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Business Systems

We manage system strategy and system implementation projects for our clients. These projects are often part of business integration or process improvement projects. Sample engagements include:

    System strategy, software selection and implementation engagements for a global technology company. These projects were follow-on engagements to a business integration planning project.

    Implementation of an ERP system for a $250 million multi-site manufacturer. The project included significant changes to the manufacturing planning and cost management functions.

    Implementation of an ERP and CRM system for a $25 million software company.

    Implementation of an ERP system for a service management company to facilitate common processes across business units and support a shared service center.

We have participated in the implementation of numerous software applications including SAP, Oracle, JDE and Siebel as well as a number of mid-market, low-end and custom solutions.

Business Integration

Acquisitions and business unit consolidation often result in business system issues. We help clients integrate business units, consolidate functions and implement shared service centers. Sample engagements include:

    Business integration strategy development and implementation of common processes and shared services for the order management, service management and financial management functions of a $500 million technology company.

    Integration of 30 businesses into seven strategic business units at a $2 billion diversified technology manufacturer and government services company.

    Strategy development for a global highly diversified $3 billion high tech manufacturer to consolidate the finance functions in its 80 businesses.

    Consolidation of four regional processing centers to a single shared service center for a $600 million service management company.

Operations Improvement

We help our clients improve customer service, reduce working capital and increase efficiency, through process improvement, organizational design and system enhancement. Sample engagements include:

    Manufacturing planning and cost management improvement project for a $250 million manufacturer in conjunction with an ERP implementation.

    Evaluation and redesign of the manufacturing planning and procurement process for an $800 million capital equipment manufacturer.

    Company-wide process improvement and cost reduction project for a $120 million private label manufacturer and distributor.

    Materials management project for a $300 million division of a major defense contractor.

Contact us at (978) 409-1748 or mark@schmidel.com