Case Studies
SYSPRO Case Study TELEMARK
Overview
Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Functional Applications - Product Data Management Systems | |
Paper & Pulp | |
Business Operation Quality Assurance | |
Inventory Management Process Control & Optimization | |
Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration | |
Operational Impact
Thomasma says getting rid of the old system was like “getting rid of a bad toothache.” Describing the implementation of the new system, which, today, is utilized by 24 employees, he notes, “There were no financial surprises, and, in fact, the cost of the implementation has more than been offset by an increase in productivity.” | |
When we switched to SYSPRO, we were doing the same volume with 104 full-time employees. Now, we’re doing basically the same volume with half the number of employees. We close on a Friday, and by the following Monday at 10 a.m., we’re into the new month. | |
The new system has also helped Telemark become more lean by adjusting the inventory levels of blank forms. While the company used to ‘guesstimate’ stock levels, the historical records provided by the new system enable it to gauge future orders and adjust inventory levels accordingly. | |
Quantitative Benefit
Telemark’s inventory turns went from three to nine per year. | |
Receivables have been slashed to 21 days. | |
The cost of the implementation has more than been offset by an increase in productivity. | |