Sage ERP X3 proves itself a fruitful solution for Leahy IFP
Company Size
200-1,000
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Sage ERP X3
Tech Stack
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
- Software Development Kit
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries
- Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions
- Discrete Manufacturing
- Procurement
Use Cases
- Inventory Management
- Manufacturing System Automation
Services
- Software Design & Engineering Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Leahy IFP is a company that has been setting the standard for superior products and customer service for over 50 years. The company manufactures shelf-stable beverages that are distributed throughout the food service, commercial, and hospitality sectors. The company is headquartered in Glenview, Illinois and has three locations. Leahy IFP sought a modern ERP solution to replace its legacy application. Full process manufacturing capabilities as well as flexible configuration options were a priority.
The Challenge
Leahy IFP, a company that manufactures shelf-stable beverages, was in need of a robust ERP solution to replace its legacy system. The company required a system that could manage all aspects of its operation, from back-office accounting to sales forecasting and shop floor production. The company also needed a system that could accommodate nearly any conceivable business process, including Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), a requirement for doing business with many of Leahy IFP’s customers. The company also sought a system that could provide more accurate, detailed, and current cost data.
The Solution
Leahy IFP chose Sage ERP X3 as the solution to meet its requirements for functionality, price, and speed to go-live. The transition from the company’s legacy application to Sage ERP X3 was straightforward and the implementation was relatively quick. The software was able to accommodate nearly any conceivable business process, including Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). Using the Sage ERP X3 software development kit, Leahy IFP created three separate custom modules in the application to address some of the company’s toughest challenges. One module tracks equipment that is out in the field, another speeds the company’s sales forecasting and budgeting by streamlining the process of integrating data from disparate sources, and a third module tracks rebates earned by third party end users.
Operational Impact
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