Going Global with Sage 300 ERP
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Headquarters
- Europe
Business Size
- Large multinational enterprise
Industry
- Discrete & Process Manufacturing / Packaging Machinery
Technologies
The Client
A leading international packaging machinery provider specializes in end-of-line solutions such as case packing, shrink-wrapping, and palletizing for fast-moving consumer goods. With a reputation for continuous innovation and a strong culture of quality and service, the company has expanded rapidly across multiple countries and required a more integrated approach to managing its global operations.
Challenges Faced
As the organization scaled internationally, its operations became increasingly complex. Key challenges included:
- Complex bill of materials (BOM) management, critical for handling diverse machinery and packaging solutions.
- Intricate reporting requirements that demanded significant time and effort from finance teams.
- Cross-border financial consolidation, which was slow and time-consuming, often taking several days.
- The need for multi-language support to enable seamless collaboration across global offices.
- A requirement for a mid-sized ERP solution at local entities that would integrate smoothly with the group’s existing Sage X3 system at headquarters.
- Ensuring compliance with local tax laws and statutory reporting obligations in multiple jurisdictions.
Ambit’s Solution
Ambit Software partnered with the hotel chain to design and deploy a comprehensive ERP solution that would simplify local operations and seamlessly connect to global reporting.
Key Actions:
- Implemented Sage 300 ERP as a cost-effective, scalable, and quick-to-deploy financial management system for local operations.
- Integrated Sage 300 ERP with Sage X3 at headquarters for real-time, centralized financial consolidation.
- Configured Sage FR and Crystal Reports to meet the group’s advanced reporting requirements.
- Customized bill of materials management to handle the company’s complex packaging and production processes.
- Ensured multi-language and local compliance support, enabling smooth operations across multiple countries.
- Delivered best-practice guidance and domain expertise, ensuring adoption and sustainability across the organization.
Results Achieved
- Financial consolidation reduced from days to minutes, accelerating decision-making.
- Streamlined BOM management, improving accuracy and efficiency in complex manufacturing processes.
- Automated workflows eliminated manual intervention and reduced compliance risks.
- Enhanced cross-border reporting, providing a 360° real-time view of the business.
- Significant cost savings through simplified IT platforms and optimized staff productivity.
- Scalable operations, enabling the group to expand into new geographies seamlessly.
Conclusion
Through the implementation of Sage 300 ERP integrated with Sage X3 at headquarters, the hotel and packaging solutions group successfully transformed its financial management capabilities. By consolidating reports in minutes, ensuring compliance across multiple countries, and enabling rapid scalability, the company is now equipped to support its global growth strategy while maintaining its reputation for operational excellence and customer service.