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Stuart Turner Limited www.stuart-turner.co.uk |
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Background Stuart Turner Ltd is a pump manufacturer based in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. Since its foundation over 90 years ago, it has established and maintained a global reputation for innovation and quality design, supported by excellent customer service. The company manufacture small pumps for both domestic and industrial purposes. |
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Project
IT systems strategy followed by definition of requirements and packaged software selection for an integrated ERP solution. Scale 1 UK location, 100+ employees, £12m+ turnover. Scope of requirements CRM, manufacturing, logistics, finance and management & financial reporting. |
Issues
Old legacy systems - replacement of old legacy ERP software and inherent ways of working. E-business services - need to explore the best ways of taking advantage of e-business opportunities. Ad hoc PC databases - need for more comprehensive data integration and to eliminate "islands of information". Business process redesign - new ways of working required across logistics, manufacturing and reporting functions. Internal IT support - need to establish internal IT support requirements.
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Summary
A business orientated IT strategy was produced defining the key role IT would play in the future of the business. Detailed functional requirements were determined for a manufacturing focused replacement ERP system. ITT prepared and sent to qualified suppliers. Following evaluation of supplier responses and detailed structured demonstrations the Company selected a packaged based ERP solution. |
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Contact Details:
Microguide Corporate Computer Consultants, 82 Shortlands Road, Kingston-upon-Thames, KT2 6HE Tel: 020 8549 7152 Fax: 020 8549 8112 Email:enquiry@microguide.co.uk ã2008 Microguide. All rights reserved. |