ERP Implementation Delivery Leadership for a Footwear Manufacturer
Providing project leadership and business analysis to guide an ERP implementation in a retail and manufacturing environment.
Opportunity
The client had selected a new ERP platform and needed experienced project leadership to drive implementation execution and coordinate effectively with the ERP vendor.
- Implementation of a new ERP platform
- Need for strong business and technical acumen
- Improve the implementation plan created during selection
- Strong project management and communication requirements
- Strong business analysis and stakeholder alignment needs
- Deep experience managing ERP vendors and representing client priorities
Solution
Ascendex provided an experienced practitioner to lead ERP implementation delivery and partner with the ERP vendor. The engagement covered both project management and lead business analysis responsibilities.
- Filled project management and business analyst leadership roles
- Created a modified ERP implementation project plan
- Brought retail and manufacturing domain experience
- Managed vendor execution and protected client objectives
- Streamlined delivery by consolidating leadership roles into one resource
Results
The engagement strengthened delivery execution and enabled the client to move forward with a clearer plan, stronger vendor accountability, and efficient project leadership coverage.
- Improved the ERP implementation plan and delivery approach
- Increased alignment across the client team and ERP vendor
- Delivered budget and efficiency benefits by consolidating PM and lead BA responsibilities
- Strong client satisfaction with the consultant
What’s Next
This story is one example of the kind of work Ascendex supports in complex environments. We support organizations navigating complex ERP, BI, CRM, and technology leadership initiatives where systems, data, and teams have to perform under real operational pressure.
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