October 11, 2024

Newkem’s Migration to Infor’s Cloudsuite Industrial

Newkem

About the company:

Newkem, a company in the chemical manufacturing industry, sought to enhance its operational efficiency and gain better visibility into its costing and pricing structures. To achieve this, they decided to migrate their operations to the Cloud, utilising Infor’s Cloudsuite Industrial (Syteline) platform. This case study delves into the process, outcomes, and impact of Newkem’s migration.

How It Happened:

Newkem embarked on the migration project, allotting a timeframe of 60 days. Surpassing expectations, they opted for a self-training approach by leveraging Infor’s online videos, thereby significantly reducing their reliance on external consultants and undercutting the estimated consulting hours by 50%. Although they encountered gaps during the implementation, with the help of SQiBLE, Newkem managed to address them efficiently.

Outcome:

The migration to Infor’s Cloudsuite Industrial brought about transformative outcomes for Newkem. They gained comprehensive insights into the true costs of their products, enabling better margin monitoring and profit optimisation. Despite initial self-training, Newkem found additional value in seeking training from SQiBLE consultants upon going live, albeit at a lower implementation cost. The automation provided by Infor CloudSuite Industrial ERP streamlined previously manual processes, significantly reducing the time and potential errors associated with cost calculation and visibility.

Benefits:

One of the primary benefits Newkem realised was enhanced visibility into their costing, enabling them to make informed decisions and swiftly implement price adjustments. Previously, updating and disseminating pricing information took up to a month, but with Syteline, this process became significantly more efficient.

Steve Schott, the General Manager at Newkem, highlighted the financial benefits derived from transitioning to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform like Infor Cloudsuite Industrial (Syteline). He emphasised that while many processes remained unchanged, the platform’s accessibility and support structure enabled smoother operations, even without relying solely on internal staff and saved the company so much time.

“Implementing Cloudsuite Industrial granted us the capacity to swiftly update our Bill of Manufacturing, offering comprehensive insight into our costing and facilitating prompt price adjustments, thereby preventing financial losses.”

“SQiBLE have been exceptional in their assistance in implementing the ERP and we are so happy that we chose Infor Cloudsuite Industrial Syteline.”

Conclusion:

Newkem’s successful migration to Infor’s Cloudsuite Industrial underscores the potential for companies to leverage cloud-based solutions for enhanced operational efficiency and cost optimisation. By embracing self-training and utilising available resources effectively, Newkem not only minimised implementation costs but also reaped significant benefits in terms of visibility, agility, and profitability. This case study serves as a testament to the transformative power of cloud technology when coupled with strategic planning and resourcefulness.

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