One of SA's leading textile firms, David Whitehead & Sons SA, has selected the leading enterprise solution iBaan to streamline its operations and fulfil its procurement requirements. This will allow the firm to integrate its manufacturing capabilities within the textile environment and enable it to effectively compete on the global market.
Ben Vermooten, managing director of David Whitehead & Sons, says: "We realised that to service the needs of our global customers, our organisation had to become more customer-centric. We were looking for an effective ERP solution that could streamline the flow of information internally as well as to and from customers. The iBaan solution, with its integrated world-class business intelligence (BI) solution, will streamline our procurement cycle, assisting us to truly meet the needs of our customers worldwide."
The fully integrated Baan solution comprising financials, distribution, service, projects and manufacturing will enable David Whitehead & Sons to cut inventory levels, reduce cycle times and enhance profitability.
David Whitehead & Sons previously used a number of different legacy systems to perform the management of the various business functions. This creates duplicate data capturing functions, resulting in security loopholes. "Our employees struggle to extract timely information from the system. With Baan we will have an ideal way of servicing our customers more efficiently - streamlining our operating processes and empowering our employees," says Vermooten.
Jane Thomson, managing director of Softworx, sole distributor of the total iBaan product range in Southern Africa, says: "iBaan has proved to be the most efficient solution locally and internationally in satisfying the business challenges of the manufacturing market. Internationally, iBaan is also performing well in sectors ranging from automotive to petrochemical, and we expect this growth to be reflected in the local market during this year."
Richard Browne, sales director at CAIS - Softworx's value-added reseller partner driving the project - says: "iBaan is recognised as the best ERP solution for the manufacturing market. It will empower David Whitehead & Sons to standardise its business processes, improve business efficiencies as well as improve functionality in all areas, specifically around procurement and sales."
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Softworx*, a leading South African business applications solutions provider, specialises in providing complete business solutions based on a powerful combination of leading edge products and consultancy.
Softworx offers a range of world-class solutions, which leverages off its e-commerce compliment, including: application service provider (ASP), enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM).
The common thread with all Softworx implementations is the guarantee of rapid deployment with measurable benefits resulting in sustainable long-term relationships with its customers. Softworx's differentiator is its guaranteed delivery, which means it can focus on its customers' success, rather than the number and size of solutions sold.
Additional information is available on www.esoftworx.co.za
* Softworx is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the EOH Group which is listed on the IT sector of the JSE.
David Whitehead & Sons
David Whitehead & Sons SA employs 1 100 people and manufactures approximately 21 million metres of fabric annually. The company is a key exporter of fabric which is used both in the apparel and home textile markets.
CAIS
CAIS is a group of companies focused on providing total IT solutions to its customers. The group comprises of three entities; Cais Business, which focuses on the use of the Theory of Constraints (TOC) philosophy both a strategic and operation level encompassing a process of ongoing improvement. Cais Consulting, which focuses on the implementation of business solutions including ERP, Knowledge Management, Supply Chain Solutions and CRM. Cais Services, which focuses on support and supply of all technical related functions including desktop management, network installation and management, hosting, hardware and software sales and ISP services. Cais looks to forming a partnership with customers, not simply supplying a service. Additional information is available at www.cais.co.za
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