Wire Rope Manufacturer Avoids Package Selection Pitfalls
ERP Business System Package Evaluation and
Selection
Client
A national leader in the manufacturing and distribution of wire rope products.
Issue
Antiquated legacy Enterprise Resource Planning system was crippling manufacturing, customer service, and inventory systems. Efforts to improve and automate existing business processes were hampered by the system's inadequate functionality and high maintenance costs. At the same time, the client's internal I/T staff lacked the skills and resources to facilitate the package selection process and manage a company-wide implementation.
Newmarket's Role
Newmarket brought extensive ERP experience to its role as facilitator and project manager to maximize capabilities of new system, guide vendor proposals, and expedite vendor selection. Process included assessment and definition of needs, development of comprehensive specifications and recommended solution.
Implementation
- Mapped existing business processes:
- Identified shortcomings to be upgraded
- Identified implementation roadmap and issues
- Defined 3 - 5 year goals for company and system
- Drafted RFP specifying system needs /objective
- Managed software vendors, coordinated bid packages:
- Managed demonstrations and presentations
- Reviewed and evaluated proposals
- Created a GAP analysis for each package under consideration
Key Element: High-leverage I/T expertise on a short-term, as-needed basis
- Focused process expertise: Newmarket Partners, LLC brought a depth of skill to a major project that most companies undertake so infrequently, developing internal capabilities is inefficient .
- Applied management judgment: our staff is experienced in and focused on ERP process across a broad spectrum of manufacturing engagements.
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