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Sage ERP X3 proves itself a fruitful solution for Leahy IFP

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries	Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing Procurement
Use Cases	Inventory Management Manufacturing System Automation
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Leahy IFP, a company that manufactures shelf-stable beverages, was in need of a robust ERP solution to replace its legacy system. The company required a system that could manage all aspects of its operation, from back-office accounting to sales forecasting and shop floor production. The company also needed a system that could accommodate nearly any conceivable business process, including Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), a requirement for doing business with many of Leahy IFP’s customers. The company also sought a system that could provide more accurate, detailed, and current cost data. Read More
About Customer	Leahy IFP is a company that has been setting the standard for superior products and customer service for over 50 years. The company manufactures shelf-stable beverages that are distributed throughout the food service, commercial, and hospitality sectors. The company is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois and has three locations. Leahy IFP sought a modern ERP solution to replace its legacy application. Full process manufacturing capabilities as well as flexible configuration options were a priority. Read More
Solution	Leahy IFP chose Sage ERP X3 as the solution to meet its requirements for functionality, price, and speed to go-live. The transition from the company’s legacy application to Sage ERP X3 was straightforward and the implementation was relatively quick. The software was able to accommodate nearly any conceivable business process, including Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Using the Sage ERP X3 software development kit, Leahy IFP created three separate custom modules in the application to address some of the company’s toughest challenges. One module tracks equipment that is out in the field, another speeds the company’s sales forecasting and budgeting by streamlining the process of integrating data from disparate sources, and a third module tracks rebates earned by third party end users. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Food & Beverage

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Procurement

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Manufacturing System Automation

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Leahy IFP, a company that manufactures shelf-stable beverages, was in need of a robust ERP solution to replace its legacy system. The company required a system that could manage all aspects of its operation, from back-office accounting to sales forecasting and shop floor production. The company also needed a system that could accommodate nearly any conceivable business process, including Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), a requirement for doing business with many of Leahy IFP’s customers. The company also sought a system that could provide more accurate, detailed, and current cost data.

About Customer

Leahy IFP is a company that has been setting the standard for superior products and customer service for over 50 years. The company manufactures shelf-stable beverages that are distributed throughout the food service, commercial, and hospitality sectors. The company is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois and has three locations. Leahy IFP sought a modern ERP solution to replace its legacy application. Full process manufacturing capabilities as well as flexible configuration options were a priority.

Solution

Leahy IFP chose Sage ERP X3 as the solution to meet its requirements for functionality, price, and speed to go-live. The transition from the company’s legacy application to Sage ERP X3 was straightforward and the implementation was relatively quick. The software was able to accommodate nearly any conceivable business process, including Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Using the Sage ERP X3 software development kit, Leahy IFP created three separate custom modules in the application to address some of the company’s toughest challenges. One module tracks equipment that is out in the field, another speeds the company’s sales forecasting and budgeting by streamlining the process of integrating data from disparate sources, and a third module tracks rebates earned by third party end users.

Impact #1	The inherent flexibility and configurability of Sage ERP X3 resulted in tremendous benefits for Leahy IFP.
Impact #2	The software was able to accommodate nearly any conceivable business process.
Impact #3	The company was able to develop customizations quickly and easily, and house them in Sage ERP X3, rather than as a stand-alone application.

Impact #1

The inherent flexibility and configurability of Sage ERP X3 resulted in tremendous benefits for Leahy IFP.

Impact #2

The software was able to accommodate nearly any conceivable business process.

Impact #3

The company was able to develop customizations quickly and easily, and house them in Sage ERP X3, rather than as a stand-alone application.

Benefit #1	Rapid implementation, configurability, and ease of use speed the software’s return on investment.
Benefit #2	More accurate costing leads to better forecasting and increased profitability.

Benefit #1

Rapid implementation, configurability, and ease of use speed the software’s return on investment.

Benefit #2

More accurate costing leads to better forecasting and increased profitability.

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Sage ERP X3 proves itself a fruitful solution for Leahy IFP

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