ERP Case Studies

Founded in 1937, Saab serves the global market with products, services and solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Increased internationalisation, demands for a higher level of consolidation, a business system environment that represents Saab as one company, a rapid increase of cross-border projects and a growing need for reporting capabilities were some of the driving forces behind Saab’s infrastructure standardisation of business systems using Agresso.

With around 5,500 employees across 300 offices in more than 100 countries, DNV offers risk management services plus classification, certification and consultancy to organisations involved in shipping and offshore oil and gas exploration and processing. DNV took up an extensive project to implement a standardised administrative solution across the company’s 300 offices.

Halcrow are global specialists in planning, design and management services for infrastructure development. After doubling in size since first implementing Agresso in 1999, it recently adopted a new fully-burdened costing model and completed a major restructuring of its business groups. After considering various options, Halcrow made the decision to upgrade to Agresso Business World’s Route 66 release.

In January 2009, The Scottish Government, together with Scottish Enterprise, formed a technology advisory board to research and develop a key strategy to facilitate economic growth and generate sustainable high value jobs within the Scottish economy.

Bedford-based Seeco (UK) Ltd is a specialist in precision sheet metal manufacturing and enjoys an established track record of high-quality and competitive pricing. One of the most pertinent requirements of Seeco’s customers was quick response times. Their set-up comprising of multiple software applications was proving to be inadequate. Seeco found there were unacceptable pitfalls that required addressing.

Listawood is a leading manufacturer of promotional merchandise with over 21 years of manufacturing experience in the business gift market. The company had an accounting package and a separate CRM solution, each from different suppliers. Listawood recognized the need for an integrated system to cope with the complexities of its product portfolio.

Life Interiors wanted to position itself as number one in customer service when it comes to online furniture and design studio but selling furniture online has its challenges. Customer service is all about being responsive and Life Interiors wanted to a software solution that will help them become really responsive.

Established in 1995, AUSTAR is one of Australia’s largest Subscription television operator & Mobile telephony business. The system previously used by AUSTAR was unable to drill down to the level of detail required to effectively manage inventory which led to issues of lost inventory, not knowing what was needed or when to buy replacement stock.

The Foodco Group is comprised of two well known brands: Muffin Break and Jamaica Blue. With over 220 retail outlets and growing, Foodcos’ finance team manage a complex revenue model across several brands that are constantly expanding. Foodco needed a software system to manage its franchise business growth and standardize POS data capture.

ClubLINKS was established in 2002 and since then it has expanded both its client list and its range of manages services. They wanted to replace multiple disparate systems with a single integrated technology solution capable of spanning all ClubLINKS’ operations and properties, with particular emphasis on support for financial management, customer relationship management and retail management activities.