Digital Transformation for an efficient future.
Vlisco updated their IT infrastructure to improve operations and prepare the business for the future.
They needed to be able to react quickly to changing market needs and have an integrated view of all operations. They worked with Redfaire
International’s Dutch partner Cadran Consultancy to:
- Move all sites and departments onto JD Edwards 9.1.
- Standardize processes.
- Deliver better UX through localizations.
IMPACT
360° VIEW OF OPERATIONS
MORE EFFICIENT PROCESSES
INCREASED AGILITY & FLEXIBILITY
Vlisco
For over 170 years, Vlisco has been designing and manufacturing distinctive textiles. The specially crafted fabrics – Wax Hollandais, Super-Wax and Java are made with time-honoured methods and materials in Helmond, the Netherlands.
Customer Challenge
Vlisco’s divisions and sites were operating on different versions of JD Edwards EnterpriseOne. They wanted to standardize the system and processes to deliver a 360° view of operations. Vlisco also wanted to ensure that the IT system would be flexible enough to meet changing market demands and evolve in line with the business environment.
The goals of the project were to:
- Improve management information.
- Optimize and standardize processes.
- Create systems that would adapt and drive innovation.
- Create transparency in the organization with an up-to-date integrated system
Why Vlisco Chose Redfaire International
Vlisco chose to work with Redfaire International’s Dutch partner Cadran Consultancy because of their proactive approach, their deep industry expertise, and their local knowledge.
The Redfaire International and Cadran team demonstrated that they had a deep knowledge of the specialized JDE modules for Fashion and Apparel, and also that they understood Vlisco's business objectives driving the project. It was a real partnership from start to finish.
Why Vlisco chose Redfaire International:
- Proactive approach
- Industry expertise
- Local knowledge
The Oracle JD Edwards product was named the top project success factor and the project delivery exceeded the expectations of ARVOS management
Solution
Outcomes:
Thanks to the JD Edwards Apparel module, it is easy for the company to keep track of the multiple products that are created. The module greatly simplifies managing articles with multiple attributes (different sizes, colors, etc.) and includes matrix windows with systematic overviews of existing variants that can be used during various queries and transactions.
Some key results include:
- Better business intelligence across operations, in Manufacturing, Sales and Finance.
- Better inventory management thanks to the use of standardized product codes across all sites.
- More efficient order processing.
- Faster product launches thanks to the ability to pass down high-level design features to different colors and sizes.
- Each site now has a localized setup ensuring users can work in their own languages and currencies.
- The new system has ensured Vlisco is more agile and has significantly improved key processes
such as sales order fulfilment.
RESOURCES
Migrating JD Edwards from On-Premise to Oracle Cloud
Read this blog on Migrating JD Edwards to the Oracle Cloud and find out why more and more businesses are making the move.
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