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Nortech gets a better handle on their business

By EOH
Johannesburg, 09 Jun 2000

Enterprise Outsourcing Holdings Limited, a leading enterprise solutions provider, recently completed a successful Impact implementation at Nortech, an independent distributor of detection systems.

Consisting of four business divisions, Nortech operates in a pressurised environment where over 8 - 12000 components per hour can be surface mounted, with high levels of stock calling for stringent cash management, complicated by strict adherence to ISO 9001 quality standards on all of their components.

Their management team realised that the phenomenal growth of their company required a more solid infrastructure for their ERP affairs.

Finding a solutions

After investigating a few ERP systems, Nortech financial director, Brian Lee explains the reasons for choosing Impact, developed by local software company, Syspro. "The product had the best fit to our environment - it was modular, allowed flexibility in implementation and could be installed quickly compared to competing products. Enterprise Outsourcing was selected as the partner to implement the product for us. The implementation, from start to finish took under three months! We were excited with the results and will be implementing the module within the next few months."

"Enterprise Outsourcing displayed an excellent knowledge of the product. They quickly became part of our team during the implementation phase and remain our IT business partner due to their approach of going an extra mile whenever required. As yet, we have not measured the benefits of the Impact system on our business, but we can see a definite improvement in our resource planning and inventory handling mechanisms."

Looking ahead

Nortech is planning to expand their company internationally. They have established a solid reputation over the past few years as a provider of specialist equipment with unsurpassed back-up and support.

Lee elaborates: "Maintaining a quality commitment changes your business focus - keeping the customer excited by your service levels, incentivising staff and continually challenging your competitors through innovation are key. We succeed through our tenacity and internal drive, but do not underestimate the importance of our business , who contribute their expertise. Enterprise Outsourcing have proven to be a worthwhile IT solutions partner - they have indepth knowledge of their products, of business philosophies and approaches that work for unique environments. Their staff integrate into our company, sharing their knowledge and experience to our daily activities and have proven to be an invaluable guide with the solutions that they have brought to us".

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