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ERP Selection & Implementation Case Studies
Spirent Communications
Spirent Communications had acquired 5 companies in 5 different locations: California, Hawaii, Canada, New Jersey, and London. Adtech, the Hawaiian company was growing at 100% a year and was operating on a number of Tier III disparate systems.
Full Compass Systems
A legacy software system was in place that primarily supported the telemarketing efforts of the in-house sales organization. The system used an outdated database and was eventually ported to a Linux operation system.
Eclipse Thermal Solutions
At the time of engagement with Ultra, the company was hindered by several stand-alone legacy systems in 8 different global facilities across 3 continents.
Business users were creating their own process improvement projects and custom-built tools to address deficiencies.
There were dozens of independent process initiatives with limited visibility and duplication.
Copperweld
Copperweld was forced into a position of borrowing convertible raw materials from various production runs to meet spikes in demand in another production line.
Copperweld’s Materials Resource Planning (MRP) system did not support visualization of the stock outs or inventory fluctuations that resulted from these practices.
ERP Blog from Ultra Consultants
Five Steps to an Effective Change Management Process
Change is inevitable and companies must be able to effectively manage change. Whether your company is undergoing new technology projects, restructuring your teams, or changing the overall business strategy, your success hinges on how well you implement an effective change management process.
Pillars of Successful Digital Transformation
While the term “digital transformation” has been around for decades, its adoption has been gradual; businesses have increasingly replaced manual tasks with automation and linked functions and devices into networks to foster collaboration and remain competitive.
Top Pitfalls to Avoid When Negotiating ERP Contracts
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is the hub of modern manufacturing operations, integrating functions from across the business including finance, HR, warehouse management and production. But because of the complexity and importance of ERP systems, successfully negotiating ERP contracts is a critical part of any ERP project.
Managing Product Data for Manufacturing: Best Practices for Streamlining Operations
In today’s manufacturing environment, every process from design to shipping yields data that holds the potential to impact product quality, operational efficiency, and profitability. Product data including information related to the product’s specifications, production process, and lifecycle management is key to boosting the bottom line and maintaining a competitive edge.