ERP Implementation for Singapore-Based Printer Manufacturing Company

Industry

Manufacturing

Technologies

MS Dynamics AX 2012 R3 | SQL SERVER 2012 | Management Reporter

Client

Our client is a renowned printer manufacturing company based in Singapore, with its headquarters in Japan. The client faced challenges in managing multiple systems across various locations, leading to difficulties in consolidation and multi-currency reporting.

Challenges

The company encountered several operational issues that needed to be addressed to improve efficiency and streamline processes. Key challenges included:

Standardization Across Locations: The client needed to standardize business processes across subsidiaries to align with the headquarters' (HO) global rules and templates.

Multi-Currency Reporting: Handling multi-currency reporting efficiently across regions.

Overseas Commerce Documentation: Streamlining the documentation for direct delivery transactions, as most items were shipped directly from Japan’s headquarters to customers.

Inventory Reconciliation: Separating warehouse operations between Singapore and Malaysia to simplify inventory management and reconciliation.

Solution Provided

To address these challenges, we provided a custom ERP solution that aligned the company's operations with its headquarters’ requirements. The solution included:

ERP System Implementation: Developed a centralized ERP solution using Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R3 to consolidate business processes under the headquarters' general rules.

Global Templates and Standards: Designed and implemented global templates, a unified Chart of Accounts (COA), and a standardized product code structure.

Improved Documentation Process: Optimized the documentation for direct delivery transactions, ensuring smoother operations in overseas commerce.

Warehouse Segregation: Separated inventory operations for Singapore and Malaysia, making reconciliation easier and more efficient.

Results

The implementation of this solution delivered significant benefits to the company's overall operational process, including:

Enhanced Financial and Procurement Integration: Headquarters achieved better consolidation of financials and procurement operations.

Improved Automation: Automation of several business operations improved transaction control and reporting accuracy.

Cost Savings: Increased logistical efficiency led to significant cost savings.

Faster Reporting and Analysis: Enhanced internal reporting capabilities allowed quicker consolidation and better decision-making at the headquarters.

Reduced Consultant Dependency: The solution reduced reliance on external consultants, ensuring smoother internal operations.