Footwear Manufacturing and Retail

Planning and implementation of industry leading ERP platform for retailer and manufacturer of premium footwear.

Opportunity

Client had selected a new ERP and sought a Project Manager and Business Analyst to play key roles in leading the implementation of the new ERP platform. The roles would work as part of the project leadership team from the client and work in tandem with the ERP vendor.

Implementation of a new ERP

Need for strong business and technical acumen

Ability to digest and improve implementation plan created by prior ERP selection consultant

Strong project management and communication skills

Strong business analysis and communication skills

IDeep experience in working with ERP vendors and keeping them “honest”

Solution

Ascendex provided client with a highly experienced and skilled resource to lead the project and work in conjunction with the ERP vendor. The original plan was to secure both a project manager and business analyst, but client found that the Ascendex resource has the skills to lead both project management and business analysis for the project.

Fulfillment of the project management and business analyst roles

Creation of modified ERP implementation project plan

Strong retail and manufacturing industry experience

Track record of working with software vendors and representing client’s needs and objectives

Budgetary savings and efficiency by having one resource handle both the project manager and lead business analyst role.

Strong client satisfaction with consultant.