professional sports equipment, originally founded by former national archers. The company’s journey began in 1999 with active involvement in archery as professional athletes.
In 2013, Navek was officially established, with its name inspired by the word “arrow” — reflecting its strong roots in archery.
Today, Navek operates a 12,000 m² production facility in Düzce, Türkiye, manufacturing and supplying equipment across more than 35 sports disciplines. The company is particularly strong in equipment production for: Archery, Gymnastics, Professional sports equipment for institutions and federations.

In addition to domestic production, Navek coordinates with international offices in China, the United States, and Europe, as well as a warehouse in Hungary, creating an integrated global supply structure.
The company actively supports sports federations and contributes to the development of sports infrastructure in Türkiye.

Challenges

As Navek grew from a small entrepreneurial initiative into a large-scale manufacturing and distribution company, operational complexity increased significantly.

The main challenges included:

For years, the company relied heavily on expertise and operational experience. However, as the business expanded nationally and prepared for international growth, manual control and fragmented data processes became a risk.

Partner

iQM

iQM is a technology partner of 1Ci in Türkiye, specializing in ERP, RPA, and Digital Transformation solutions. With deep expertise in manufacturing and e-commerce, iQM delivers tailored automation and efficient ERP systems to drive Industry 4.0 adoption, helping businesses optimize operations, achieve sustainable growth, and stay competitive.

Product

1C:ERP

Flexible and powerful ERP solution for enterprises integrating all of the core and supporting workflows in a single system. 1C:ERP provides advanced production and warehouse management solutions and can be implemented in companies of various industries, e.g. equipment and metal goods production, industrial machinery, food, textile production, and many more.

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Solution

Navek had been looking for a suitable ERP system for nearly five years. The management team clearly understood their gaps but continued operating with temporary fixes.

The turning point came when they realized that:

Navek partnered with IQM Teknoloji, a 1Ci Partner in Türkiye, to implement 1C:ERP. After detailed discussions about requirements, capabilities, and long-term plans, Navek decided to move forward with the implementation.

Customer success

“If we cannot control something, it is not acceptable for us. ERP gives us control and visibility at every point.”

Navek’s management

1C:ERP Implementation

The implementation of 1C:ERP enabled Navek to:

After ERP implementation, Navek experienced measurable operational improvements:

Mobile ERP Advantage

The 1C:ERP mobile app provided additional flexibility. Key benefits include:

For a company that frequently participates in sports events and competitions with exhibition stands, mobile access creates operational continuity.

Results

By implementing 1C:ERP, Navek achieved:

Additionally, the company highlighted the importance of partner support: “24/7 support is extremely important for us. We truly receive continuous assistance whenever needed.”

Navek continues to invest heavily in R&D, especially in gymnastics equipment production. The company has worked closely with national team coaches to ensure products meet the highest standards. Their goal is to strengthen local manufacturing and reduce dependency on imports, while continuously improving product quality.