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Lozier's Digital Transformation: Maximizing Efficiency with Oracle

Hitachi Vantara (Hitachi)

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Applicable Industries	Consumer Goods Retail
Applicable Functions	Facility Management Procurement
Use Cases	Additive Manufacturing Inventory Management
Services	System Integration Training
Challenge	Lozier Corporation, a leading manufacturer of products for retailers, was facing significant challenges due to its outdated ERP system. The system, residing on an ageing mainframe, was unable to deliver reliable business management systems, consolidated data, and efficient processes. The company's business processes were sometimes inefficient due to these disparate systems. For instance, digital orders from customers had to be processed manually by Lozier's team, which was not only time-consuming but also increased the risk of inaccuracies and errors. The leadership team at Lozier recognized the need for a modern ERP system and industry best practices to drive operational excellence and ensure the company's continued success in the retail industry. Read More
About Customer	Lozier Corporation, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is a leading manufacturer of products that retailers rely on for their stores and warehouses. The company has facilities in five states and employs more than 2,100 people. Family-owned and operated for over 65 years, Lozier's vision is to be operationally excellent in support of retail's present and future. The company's customers include thousands of retailers across the United States who rely on Lozier for efficient and effective products and services. Read More
Solution	Lozier partnered with Hitachi Vantara in 2019 to replace its mainframe-based solution with Oracle EBS. The partnership began with a series of training sessions to help key users better understand master data. Following the success of the training, Lozier engaged the team to assist with the digital transformation. The Oracle EBS rollout included Oracle Cloud CPQ and features such as quote-to-cash, manufacturing, scheduling, financial management, and electronic data exchange (EDI). This allowed the company to seamlessly manage digital orders. The project, which began in August 2020, went live in November 2021 after extensive testing to ensure every department was comfortable with the new system. Read More Log in to view content
Contents

Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Retail

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Procurement

Use Cases

Additive Manufacturing

Inventory Management

Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Lozier Corporation, a leading manufacturer of products for retailers, was facing significant challenges due to its outdated ERP system. The system, residing on an ageing mainframe, was unable to deliver reliable business management systems, consolidated data, and efficient processes. The company's business processes were sometimes inefficient due to these disparate systems. For instance, digital orders from customers had to be processed manually by Lozier's team, which was not only time-consuming but also increased the risk of inaccuracies and errors. The leadership team at Lozier recognized the need for a modern ERP system and industry best practices to drive operational excellence and ensure the company's continued success in the retail industry.

About Customer

Lozier Corporation, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, is a leading manufacturer of products that retailers rely on for their stores and warehouses. The company has facilities in five states and employs more than 2,100 people. Family-owned and operated for over 65 years, Lozier's vision is to be operationally excellent in support of retail's present and future. The company's customers include thousands of retailers across the United States who rely on Lozier for efficient and effective products and services.

Solution

Lozier partnered with Hitachi Vantara in 2019 to replace its mainframe-based solution with Oracle EBS. The partnership began with a series of training sessions to help key users better understand master data. Following the success of the training, Lozier engaged the team to assist with the digital transformation. The Oracle EBS rollout included Oracle Cloud CPQ and features such as quote-to-cash, manufacturing, scheduling, financial management, and electronic data exchange (EDI). This allowed the company to seamlessly manage digital orders. The project, which began in August 2020, went live in November 2021 after extensive testing to ensure every department was comfortable with the new system.

Impact #1	The digital transformation has brought about significant operational improvements for Lozier. The company's processes are now more streamlined and efficient, benefiting both employees and customers. The replacement of the mainframe with the latest cloud-based tools from Oracle has simplified IT management and maximized agility. With greater automation, Lozier has reduced the number of manual touchpoints throughout key processes and reduced timescales. The company has also introduced new policies, such as limiting when customers can change orders, providing Lozier with greater transparency and control over the supply chain.

Impact #1

The digital transformation has brought about significant operational improvements for Lozier. The company's processes are now more streamlined and efficient, benefiting both employees and customers. The replacement of the mainframe with the latest cloud-based tools from Oracle has simplified IT management and maximized agility. With greater automation, Lozier has reduced the number of manual touchpoints throughout key processes and reduced timescales. The company has also introduced new policies, such as limiting when customers can change orders, providing Lozier with greater transparency and control over the supply chain.

Benefit #1	Decreased electronic order processing time by nearly 50%
Benefit #2	More than 2,000 employees across multiple locations now benefit from more streamlined and efficient processes
Benefit #3	Thousands of customers now benefit from improved services

Benefit #1

Decreased electronic order processing time by nearly 50%

Benefit #2

More than 2,000 employees across multiple locations now benefit from more streamlined and efficient processes

Benefit #3

Thousands of customers now benefit from improved services

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